1. Home
  2. Sewing Discussions
  3. sewing sherpa-suede

sewing sherpa-suede

Hi, I bought some sherpa suede fabric and I am afraid my machine can't handle the thickness. I thought about looking on ebay for an affordable machine that can handle the thickness. Can anyone give me any ideas what to look for on ebay or elsewhere that is somewhat affordable? Thank You, Brenda

Reply to
Brenda Moffett
Loading thread data ...

formatting link
There is a lot of info about sewing sherpa here. But I'm wondering if sewing with leather needs something like what sewing mulitple layers of canvas. Someone on here recently was talking about sewing leather and having the leather cling to the needle as it came out of the stitch resulting in skipped stitches. Now, this is only speculation on my part...but since a lubricant is *strongly* suggested to be applied frequently to the needle while sewing could the same apply here?

Another site suggested using a walking foot. Hope this helps, AK in PA

Reply to
AK&DStrohl

Thank you AK, the webpage was full of useful information. I saved it on my computer so that when I work up the courage, it will be handy. Brenda

Reply to
bmoffett

InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.