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Best method for moving Leather through the feed dogs smoothly
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:53 pm
by Cale
I know that there are several ways to move leather through the feed dogs without it binding or bunching up, so, my question is which method is the best?
-Paper under the leather?
-Plastic under the leather?
-Oil or wax on the sewing bed?
-Or something totally different?
Re: Best method for moving Leather through the feed dogs smoothly
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:32 pm
by Kra z Bill
@Cale
they make special smooth feet for leather
Re: Best method for moving Leather through the feed dogs smoothly
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:59 pm
by kl4bidn
I've used paper. Worked great, paper tears right away. The other day another upholster suggested blue painters tape on each side after stapling. I haven't tried that yet.
Re: Best method for moving Leather through the feed dogs smoothly
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:57 pm
by Cale
Kra z Bill wrote: ↑Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:32 pm
@Cale
they make special smooth feet for leather
Yeah, I asked Santa to bring me a set of those for Christmas.
I hope they work.
Re: Best method for moving Leather through the feed dogs smoothly
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:00 am
by John
That's not usually a problem for me but when it does happen paper works great!