So, the machine you own will determine how thick the leather you can work with. The reason you friend warned you about the timing getting off, is because some machines (SINGER!!!!!) especially those on the budget end, do NOT have metal housings on the inside. In their case, the outer frame itself is the housing, in a honeycomb plastic structure on the inside, and if those are working under too much force or trying to pass through too much thickness, then the housing will "warp" slightly and throw off the alignment. This can result in things like spun bobbin cases and such, but most often, the bobbin hook will not catch the thread from the needle because of the misalignment. If you plan on sewing leather regularly, then it may be important to invest in a machine that has a cast metal housing beneath the outer shell to prevent this warping. On a side note about needles. You mentioned that sewing machine needles are designed to go around the fibers of the material, through the weave, instead of through the fibers themselves, and this is true of ball point needles that are needed in sewing stretchy knit fabrics. There are other needles, called sharps, that are often used for quilting that do have a very sharp point so as to penetrate through the fibers and leave a perfectly straight stitch, with no wandering around the weave of the fabric. Most machine needles you can buy, that are sufficient for the majority of sewing projects, are called Universal needles, they are halfway between a ballpoint and a sharp, and can be used for most fabrics. One other thing to be aware of, if you do put tape on the bottom of the foot, it is important to cut away the tape from the hole the needle goes through, as Cl3ver did, so you don't get adhesive on the needle or bobbin. There are specialty needles for working with adhesives, and leather needles are not them. However it is just as important to also ensure that you remove the tape promptly and clean any adhesive off the bottom of the foot right away, or the adhesive may dry out and harden in place, and then it will NEVER come off unless you scrape it off with something metal and sharp, like a razor blade, which will also scar the bottom of the foot, which may cause it to catch on fabrics down the line. I had to scrape old adhesive off of WAY too many machines when I was cleaning/selling them, and it is not fun.

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

👆 yes, listen to this message. She is a professional and WAY more educated in this than I. Thank you for the tips!!!

@CorsoWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Valid points! All I can say is that the machine I tried back then was indeed a singer, but it definitely had metal innards. It was my mother's (bought some time in the 70's I think) and I dismantled it several times. The insides were definitely metal. I remember sewing two pieces of chrome tanned upholstery leather. I second your advice though: if you're getting into sewing a lot of leather, investing in a leather sewing machine is a good way to go. Hand-cranked ones, are available for relatively cheap (though they do require some tweaking and cleaning before good use). 👍

@familywilliams4058

3 жыл бұрын

@@CorsoWorkshop Older singers were excellent quality, especially some of the first ones. If you ever have an opportunity to get an antique singer in decent condition, take it. The issue is that the company went bankrupt in 1999 and the company that took it on after that decided they were going to make budget machines and just rely on brand recognition for sales instead of quality. That company now owns a midline machine brand (Husqvarna/Viking) and a high end machine brand (Pfaff) and so see no reason to bring the quality of the singer brand back up to high end as it would then compete with it's other brands.

@CorsoWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@familywilliams4058 Wow! I was not aware. My mother mentions that Singers were really good machines back then, and to be honest, the one I mentioned earlier kept working up till like 2 years ago, where replacements parts and fixes just weren't worth it any more. Such a pity to hear the story though; a classic case of "They don't make them like they used to".

@kerricaine

2 жыл бұрын

@@familywilliams4058 huh, i didn't realize singer/husqy and pfaff were all the same company. my husqvarna was my first machine and it lasted me about 15 years of constant daily use. only reason i stopped using it is because i got a pfaff embroidery machine.

I've used waxed paper under the bottom layer of leather to reduce friction and help the leather glide through the machine, then gently tear away the paper after sewing. This trick worked for me when I was sewing suede. Test it on a scrap first.

@sheryllstarr7115

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate all the tips and look forward to using each one of these suggestions. Thank you❤

I absolutely love your personality. Oh my God you’re cute and informative, knowledgeable funny and I love how theatrical your content is because it keeps me engaged while I’m trying to learn this all.

To get your foot started on thick material, just put a square of cardboard under the back end of the foot to even it out. Excited to try this!

It actually worked!!! This whole time I’m like… I gotta get a heavy duty.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Woot woot! I am glad this helped you!

