Members Patrice Posted September 13, 2007 Members Report Posted September 13, 2007 Once again, i asking for some advices! I try to make a medieval pouch using my old Necchi sewing machine and was frustrated when both pieces of leather where moving. So, i would like to know how can i glue, clamp, immobilize the leather while sewing it. I'm sewing leather inside out and then turn it back on the good side. So, grain on grain, the leather keep sliding under the foot of my sewing machine. I'm in my break lunch now, but i can post some picture of my sewing machine, my leather and my failure:angry: when i come home tonight! Quote Patrice
Moderator Art Posted September 13, 2007 Moderator Report Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) Hi Patrice, Apply Barge cement to each side you want to stick together and let it dry until it is tacky. When cement dries tacky, stick sides together. Barge is a contact cement so there is no opportunity to unstick them once they are put together. You can then clamp with spring clamps and let dry for 1/2 hour or if in a hurry just sew as the pieces will stay together. You can Hammer lightly to set the glue better. Keep the cement to the outside of the stitch line so when you turn right side out you won't see the glue. Over time stitches may show a little so choose colour accordingly. You could use a white glue like tanners bond (Fiebing) but you need to clamp it up and wait a half hour or so for it to get some strength. If you are depending on contact cement or white glue for some of the construction strength, rough up the grain side a little before applying the glue. Art Once again, i asking for some advices!I try to make a medieval pouch using my old Necchi sewing machine and was frustrated when both pieces of leather where moving. So, i would like to know how can i glue, clamp, immobilize the leather while sewing it. I'm sewing leather inside out and then turn it back on the good side. So, grain on grain, the leather keep sliding under the foot of my sewing machine. I'm in my break lunch now, but i can post some picture of my sewing machine, my leather and my failure:angry: when i come home tonight! Edited September 13, 2007 by Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Patrice Posted September 13, 2007 Author Members Report Posted September 13, 2007 Thank's Art! I'm not relying on glue to hold the whole project, but i'm using glue to prevent different pieces from moving while sewing it under the pressure foot! I used upholstery thread and it is strong enough. I have some contact cement. I won't trying tonight, but maybe next tuesday! Having a girlfriend outside of Montréal, i will go see her this week-end :angel_not: Quote Patrice
Moderator Art Posted September 13, 2007 Moderator Report Posted September 13, 2007 Hi Patrice, Make sure you have plenty of fresh air when using contact cement. Art Thank's Art!I'm not relying on glue to hold the whole project, but i'm using glue to prevent different pieces from moving while sewing it under the pressure foot! I used upholstery thread and it is strong enough. I have some contact cement. I won't trying tonight, but maybe next tuesday! Having a girlfriend outside of Montréal, i will go see her this week-end :angel_not: Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Randy Cornelius Posted September 13, 2007 Members Report Posted September 13, 2007 When I sew two pieces like you are doing I use a product called Fabric Tack. I buy it at Walmart in the craft dept. I now order it by the case from the maufacturer. It is a clear glue that bonds in seconds. It has no or very little smell. I work a small area at a time and use binder clips that I buy by the box at Office Depot to hold it all together until it drys. . After I have it all glued and clamped I start sewing, removing the binder clips as I go. I have also used just the binder clips without glue with good success. That way when you turn your project inside out you do not have any glue showing. I use this method for making purses and other bags. Just keep trying it will get better. We have all been there when we started. It helps to have someone to ask and get so many responces. You can pick the ones that work best for you. Randy Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted September 13, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted September 13, 2007 Thank's Art!I'm not relying on glue to hold the whole project, but i'm using glue to prevent different pieces from moving while sewing it under the pressure foot! I used upholstery thread and it is strong enough. I have some contact cement. I won't trying tonight, but maybe next tuesday! Having a girlfriend outside of Montréal, i will go see her this week-end :angel_not: Patrice , i use Barge cement also. another thing i use are Staples , works for me. Quote Luke
Suze Posted September 13, 2007 Report Posted September 13, 2007 Have you tried useing a "walking foot" (they have the little rollers in them) I found that working with "Stuborn Fabric" (frating- rattin velvet) that the maching was moving the bottom layer and not the top evenly I also have an old Nechii (bought in the early 50's) and while it will sew through just about anything Would plain old "rubber cement" work to stick it together? Would that "rub off" when you were done with it? I have a bunch pieces of soft leather (garage sale find) that I was thinking of making some pouches out of(dice bags, anyone?) and this is a thread that is intresting to me, too. Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted September 13, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted September 13, 2007 I use a water soluable arborite contact cement. It is blue in color, and works very well on either the flesh or grain side of leather, you just have to sand a bit on the flesh side for it to adhere. Even if it comes into contact with the most expensive of deerskin or snakeskin, you can just let it dry and it will rub off very easily. I buy it from "Home Hardware" which unfortunately is a Canadian hardware store. I have never been able to find the same kind of glue at Home Depot. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Moderator Art Posted September 13, 2007 Moderator Report Posted September 13, 2007 Hi Ken, I can never seem to find anything at Home Depot, I have used Lowe's forever and just can't adjust to HD. If you have a local "Real" hardware store (I do) you may be able to find things like Lexol and Dr. Jacksons and many good chemicals and glues that can work in a pinch, those places are a dieing breed around here. Art I have never been able to find the same kind of glue at Home Depot.Ken Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Studio-N Posted September 13, 2007 Members Report Posted September 13, 2007 Double sided tape. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
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