How does this machine handle bulky fabrics and faux leather?
221728
I haven't had any problems with bulk but haven't sewed influx leather. Great machine.
1767180
I have smooth leather upholstery and does very well. Not as good on the floor carpet, but as good as my old Kenmore canister.
729905
I use it for thick layers. I take it to quilting class and I just finished a denim quilt made from old jeans
2158243
It is a full fledged sewing machine... Just not the most hearty one I've seen. I wouldn't go sewing denim.
128533
I've not had any difficulty with denim. Just today, I sewed Suede, the machine handled it without any problem. The button holing is super easy. They come out really nice. The largest I've done is a little over an inch. I've still not used all 30 of its stitch capability. I recently made photography backgrounds for my wife's photo business. Different weights of fabric were used. No problems on any of them.
801059
It is almost like a leatherette and it does take muscle to put together. I would recommend and the next one I would buy will be a folding softbox.
1605928
I baby oiled mine or something to condition it....it will stretch but still is not a easy to upholstery as a polymer one...leather just has friction...practice helps too...but is secure also.....is a catch 22
629349
I don't know what u r planning to sew. I wanted to sew leather & I bought HD machine. It works great & I love it. I do sew fabric too but I bought it to sew leather & it was perfect for my projects.
373572
The trick to this machine is setting the item in place well. Take your time and you can press trousers and shirts very well. Do not rush but soon you get better at it. Actually, at first I'd thought I'd made a mistake not getting the larger one, but this is easily hidden behind the sofa, pull it out do your pressing and then it's put away again. Easy as you like it. Samm
1600237
Yes. It takes a good tool or large scissors but then it cuts much like any heavy fabric.
657444
No, try Weiman's leather cleaner and conditioner, which you can find at Walmart. Costs quite a bit less too.
1860809
This machine is very large and heavy. We moved it, but it took a couple of people. I ended up giving it to my son who has more room for it.
284256
I have only used this machine on lightweight cottons so far. You may have to adjust the tension if your jeans are very heavy.
1237746
It is perfect for tableware and anything without sleves. It requires practice to iron dress shirts with this machine and a pressing mark will be on the sleeve, pants can be ironed effortlessly. Suits jackets however, I would not suggest.Hope this helps.
1252968
I've never had any troubles with the bulk and I live in a city with very narrow sidewalks. It maneuvers and handles so easily that I can cut the tightest corners on the streets, stores, etc with one hand no less. It's definitely much larger than an umbrella stroller but smaller IMO than the massive gracos I've seen around.
120558
I have large capacity machine, just one filled scoop (which comes with your Nellie is enough). The natural products in this laundry soap do the job so a little goes a long way!!!! Small loads, medium loads, large loads, heavy duty loads, that one little scoop will do the trick, SERIOUSLY!!!! Now if you have heavy duty soil (example: my son works in outdoor work, gets extremely dirty work clothes, so when I wash his pants for instance, I will use 1-1/2 scoops, and that is because his clothes are that dirty!!!! But otherwise, use 1 scoop. Hope this helps you, let me know if I can be of any further help to you!!! Happy laundering (LOL), at least make it easier on us!!!!! I have large capacity machine, just one filled scoop (which comes with your Nellie is enough). The natural products in this laundry soap do the job so a little goes a long way!!!! Small loads, medium loads, large loads, heavy duty loads, that one little scoop will do the trick, SERIOUSLY!!!! Now if you have heavy duty soil (example: my son works in outdoor work, gets extremely dirty work clothes, so when I wash his pants for instance, I will use 1-1/2 scoops, and that is because his clothes are that dirty!!!! But otherwise, use 1 scoop. Hope this helps you, let me know if I can be of any... » Read More I have large capacity machine, just one filled scoop (which comes with your Nellie is enough). The natural products in this laundry soap do the job so a little goes a long way!!!! Small loads, medium loads, large loads, heavy duty loads, that one little scoop will do the trick, SERIOUSLY!!!! Now if you have heavy duty soil (example: my son works in outdoor work, gets extremely dirty work clothes, so when I wash his pants for instance, I will use 1-1/2 scoops, and that is because his clothes are that dirty!!!! But otherwise, use 1 scoop. Hope this helps you, let me know if I can be of any further help to you!!! Happy laundering (LOL), at least make it easier on us!!!!! « Show Less
2253267
I have used upholstery fabric with this machine but only to make tote bags. It's a very durable machine but I wouldn't say it's a commercial machine to use upholstery fabric all of the time!!