My mother-in-law gave us an old Bernina and gave me a sewing 101 primer. She said I could sew leather on it, to which my wife immediately said no. Apparently quilts are more important that cool leather hoods in this household. :)

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Blasphemy, I say! 🤣

@silvermeasuringspoons6462

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with your wife on that. My current machine definitely far stronger than an old Bernina (I used to own a 20+ years old Bernina too), it’s an industrial machine. And I wouldn’t dare sew leather with it honestly 😅

Short and to the point! Thank you for the quick tutorial!

Thank you so much!! I’ve been trying to get into sewing my own kink wear and I’ve really been struggling with sewing with learher

Excellent and informative…!!! Really helped me get started on my leather project.

Also, another tip…I just used my Juki TL 2010q to make a purse. It wasn’t leather but vinyl. Pretty heavy vinyl. It’s a kinda heavy duty machine, but I did use very heavy thread, that I use only on my industrial machine and it did well, except for the bobbin thread. I have to loosen up the bobbin screw. It was really messing up. Looks great now. Thanks for your videos. Very helpful.

That Scotch magic tape is also what you use to tape down a pattern to the leather. Trust me trying to pin a pattern to leather is a futile endeavor. Good job recommending using the longest possible stitch length. You are perforating the leather, and just as when perforating paper that will make it easier to tear with close together perforations.

I recently did a little stitching on thin leather. I used a Singer treadle machine, and put a little hand lotion on the leather surface. It went smooth and easy.

Use polyester or nylon thread with chrome tanned leather as the chemicals used in the tanning process will rot through cotton thread

@chrissewell1608

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

Dude can’t wait to try it!!!! Thank you 🙏🏼

Thank you Cl3ver this is good to know

Thanks so much for posting this, much appreciated 😊

Clever thank you for having your fantasy crafter come out in full force, your videos are great references and a true tail wind for my own goals. cant wait to see your next new video. (Nov-16-2022)

@SkillTree

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I am glad you find the channel helpful😁. Hopefully you like tomorrow's episode. I had a bunch of fun with it.

Very nice, thank you. Well made video.

I definitely am looking to see if my home machine will sew my tote bag. I love it, but it’s a little large, so I’ve been investigating whether I can cut down the tote to a more manageable size. WootWoot!

Nifty little hack! If you ever get your hands on a hand-cranked sewing machine for leather, I'd like to see you motorize it 😂 One point about machine stitching vs. hand-stitching: Machine stitching is definitely useful and very quick, but machines make lock-stitches, which basically means if one stitch breaks, it eventually all unravels, while something like a saddle stitch is more likely to hold up to wear and tear. Both have their applications, but people should keep in mind what wear the stitch may be exposed to. It's very easy to re-stitch something which was stitch by hand (albeit tedious), but it's very tough to re-stitch something with a machine, as it's tough to line up with the original stitching holes, especially on a motorised machine (vs. hand-cranked). That being said, I'm looking forward for your projects using this neat hack man 😉👊

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Great call, Brother! I will be sure to mention that in this upcoming ep!

I truly enjoyed the amazing info you have provided. I'm gonna be stitching up outdoor vinyl banners cause the supposed industrial double-sided tape just ain't working. My doubts are no more...I'm gonna stitch these suckers with you're advice and make it happen. By the way, I'm not gay but I truly loved your energy in this video and I'm looking forward to more of you're videos. Thank you so much!

Nice video, and I might try it if I had access to a bargain machine, but I dont want to try that on my Viking Embroidery machine. Neat trick with the magic tape!

Thank you so much for the video!

Awesome tutorial, thanks.

Very helpful! Thanks

Quick and efficient vid.. I like

You can also find a 'large wheel' foot (looks like a US Nickel tilted 30deg to the side) to fit some sewing machines and make leather much easier to sew. I'd also suggest finding a used Singer from the 1940s to 1950s straight stitch typically black finish of the time, Model 15 or 66 or 201, sometimes working machines are under $50 and far exceed durability of anything new sold for ten times as much.

You are simply adorable! Your presentation is captivating👌

Great video. I learned more in 4 minutes than I did with a long search.Thank you You are very entertaining. What is your name?

Thank you .....👍👍

You are soo cool dude. Thanks for the tips

This was very good information 😊😊😊

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

thanks

wow! great info 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Lots of useful information there Mate 👍👍

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sparky! And thank you for being such a consistent member of the community! It's great having you around😁

Keep up the great content!

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Omg yes! Thank you.

Thank you for useful tips. I like your channel name. Skill Tree.

Thanks for this video. Could I ask if one can use regular needles for furniture fabrics like chenile, velvet and wool? thanks

Spot on, just mention adjusting the tension next edit

love your vids dawg ! keep it up :D

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!😁👍

omggg that was soooo helpful

Thank you!!!

