Sewing machine for skin - how to choose?
Leather things are a fashion classic that does not age over time. Products made from natural materials can complement absolutely any image, as they combine not only practicality, but also a pretty presentable appearance. Unfortunately, such a material as a leather cloth is very difficult to process, so it is very important to know the sewing machine for the skin - how to choose it, as well as other auxiliary tools and devices. In this article, we will tell you how to choose the right equipment for your work so that the process of sewing leather products proceeds quickly and efficiently.
to contents ↑Design features to which you should pay attention
The standard household sewing model is designed exclusively for work with fabric, so it is not suitable for processing leather products. This is due to such factors:
- Due to its dense structure, this material should not be punctured, but cut through. Therefore, the force of the electric drive of the unit should be greater, and the foot rise much higher than in standard models.
Important! To work with the skin in the equipment, a needle of a special form must be used, which can cut through the material qualitatively.
- The stitch length should be about 6-8 millimeters.
- On models of machines designed to work with leather and other dense materials, special gears are used that can withstand high loads.
Accordingly, a high-quality unit for sewing leather products should have such features as:
- Strong knots from metal;
- Powerful electric drive;
- Ability to adjust the height and length of the stitch.
to contents ↑Important! Do not forget that, in addition to the sewing machine for the skin, you will also need:
- special knife for cutting material;
- glue for working with a leather cloth;
- strong threads.
Household model for leather processing
Basically, most machine models are designed exclusively for sewing fabric products. As for genuine leather, for its processing should be purchased units that have special properties. Therefore, household options are simply not suitable for these purposes.
Today, in the modern market of sewing equipment, special household sewing machines are presented that are designed specifically for working with leather. These devices have the function of adjusting the stitch length and zigzag width, as well as the ability to change the position of the needle.
to contents ↑Important! The disadvantage of such machines is their overall size and heaviness - about 15 kilograms, as well as a rather high cost.
Can I sew leather on a manual sewing machine?
You can purchase a sewing machine for processing natural materials such as leather at the store. The most important thing is to make sure that your chosen model is designed to work with such complex materials. This is mainly indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions, along with recommendations on which threads or needles are best for stitching a leather cloth.
Important! You can determine the suitability of the sewing machine for working with leather products visually - according to the height of the foot, the weight of the unit, as well as the ability to adjust the stitch length.
Unfortunately, such a model will be expensive anyway. Therefore, it is much cheaper and easier to adapt the manual version of the “Singer” or “Podolsk” type for sewing this material. These devices will be an excellent replacement for more expensive models for minor repairs of leather products or needlework.
to contents ↑Important! The only minus is that in order to make the work easier and faster, you have to go for small tricks, such as using a Teflon foot and cutting strips of paper. But the result is worth the effort, as you will more than save on the purchase of a new machine.
Industrial sewing patterns for leather sewing
In professional workshops, equipment of class 22 and 1022 is used to work with such a dense material. Unfortunately, it is impractical to use such units at home because of their overall dimensions and obsolescence.
to contents ↑Additional tools and accessories
In addition, in order to choose a sewing machine for leather, it is also very important for it to correctly select additional components, on which the course of the sewing process and the finished result also depend. For these purposes, try to choose the feet that can facilitate the advancement of the material during operation, as well as reduce the displacement of the upper layer. Such accessories make it possible to get an absolutely even stitch with the same stitch length.
to contents ↑Important! Specialists recommend using Teflon feet for sewing leather on a sewing machine, as they provide free movement of the leather web.
What is good to know
When choosing a professional sewing unit and using it at home, you should pay attention to the following points:
- The model you have chosen should have a conveyor shutdown function and a walking foot.
- In the basic configuration there should be a special pico-shaped needle.
- Low stitching speed. This is due to the fact that dense and stiff fabrics should be stitched at a speed of no more than 900 stitches per minute.
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The choice of a sewing machine for the skin is a rather complicated and laborious process due to the specifics of the material itself. Nevertheless, focusing on the subtleties and nuances mentioned in the article above, you can choose exactly the model that will become your ideal assistant and friend in creating unique and exclusive things.
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