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Sewing Fabric
Several of the same characteristics that make the Leatherwork great for leather also make the machine
perfect for upholstery fabrics, canvaswork and most home fabrics. However, as a heavy-duty machine,
the Leatherwork is not ideal for sewing very light and delicate fabrics like silk, light sheers or chiffon.
Use this simple checklist before sewing fabrics:
1. Use an appropriate thread.
Home sewing machine thread should be
used in clothing or general home sewing.
Nylon thread is often preferred for interior
upholstery. Polyester is used for outdoor
applications and rugged bag work.
2. Select an appropriately sized needle.
Match the thread weight to the needle size (p.
6). New machines ship with a 135x16 #20 DI
needle installed.
3. Adjust pressure on the foot.
5. If using small spool of thread, check for
clockwise rotation of the thread spool.
When placing home sewing machine spools
on the thread post (29), be sure the thread
spool is turning in a clockwise manner to
ensure the post it rides on is tightened, not
loosened.
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Too much pressure when sewing lighter
fabrics can scuff the material. Too little will
prevent the machine from feeding properly.
See “Adjusting Presser Foot Tension” (p. 21).
4. Ensure proper thread tension.
Knots should be centered in fabric (no more
visible on the top of the sewn application
than on the bottom). See “Thread Tension
Adjustment” (p. 19).
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