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!

Great little skill dude!

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, brother!

Nice video, you mentioned the longest stitch length, what about the width. Do you also have to drop the feed dogs? I'm a beginner to sewing and have some faux leather, and fur. Thanks for any feed back you can offer.

well I bought a brother machine and bought some black faux leather fake? what ever it is it looks nice soft also used the cheapest thread for 2 for $1 on walmart and made a Ozark Trail 7-inch Stainless Steel Folding Handsaw and a 12 inch Folding Handsaw cover and is been almost 2 years and never fell apart yet but I always double stitch on everything 😊

Wasn't convinced until 3:37. But this outfit was sick!

Should I try to find an old Singer manual sticher or buy something newer ? Outlaw ?

Tandy sells a leather sewing needle for use on regular sewing machines too. Hey Tandy Leather! When are you gonna sponsor this guy?

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Come on Tandy!🤣

@jaywilliams5138

2 жыл бұрын

I have found that at Tandy, the S&H cost as much or more than the item you are buying.

Is there a video for canvas or denim with a sowing machine?

What kind of thread you use? Type abd thickness?

Can I sew with faux leather?

Where would you recommend the tension should start out using a Husqvarna 165 Husky sewing machine?

did you have to recess the lower feed dogs?

Do you have an amazon link to that particular sewing machine?

ok you. you have my attention. for my 55th birthday next month my wife is getting me a a chinese shoe stitcher machine. she wont let me use her singer. im bad with her toys. i have seen how leather ruins the cheap sewers. it does mess up the gears. The heavy duty machines are way out of my price range also. the shoe patchers are about 100 bucks on ebay or amazon. So my cheap butt is going that route.if you end up with one of these it would make for a great video for you to do..... and yes i am leveling up thanks.

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works out for you! I was looking at one of those recently! They look like they do a pretty good job!

GBU brother

That hood 😳 hey, so, crazy video idea but after seeing your look in that might I suggest a masculine makeup tutorial for cosplay etc?

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! It is honestly a fun skill to have😁

Ok so what type of tread did you use because most people on KZread say to use bonded nylon. But that does not work in the bobbin.

Yes you get less on the bobbin! Oh boy did I learn that the hard way.

If you're pushing a needle through leather it's still attached to a lot of gears and other things and you might be putting a lot more stress on them than what they're supposed to be generally having

@samreynolds3789

11 ай бұрын

TRUTH.

Is vinyl the same as leather yes or no Harter easier or depends

6 oz is pretty damn impressive for a regular sewing machine

Thanks I can now repair my boots

I was just thinking about sewing on leather that I had cut from my okay leather sofa but some areas in the back were barely abused by our 4 kids…I had learned sewing in the early seventies bec my mom had contracted middleman job on baby garments that are for export fr my Islas nation in Felipinas…we had robust auto-manual singer sewing machina…ty!; so here in the USA I had 2 Brothers one I gave her when she returned to the Philippines…so I had to 😊o stuff for the kids need instead of her lol…Ian old now but that dewy is easier than plant guitar y piano etc😂…ty again y I had to save this vid…y buy that thread y I got extra needles…😊

It seems like a wider stitch is ok because you have heavy duty thread. Fewer stitches but stronger.

would a blue jeans type needle work as well? I can't find a leather needle.

Sewing machine needles has blunt tips? I don't think I have ever seen a blunt Sewing machine needle. (That wasn't worn-out)

Would this work with foe leather?

do you can post me the link of the tread ,thank you

Please what is the needle size/ number and the thread number? Thks

If I am going to attach a leather tab or loop to a regular cotton pouch, do I have to switch the needle just when I get to attaching the leather or can I use the leather needle for the whole project? ie will using a leather needle for reg fabric look awful?

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I wouldn't use the leather needle on regular fabric because it will cut the fibers. Needles for fabric are slightly blunted so they slide between the weave. If you use a sharp needle, like the ones needed for leather, it can then actually break the threads that make up the fabric. Hope that helps!

@ROMEKBNY

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree Ok thanks. Figured as much. Might have to just test if the regular needle is going to work for the small bit of leather I want to attach to a quilted pouch. Worse that could happen is I break a needle, right?

Hi good video can you tell me does all of this apply to soft vinyl?

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! This is just an educated guess, as I have yet to yse any soft vinyl, but I don't see why it wouldn't. I would only be really worried if the thing you are trying to sew has a lot of stretch to it.

