Leather Sewing Machine, Cobbler Sewing Machine, Manual Shoe Sewing Machine with Dual Cotton Nylon Line for Sewing Upsolery, Bags, Tents, Clothes, Belt and Coats

The hardest part in my opinion is threading the bobbin. Everything thing else was pretty easy. It works wonderful. Small learning curve, but didn't even take an hour to learn. Like everyone else, throw the stand away and make your own with wood you have laying around. Best purchase i have made in years.

Set up was easy and machine was ready to go. Qualityand value for the money seems great. I use to sew patches on hats. Very functional and so easy to sew on. Threading bobbin can be a little tricky.

Putting this machine together would be much simpler if the holes were drilled properly. Was missing at least 1 nut, and the legs sent with are almost useless. I'm hoping it'll work once put together, not going well so far. Update. Doesn't work.

Having looked at many of the previous reviews, I was fully expecting a machine requiring some detail overhaul before working properly, but was pleasantly surprised to receive one that worked pretty much perfectly right out of the box. It arrived packaged nicely with no apparent damage, but being as skeptical of the overall quality as I was, found myself sort of a chuckling when I noticed a small “QC Pass” sticker placed near the needle actuator assembly – figuring it was just a gimmick to suggest the machine had been thoroughly tested at some point regardless of what the consumer might actually receive. But there was also a small piece of scrap leather still under the presser foot with several rows of what looked like decent stitches, so I figured who knows, guess we’ll find out soon enough. And as I’ve already stated, other than cleaning off some of the protective oil coating and installing the drive plate, I was able to start sewing almost immediately. Not sure if I just got lucky, or they possibly took some of the negative reviews to heart, and began to actually inspect and adjust each machine as required, but regardless of what reality might be going forward for others, thought I should at least report my own experience. As already mentioned by others, a guy by the name of Harrison Hightower has put together some wonderful YouTube videos on this machine covering everything from basic set-up & sewing tips, to complete machine overhaul. Needless to say, extremely helpful if you decide to take the plunge.

This product works great for this price point. BUT. There is a large learning curve and quite a bit of setup (at least with my machine). If not mechanically inclined or know someone who is who’s willing to help than this machine is not for you. I probably watched 6hours of YouTube and fiddled with machine for 3 before I finally got it sewing nice. And sew nicely it does. Had no problem with triple 7# leather, double denim and a patch, and heavy tow straps. Handles small to large threads with ease. Modifications are needed if using larger spools. Stand is pretty chincy but will work. But let’s face it if you can get this thing to work building a stand out of a piece of plywood and a block of 4*4 is a walk in the park.

Sorry to the people who have had a hard time with theirs or received one broken BUT mine came working fine. I love how robust and simple to improve it is. I mainly stitch leather and or nylon straps and bags and this is perfect for that. If you want something that works perfectly out of the box and is modern and easy to use this might not be for you but I love it and look forward to improving and using it till well after the singularity:)

Similar to other reviewers, if you have the patience to spend several days and many hours trouble-shooting the alignment issues, you will eventually have a had powered machine that can sew leather. But it is frustrating and with a lot of trial and error. Have extra sewing needles, as you will need them. Once aligned, it does the job.

Great little machine easy to set up and use