Sewing Machine Techniques : How to Sew Leather

Jannanniez3 Says:

May 3, 2012 - Hi Sam! I have a brand new heavy duty Singer sewing machine and want to take in a lambskin leather jacket (that I love and won't part with) because I lost weight. Do you think my machine will be able to handle it as the leather's real soft or should I just bring it to a seamstress? I really don't want to pay the extra money if I can do it myself. Thanks!

dizzydreamaway Says:

May 1, 2012 - Buying a needle won't help if your machine is from walmart. Unless you're only working on leather once or twice in your life, your machine with its plastic parts and weak motor won't have enough power to sew leather very often. Even if you follow this tutorial, you're going to screw up the machine's tension and timing by sewing leather. For the needle, you should look for a store that caters to leatherworking. Don't go back to walmart

RAE5558 Says:

Apr 1, 2012 - Have the needle now, but using nylon thread, as beneficial, is great. Thanks for taking time!

magna59 Says:

Mar 29, 2012 - Great vidi ..... but what is the machine ? Looks very new and under excess load .

lunaleza Says:

Mar 26, 2012 - hey sam, thanks for your tips! wondering how you keep the feeder feet from marring certain smooth leathers? i repeatedly end up with a track mark on some leather. it doesn't work to drop feed because then it doesn't feed at all. thanks!!! leza

skinnyhenry Says:

Mar 4, 2012 - what needle do i need for sewing 16 oz.canvas material and my machine is a brother LS 2125i lightweight,bought from walmart.?

NSCompassLogistics Says:

Mar 2, 2012 - To you need a special sewing machine for leather or any domestic sewing machine work with the right needles?

CoxJoxSox Says:

Jan 21, 2012 - Good job dude!

alzathoth Says:

Oct 22, 2011 - will a Pfaff 1222E sew 8oz leather?

MindSeeR666 Says:

Oct 6, 2011 - This helped me out great.. I was thinking of adding patches onto my leather jacket and I didn't know how to.. but now i do lol.. This helped me out a lot thanks man. I just hope my mommys got a sewing machine.

whotaughtyou Says:

Jul 20, 2011 - AMANDA REDMAN

macenaries Says:

Mar 25, 2011 - whats a good sewing machine for sewing leather? i want something simple and cheap!

000Libby000 Says:

Feb 20, 2011 - Thanks for posting this.

ShakingAndMumbling Says:

Feb 9, 2011 - He really makes sewing easy :) He explains sewing better than my teacher...

xtosckin2u Says:

Feb 4, 2011 - wooohooo man great vid!!!

hapyyidiot Says:

Dec 23, 2010 - thank you

MPDano Says:

Nov 23, 2010 - Great vid. So it's pretty much the needle and not the machine to sew leather. I am looking to reupholsering my auto seats in Leather and Faux Suede. What machine are you using and some recomendations? Thanks, Leo

jolo16 Says:

Nov 9, 2010 - I will soon put this to use, thanks for putting it out there

kenny310304us Says:

Nov 1, 2010 - wow. Great tip. I have been trying to sew 18oz vinyle with no luck, until this video....Thanks

Keiburry Says:

Oct 2, 2010 - dude i love you. awesome thorough explanations everytime. thanks

MsSmooks Says:

Aug 27, 2010 - Great Tips Thanks

gswiaczny Says:

Aug 9, 2010 - Nice video. Thank you :) 

hellspawn22 Says:

Jun 27, 2010 - nice vid. thanks :)

TreadleLady Says:

Jun 21, 2010 - Will the machine sew through 4 layers of the leather? There will always be areas where two seams must be sewn together. An old White Rotary treadle sewing machine will sew through as much as you can get under the presser foot. I've used old treadles for heavy canvas and had no problem. They are all metal, simple and you can service them yourself.

crayonfou Says:

Jun 11, 2010 - sweet. Thanks man.