@sarahtremain8134

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree I want to make arm chair covers

Watching with Marienara and the kids and her first response to seeing your sewing machine was, "Oh no! He has a Singer"

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! I love my little machine though! What does she recommend?

@familywilliams4058

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree Almost anything but a singer... they are no longer made for quality... What I would truly recommend is largely dependent on your budget and what you intend to use the machine for. If your machine survived being used for leather, you got lucky. I've seen singers like that (that exact model actually) complain about going through three layers of medium weight denim...

@chrissewell1608

2 жыл бұрын

What about and older model Singer sewing machine? We have my grandmothers, and its probably a 1960s or 70s model. I assume its built like a tank?!

@goalgether8502

9 ай бұрын

Inquiring minds wanna know!!!!!

HMMMMMM interesting! I have an extra very heavy sewing machine from the 50's so I can't wait to try that on it.

What about 44S heavy duty singer?

What is the name of this sewing machine model?

Hi can fs60x can sew leather, pvc n pu n canvas tq

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I have a leather tote that is too tall and I wanted to cut the middle out, do you know who could do something like this?

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Not off the top of my head. What area are you in? The odds are there is a leather crafter of some sort in your area that may be equipped to give it a shot. You could also ask any shoe cobbler close by. They are leather workers as well and may be able to point you in the right direction.

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Nylon or bonded nylon thread should be used. The tannins in leather will break down cotton thread.

I noticed that you showed a really short video of you sewing through leather. If you plan on sewing that type of leather @3:23 with a home sewing machine, the motor will eventually burn out because home sewing machines are NOT designed to sew through thick (more than 2oz) leather. Even if that machine had metal parts, you would be pushing your machine beyond its limit because the leather is just too thick for a home sewing machine. The needles and motor are not strong enough to punch through the thickness, you would need a walking foot for that type of leather.

i think he means bonded nylon thread

3mm is like 2 layers or 3 at max tho

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For many years i've been working with different sewingmachines. Now i've got a customer who wants his leather motorcycle pants repaired.. i have a global 3900 AUT.. bought everything i needed but it doesn't seem to be working.. im really desperate.. the thread does not stay in place and is not nicely finished.. anyone out here that can help?😢

where did you get the needles?

@carylhalfwassen8555

Жыл бұрын

Amazon, Joann

You know what's kind of funny, I was actually just looking into sewing machines.

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

If you are interested in this kinda stuff, I would recommend a heavy duty machine. The singer heavy duty is just a bit more expensive and will hold up way better in the long run.

@dragonscaskentertainment5139

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree yeah there's one at Joann's fabrics that I've been kind of eyeballing. Been holding off, but maybe I'll shoot for it next paycheck. At least now knowing that I can actually use a regular machine.

Omg so I might be able to sew my hand made shoes on the machine...... hmmmmmm

Wow it actually worked on my sewing machine 😊 man why I didn't see this video a long time ago. All this time it was hard work😁 with beadwork.

@SkillTree

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad that helped!

My sister has a Sewing machine she never uses so time for a heist 😈

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 you can blame me

@Scalesthelizardwizard

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree My cat shall be the distraction

@SkillTree

3 жыл бұрын

@@Scalesthelizardwizard that's what animal companions are best at! Use that familiar!

@Scalesthelizardwizard

3 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree I've had for a long time now she's old but she's not kicking the bucket anytime soon

I say have fun sewing and leaning how to do it right with clothing and don’t do leather On these, it’s really hard on these light made machines, If your good at sewing then buy the right sewing machine to do leathers without destroying your other sewing machine, There around 3 4 hundred for a good machine to do it right without destroying your other nice sewing machines

I like “I’m way too cheap for that”🥴

no way man. Are you sewing one sheat knife with 3 layers tanned leather? uhuhuhuhuhu

Me who has a small sewing machine 🥲

Today I'm show you how to sew leather... :Shows no leather sewing and just videos himself gesticulating like a wacky inflatable flailing arm tube man.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

2:45 I know there is some setup but that's 90% of it. Assuming you have a sewing machine I figured you know how to use it from there. Thanks for watching.

I am concerned with the timing comment

Not as good as hand sewing

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! But still a nice time saver if you need to get something done in a hurry. But you are right. Hand sweing leather will always be superior.

NOPE. GET A DECENT LEATHER MACHINE. YOU WILL RUIN A REG. Machine. ! Just because in Internet, doesn't make it CORRECT.