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Best machine for leather upholstery

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  • 25-11-2019 10:10pm
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    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I am looking for recommendations for the best machine for
    sewing car upholstery in leather.

    Thanks
    kadman


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    MinnieMinx
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭MinnieMinx


    I recommend either an old vintage metal bodied Singer/Jones machine or a modern Juki industrial machine.

    Don’t bother with the modern cheap Singer Heavy duty badged machine. It won’t sew through thick layers or leather easily.


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    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Went with a Pfaff 463 in the end up.

    I already have an old Singer 29k which is a great hand operated machine for leather.


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    ShauntaMetzel
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭ShauntaMetzel


    Singer, Juki and Brothers are the best options. My mother has used Juki for years. Yes, she has worked as a tailoress for years. However, Juki and Singer are also very reliable options for industrial use. Nowadays, my mother wants me to purchase any of these industrial leather machines https://leather-toolkits.com/reviews/best-sewing-machines-for-leather/ to start a new leather clothing business.

    But I don't want her to work more. However, I would love to buy one of these machines because of their classic features. If you want very specific answer then I will suggest you to go with Singer 4423. It is not a heavy duty one but also budget-friendly. Its maximum sewing speed is 1,100 stitches per minute. In the same token, JUKI TL-2010Q is also a very good industrial heavy-duty machine with classic features.

    This article https://www.ae-sewingmachines.co.uk/blog/best-industrial-sewing-machine-leather/ would probably also assist you in the selection of right industrial leather sewing machine. By the way, you can also include Juki DU-1181N and Juki DU-1281-7 to stitch a variety leather range.


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