TomBanwell Report post Posted May 18, 2019 I use a Cobra class 4 for sewing leather, but occasionally I need to sew a couple of layers of lambskin or deerskin. The Cobra doesn't like that thin a material. Can anyone suggest a sewing machine that is best for that thin a material? Should I be looking for a walking foot or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted May 18, 2019 Depends on how many layers and how thick. I think a walking foot machine would probably be the best in being able to keep the layers together and from slipping around. You maybe able to even get away with a portable walking foot for the occasional use. Something like the Reliable Barracuda on the low end of new ($500 at Home Depot) or Sailrite LS-1at the expensive new end ($1300 from Sailrite) and then there is always the used market. If you would like a industrial machine I think you would need to consider something similar to the Juki 1181N. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted May 18, 2019 I'd second the Juki..and I always post that the sailwrongs are ..... btw..When reading all the old threads here..Love your mask work Tom :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomBanwell Report post Posted May 18, 2019 Thank you both. I owned a Juki many years ago, but it was too large for what I'm looking for now. I will look at the 1181N. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 18, 2019 I have a Consew 206RB that I bought cheap and it works great on thin leather. I would look for something like this in the used market. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
