tropit

I really, really need to replace the couch cushions on my vintage, leather couch. I found the leather, but I think that I should also look for a sewing machine that sews leather. I can always sell it when I'm done with it. One of my old Singers might do the job, but I don't want to tax it and have something break.

Anyone have any tips on what to look for in a leather machine? I don't want to do anything fancy; just simple seams and piping.

Thanks

~ C

Iceblossom

Some of us just love our vintage machines for this sort of thing. My old Remington can do upholstery/leather just lovely. Morse is another vintage brand I love, tends to have nice looks as well as being easy to work with/on. I'm sure some of our more vintage experts can weigh in with specific Singers and such.

For those with more knowledge, I think I would avoid a slant needle like my 301 -- any comments on that?

Jingle

You may need to buy a needle for leather.

IceLeopard

When I gave my daughter my old Singer treadle (the machine she learned to sew on) her husband glommed onto it to do leatherwork.

quiltingcandy

My grandmother had 2 treadles (one Singer and one Demascus) her neighbor would borrow the Singer whenever he was going to sew leather. I so not know what he made but some of it was to use with horses.

quiltingshorttimer

You might look for an old industrial upholstery machine--I have a late 50's-early 60's Consew--it can sew anything. They are truly beasts!

tropit

Thanks...yes, that is what I was thinking of. I do have some old, sturdy domestic machines, but I could use a, "beast," for some projects. It would be nice if it came with it's own table, so it wouldn't slide around while using it. I don't know where I'd put it though.

~ C

leonf

Don't buy a vintage Husqvarna. I have been looking for a bobbin case and bobbins for three years. And Yea it is a beast. I plan my walks when I carry it. Top view is beside a full sized Singer

leonf

Motor draw more power too. hehe and you'll need to learn how to use a clutch .

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