will it sew leather?
1657904
I would not sew leather with this machine. You could do two layers of very light leather, but I would not advise this if you have another machine. It is working with stress with four layers of cotton. I use my old Kenmore for light leather and my heavier machines for serious leather applications. This machine's forte is the multiple stitches and needle placements available not its strength.
1481849
Yes. This is a heavy duty machine that does a good job on denim hems, make sure you use a needle for denim (thicker than other needles). I've sewn denim shoulder bags, straps, linings, and the machine performs very well. Good luck!
456771
I've used it on fake suede fabric and home decor fabrics. It sews through seams of these fabrics well. As far as leather or heavy Cordura, I am a bit skeptical if it would be used often. It is a far better machine than the past machines I have had but still not a professional machine. Hope that helps.
1495718
My best guess is that it should work OK. The leather surfaces I have cleaned don't appear to be overly shiny to me.
307771
It worked on leather for me although depending on what if any conditioner you might use it might make a difference.
822989
Yes!, I have cut leather too. But, it has a fairly short blade, I find for fabric a longer blade makes for smoother cutting.
296140
I've never tried it on leather. You might test it on an old pair of shoes, or on the underside of a cushion.
1602759
I believe so. The bottle states that it can be used for exotic leathers and ostrich leather falls in that category. But, to be sure, test it on an indiscrete area first.
968056
Never considered that. All use I know of has been for smooth work leather. Email the vendor or Russell Moccasin for guidance. They are both super folks
2284006
Not sure. I don't sew. This has a backing that is quite thick (side that adheres to fabric with heat) and I'm not sure how easy it would be to work with.
1154713
Yes! It will clean, moisturize, and soften the leather leaving behind a pleasant scent. It can be used on just about everything that is genuine leather.
971202
I would assume so. I have used it on cow and deer leather without any problems. I wouldn't think twice about using it on any leather...okay, probably not suede. :)
1278421
Go to Youtube and look up 'how to use a leather awl' or just 'speedy stitcher'. There are some good video tutorials online.
788780
It looks like it can be done, maybe I `ll try it later .I plan to change a handle with leather.
612839
I have not had occasion to use it to sew patches on a leather jacket. I have a heavy duty Singer electric machine, and have not found anything the Janome can't match. You would need a strong needle and a good treadle cabinet and belt. Sorry I'm not of more help.
522577
I didn't use if for that. I used it to glue fabric to leather -- and it was useless. It came apart after one wear. I think you better go with the other more expensive glues. This seems to only work for very thin fabric.
602867
Inches?!? It wouldn't sew through a single inch of fabric & I'm not of a machine that will... That said it'll sew through 4 layers of toughtek, microfiber suede, nylon webbing (gotta be careful with the straps, it'll snap the needle & send it right at you, where glasses!). This, of course, is for the home hobby project, it couldn't do this in production. You will have to get to know the machine but after you do it runs strong, just not as fast as an industry machine.