The Leather Element: The Best Leather Sewing Machine for Beginners

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In this video, Chuck demonstrates how to get started sewing on a machine, and goes over features of the Weaver 303 that make it the best leather sewing machine for beginners. This top selling, entry-level leather sewing machine boasts features like a hands-free knee lift, a convenient oil bath, reverse stitching, and lots of extras, making this economical machine a wonderful addition to your workshop.
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@JuJuForREAL 5 ай бұрын

omg your explanation with the piece of wood helped me understand sewing sOOooOoo much better and i know people who sew! thank you this was life changing

@BillyBlaze7 Жыл бұрын

Chuck within the first 2 and a half minutes you explained what Ive wondered about for so many years. I had no idea how a sewing machine worked, and thats the entire reason I have put off messing with one. Now I am not saying I am at a point to where I can afford to spend a grand on one at this point but after your video I will be rethinking it rather than just dismissing the idea all together. superb video as always and you are a wealth of information my friend, would love to spend an afternoon just chatting about shop. I really sincerely enjoy your videos and your soul, you are one of a kind.

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@jackiemitchell4418 Жыл бұрын

Weaver,... Chuck,... thank you for these videos! They are an INTEGRAL part of this entire industry!

@barbarahautsch7232 Жыл бұрын

Great teacher. You are an asset to Weaver.

@jrtime228 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Look at that lighting!

@dougmulle2627 Жыл бұрын

Chuck you make me want one so bad! Hand stitching is my longest and hardest part of leather crafting. Hours spent on even small pieces. But I'm still so new to the hobby that I'm afraid to spend that much on what looks like the perfect machine

@scooterman103 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video, I've been considering upgrading to a machine, looks productive and fun

@th.burggraf7814 Жыл бұрын

Just a comment to keep the algorithm going. 👍🏻

@pipewrenchlynch937 6 ай бұрын

Thank You Chuck .hope to see y'all in Prescott.

@MisterModder123 Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting one of these for a few years...sad to miss the sale, but I'll probably be getting one next year!

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Nice video , super informative and very helpful.

@TheHarpmaven 4 ай бұрын

Thank You, Chuck, great video! Now I want to buy a 303!

@evannielsen9013 Жыл бұрын

I have a shoe cobbler sewing machine. Cost 115 bucks. Sewed a whole lot with it. So worth it. For when I want to do a quick project.

@rhondachalmers6753 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, I loved your piece of wood as a prop, it was perfect. Thanks

@DanielParadis-sr5nh 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@dannymarkgraf34 11 ай бұрын

this was a great video with a lot of great information. thank you.

@abelvillarreal6488 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@kipclairday1431 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful machine you explain thing so easy I don't even have one always wanted an industrial machine

@krm1959 Жыл бұрын

Chuck, love your videos they are very informative. I just ordered the 303 to replace the machine i have. My old machine is ok, but has no fine speed control, And find myself hand wheeling way to much. Time to upgrade !. does the 303 have a guild bar attachment ? Thanks for all the great tips.

@markolson7877 Жыл бұрын

Had me at "...I'm Chuck Dorsett..." I'd purchase one of those today if I could...I'm gonna save this video and save up... Fabulous video, so easy to understand...Thank you again, Chuck!!

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear. You're welcome!

@scottfarmer230 Жыл бұрын

Please create more videos on sewing with the 303

@lesleywinkelman5661 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck: Love your videos. I have a Juki 1541, and would like to do more leather bags. Do you know of any bag patterns specifically for total sewing on my industrial? Or can any of your pattern offerings be sewen as an either/or (Machine/hand) stitch. Example, can we sew the bag with the snakeskin insert totally on an industrial?

@adamserres12 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video I love the explanation of how the machine works. I too had no idea one question chuck. Can this machine also be used to stitch webbing I work on various projects, mostly leather, but I also get involved in some canvas and webbing.

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

Yes, the machine shown in the video would be a great option for various materials like leather, nylon, webbing and canvas! It can sew up to 1/4" thickness.

@richardkatzman1215 6 ай бұрын

Chuck your intro videos are great. I would like to see you put the 303 to the test. I seem to have found my niche making laptop cases. I would like to see you run the 303 sewing a bag together. The hard part is sewing the edges of a bag together when there is very little room to sew in. One side can be sewn from the inside. No problem. Sewing from the other side is the problem when you can’t turn the bag or case inside out. Let’s see the 303 in action. Compare the 303 to 205 in abilities! These machines are expensive and the crafters can’t buy them both. We need to see what these machine can and cannot do. Are you up to the challenge? Or maybe someone in plant that feels more at ease with these machines.

@marshaschaffer2481 Жыл бұрын

Does it have a plug-in that plugs into a house or does it have to have a special plug-in for the motor question thank you for your time and I appreciate your link.

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

It is just a standard plug that you plug into your house. On a technical level it is a standard 110V-120V plug.

@Cousteauspapa Жыл бұрын

Could I also use this machine to sew canvas?

@kalamir93 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to do more work with heavier leathers. Within armormaking for LARP I work with vegtan with 4mm thickness (that should be around 10oz). Would that machine be able to sew two of those slabs together?

@aixpert291 Жыл бұрын

I do about that thickness often. It won’t really do three of them, but two is fine.

@darknessfierce4209 13 күн бұрын

I was hoping to see the capabilities of the machine, how is it set apart from any other industrial?

