Is this machine capable of sewing through leather, vinyl and Cordura fabrics? Thanks
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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.
155154
We used the machine only with medium weight cottons, and my purpose for getting the machine was for my granddaughter to learn to sew and make clothes for her dolls.The instructions say that the machine is not for use with heavy weight fabrics so if I were in need of a machine to sew on denim and fleece etc I would not buy this one. The motor is too small I think.This little machine does not have a way to oil it so cannot imagine that it will hold up for heavy use. Also, this is a very small machine so it would be difficult to use for big projects.
2108203
No, this would be a great fabric to use. My regular old Brother sewing machine had no problems sewing this material
855474
I'm so sorry I can't help with this question. I bought this machine to try and teach myself how to sew. so I really don't know anything about sewing or different machines at all. I know I'm in the minority so you should get some answers from qualified people. Good luck.
2209106
I believe it weighes around 35 lbs. It can sew extremely fast and is a workhorse. However, I do not sew leather. I might do a small project, but not as a rule. I enjoy my machine for free motion quilting.
1229033
I don't think so. I have sewn a few layers of jean, but I think that is far as it will go. If you are going to be doing a lot of leather sewing, I would suggest finding an old vintage machine. Or if you can afford it, an industrial sewing machine.
1178139
I wouldn't try to sew it. The stitches would likely tear through. It is just thin vinyl.
683884
Depends on what you call Heavy-duty - I would not try and sew canvas, leather or very heavy Jeans. But you can quilt smaller Items on it. The keyhole/Pass through is not very large so trying to push big gabs of stuff though it is not going to happen. I would look for a Juki or Thomasson machine I think it is called.
1474686
To answer your question, YES. It will sew through leather without a problem. I have 2 of these electric motors, one on my single needle Consew and the other on my double needle Singer. It makes sewing on an industrial machine just as easy as sewing on a home light duty machine. Use the pulley provided and the machine will sew one stitch at a time or at full speed if you can work that fast.
2267654
I am fairly sure this is the sewing thread my father used to sew leather material for car seats, and he had no issues with it. It's strong thread.
1509228
Yes....it can definitely sew denim on the correct setting. I haven't sewn velvet but it has various settings to sew thicker materials. I am currently sewing outdoor cushions and it is handling the fabric very well. I've also sewn vinyl and it did a great job.
1530829
I no longer own this machine. However, It's for medium weight and leather may break the needle
854373
I don't see any reason why not. I don't sew, but I can tell that the fabric is not too heavy for a sewing machine. It looks like a winning solution to me.
2253365
I love my Janome magnolia sewing machine, but I don't think that I would try making denim clothes on it, unless I would perhaps serge first and then press to one side and top-stitch the fabric. I would certainly proceed with caution with any machine though and be sure to use the appropriate needle. Hope this helps.
1168455
This is a serger, so it has different special stitches for edge work... it won't have straight or zigzag stitch. There are tons of sewing machines that have up to 300 different types of stitches that sounds more what you might be looking for when you say you want an all purpose machine
914135
It would definitely sew soft leather such as that used in clothing,etc, but probably not shoe type leather. I think they make a smooth foot that should be used when sewing leather to keep from scratching the leather with the standard ribbed walking foot. Hope this helps.
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I've sewn through 4 layers of denim using the appropriate needle for heavy fabrics. The machine can handle up to 15/64" thickness of material. For stretch fabrics, there is a particular needle and stitch patterns for stretch and elastic sewing.