@onitoharry9176 Жыл бұрын

Is the brother 371hd sewing machine good for leather work??

@artistsometimes2729 Жыл бұрын

I love great mechanical machines 11:44 :D

@inam1rock Жыл бұрын

I want to purchase this machine from Japan how to purchase please tell me

@user-hp5oh8sc9k Жыл бұрын

Is the 303 a tripe feed machine?

@jrtime228 Жыл бұрын

If only I had the money and space for that! But I like the process of hand-sewing so, I wouldn't complain either way.

@aixpert291 Жыл бұрын

I have a 303. What do you recommend for my next machine? I’m thinking a post machine that can do 1/2” or 3/4” leather.

@michaelvoshell6911 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the 303. I'm looking to purchase my first machine and I trust Chuck implicitly. I do small hand bags, wallets and other things in chrome tan, and well as belts and a few knife sheaths in veg tan. Any info would help.

@aixpert291 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelvoshell6911 yes, for light to medium work it’s a dream. Sewing two 10oz pieces together is about its limit for me though.

@13RLozano 2 ай бұрын

@@aixpert291im thinking about purchasing the 303. Im doing belts , usually 10-12oz . So this will sew that with no problem correct?

@aixpert291 2 ай бұрын

@@13RLozano yes, as long as you don’t want to use very thick thread.

@michaelprasun2945 Ай бұрын

How about airbrushing dye on leather

@Ben-uf8eg Жыл бұрын

when u pivot bring the needle past center bottom

@sarahangel3439 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to sew thin leather on my brother sewing machine 1ST before I go and get a leather sewing machine

@michaelthompson9127 Жыл бұрын

What about parts for this machine are they readily available at any parts dealer? Thanks

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

We are a distributor for the parts. We don’t know of any other people that would have parts. We know the manufacturer well and have some parts here from used machines that would be available. We haven’t had any issues as of yet with parts as far as replacing them and availability of them.

@traceybaugh1531 Жыл бұрын

How high does the foot go up and how thick of leather can you sew. 5/9/23

@richardkatzman1215 5 ай бұрын

I get orders for laptop cases. What type of sewing machine is the best to get?

@WeaverLeatherSupply 5 ай бұрын

If you're sewing gussets, you'll likely want a cylinder arm. If not, a flat bed would work for you! You're welcome to give us a call and one of our machinery guys would be happy to discuss your needs and give you recommendations! 800-932-8371 ext. 223

@MountainFisher Жыл бұрын

I wished I could afford a leather sewing machine just for putting a leather liner on crocodile belts. That is a lot of hand sewing and my local leather tack shop charges $30 to do one 5 minute job. Or doing a simple shopping bag, but at least they'll do the thinner leather at Joann's for a more reasonable price. Then again a simple saddle stitch cannot unravel without cutting every stitch, especially if I tie a knot with every stitch like I do on knife sheath belt loops.

@stevenritter3747 Жыл бұрын

What thickness can this sew. I want to make holsters.

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

This machine can sew up to 1/4" thickness.

@marthasuchil 10 ай бұрын

What size of bobbin does your machine use

@WeaverLeatherSupply 10 ай бұрын

The bobbin size is LG-26 mm. You can check out all of the details on this machine by visiting www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-303-sewing-machine-complete-stand-servo-motor

@PaulDurfey-lj9cf 7 ай бұрын

How thick of leather can you saw with this machine

@WeaverLeatherSupply 7 ай бұрын

The 303 can sew up to 1/4" thick material.

@bonniearmendariz8666 Жыл бұрын

having trouble setting up bobbin attachment. the belt slips at 1/8 & 1/4

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

Please reach out to our Machinery department. They can help you with this! machinerysales@weaverleather.com 1-800-932-8371 Ext. 223

@adolforosado 9 ай бұрын

When I saw that little foot walking inside that other little foot, I went to your website, but it's sold out :(

@adolforosado 9 ай бұрын

You should send me a free one just for that...

@mohammedchaoui5409 Жыл бұрын

to change the bobbin you have to lift the machine up and you can see the oil pan. that was the turn off for me.

@LajtowyWedkarz 6 күн бұрын

Im I tripping, or that backstitch is out of the holes? :D

@oh8wingman Жыл бұрын

The sewing machine was invented by Englishman Thomas Saint in 1790.

@positivelynegative9149 Жыл бұрын

HOLY CRAP! That thing costs $1,200. 🤨

@TheRealNebari Жыл бұрын

That’s exceptionally cheap for an industrial leather sewing machine, especially with the quality you’re getting for the price

@kalamir93 Жыл бұрын

Yep. I just recently asked a vendor for industrial sewing machines about stuff for leathercraft. A good example for bags and stuff like that, the Pfaff 335, costs about 2.500€, more specialised or heavier-duty machines go up in prices.

@actualartist3082 Жыл бұрын

I know.. so cheap

@jarrettdittmer9367 Жыл бұрын

On their website its 17% off so its at like 999 rn.

@TheRealNebari Жыл бұрын

@@jarrettdittmer9367 plus the 10% coupon works too!

@kurtbogle2973 Жыл бұрын

It's a shame that you don't tell us the price.

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

The 303 sewing machine is $1,200.00 - Here is a link to it on our website... www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-303-sewing-machine-complete-stand-servo-motor?_pos=1&_sid=3a9ca37c0&_ss=r