{"id":119677,"date":"2022-10-12T09:15:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T17:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/?page_id=119677"},"modified":"2022-10-12T09:26:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T17:26:53","slug":"how-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-leather-sewing-machine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/tutorials\/leather-skills-tutorials\/how-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-leather-sewing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Thread A Heavy Duty Leather Sewing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>How to Thread a Heavy Duty Leather Sewing Machine<\/h1>\n<p>In this short video you will learn how to install thread on your new leather sewing machine. In the example here I am using. Cobra Class 4 stitcher, but this will also work on Cowboy stitchers, Techsews and other brands too. Below I have also included photos of the process with descriptions in case you learn better that way.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/x70ozf4kwz.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_x70ozf4kwz videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 0; transition: opacity 200ms; width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"filter: blur(5px); height: 100%; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/x70ozf4kwz\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-302889187\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-302889187 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_1_00458-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"on off switch for leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_1_00458-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_1_00458-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_1_00458-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_1_00458.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First turn the machine off,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_2_00520-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"foot pedal lifter foot leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_2_00520-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_2_00520-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_2_00520-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_2_00520.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>then press the lifter pedal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_3_00560-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"lifter handle on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_3_00560-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_3_00560-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_3_00560-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_3_00560.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Push this lever backward to keep the Presser foot lifted.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>HANDY PRO TIP (for sewing in general):<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_4_00705-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"needle pressor foot leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_4_00705-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_4_00705-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_4_00705-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_4_00705.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use an open toe needle foot to clearly see where your stitch will land.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_5_00926-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"left toe pressor foot leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_5_00926-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_5_00926-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_5_00926-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_5_00926.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use the left toe Presser foot for most projects, switching it up only if necessary to hold the leather correctly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_6_01008-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"green polishing compound and Dremel leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_6_01008-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_6_01008-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_6_01008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_6_01008.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Always Polish your sewing feet to a mirror, finish on the bottoms and sides. It&#8217;s the number one reason your thread frays while stitching. I use a Dremel with polishing pad and green polishing compound.<\/p>\n<p>Ok &#8211; let&#8217;s get back to it:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_7_01351-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"thick leather sewing thread\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_7_01351-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_7_01351-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_7_01351-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_7_01351.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Snip off any frays at the tip of your thread &#8211; this helps make it easier to thread the machine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_8_01398-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"leather thread guide\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_8_01398-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_8_01398-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_8_01398-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_8_01398.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Slide it up through the hole on the thread stand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_9_01468-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"thread tensioner for top tension\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_9_01468-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_9_01468-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_9_01468-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_9_01468.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bring the thread over to the main thread tension and through the eyelet&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_10_01561-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"feeding thread through top tension\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_10_01561-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_10_01561-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_10_01561-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_10_01561.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>go down first after passing through the eyelet&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_11_01637-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"top thread tension on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_11_01637-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_11_01637-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_11_01637-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_11_01637.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>then around the back and between the metal plates at the top. Give it a pull to snap the thread into those plates.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_12_01808-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"threading the top tension on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_12_01808-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_12_01808-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_12_01808-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_12_01808.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go back through the eyelet&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_13_01868-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"secondary top tension on cobra\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_13_01868-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_13_01868-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_13_01868-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_13_01868.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and down to the roller tension and go through the eyelet guide,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_14_01968-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"threading secondary tension on cobra leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_14_01968-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_14_01968-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_14_01968-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_14_01968.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>then left and wrap counterclockwise twice,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_15_02050-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"feeding thread through the side of a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_15_02050-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_15_02050-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_15_02050-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_15_02050.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>before heading back up through the eyelet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_16_02119-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"guide on a heavy duty leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_16_02119-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_16_02119-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_16_02119-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_16_02119.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go through the checkspring eyelet,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_17_02156-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"feeding thread through take up lever on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_17_02156-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_17_02156-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_17_02156-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_17_02156.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>up through the take of lever,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_18_02219-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"the tab of a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_18_02219-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_18_02219-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_18_02219-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_18_02219.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and back through the sub tension. Staying left of the little screw on a spring.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_19_02308-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"threading guide on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_19_02308-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_19_02308-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_19_02308-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_19_02308.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continue down and slightly under through the lower thread guide.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_20_02453-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"needle guide hole for leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_20_02453-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_20_02453-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_20_02453-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_20_02453.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then through a small hole on the needle clamp.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_21_02504-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"turning the handwheel on a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_21_02504-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_21_02504-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_21_02504-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_21_02504.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use the hand wheel to adjust the needle position if you can&#8217;t reach the hole.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_22_02587-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"threading the needle on a heavy duty leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_22_02587-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_22_02587-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_22_02587-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_22_02587.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_23_02733-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"pulling thread through needle on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_23_02733-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_23_02733-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_23_02733-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_23_02733.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thread the needle from left to right and help it back between the open toe foot.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Pro Leather Sewing Tip<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_24_02921-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"selecting thread for use on heavy duty leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_24_02921-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_24_02921-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_24_02921-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_24_02921.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another quick pro tip for ya:<\/p>\n<p>There are many types of thread to choose from. Stick to one type and thickness. Set your machine up for it and leave it alone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_25_03041-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"thick size 277 bonded nylon thread leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_25_03041-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_25_03041-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_25_03041-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_25_03041.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I use size 277 bonded nylon thread on both the top and bobbin thread.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_26_03271-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"specs for bonded nylon thread leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_26_03271-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_26_03271-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_26_03271-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_26_03271.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s thick, looks nice and the machine loves it by thread and half pound to 1 pound spindles from your machine supplier. It should be consistent and work well on your machine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_27_03443-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Schmitz needles for use on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_27_03443-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_27_03443-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_27_03443-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_27_03443.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_28_03553-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Schmitz needles for use on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_28_03553-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_28_03553-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_28_03553-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_28_03553.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With size 277 thread, I use a Schmidt&#8217;s 7X4S size 25 leather point needle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_29_03732-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Schmitz needles for use on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_29_03732-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_29_03732-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_29_03732-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_29_03732.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using thick thread and have skipped stitches, try going a size or two larger with your needle. Your needle needs to be sharp to work correctly. Fraying thread and skipped stitches are a sign of a worn out needle tip.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Setting up the Bobbin Thread<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_30_04026-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"opening cover plate on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_30_04026-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_30_04026-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_30_04026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_30_04026.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now onto the bobbin thread. Twist the plate to open it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_31_04066-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"inside the bobbin area of a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_31_04066-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_31_04066-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_31_04066-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_31_04066.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_32_04125-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"bobbing facing up on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_32_04125-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_32_04125-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_32_04125-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_32_04125.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adjust the hand wheel to help the bobbin case face upward.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_33_04192-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"releasing the bobbing container leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_33_04192-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_33_04192-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_33_04192-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_33_04192.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then pull this little tab to release it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_34_04219-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_34_04219-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_34_04219-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_34_04219-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_34_04219.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take your bobbin thread and leave a few inches hanging off the back.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_35_04298-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"inserting the bobbing thread on a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_35_04298-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_35_04298-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_35_04298-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_35_04298.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place the bobbin thread in the case&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_36_04436-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"pulling bobbin thread through tension in leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_36_04436-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_36_04436-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_36_04436-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_36_04436.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and pull the thread through the small slot on the case&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_37_04467-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"bobbin thread in tension spring on a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_37_04467-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_37_04467-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_37_04467-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_37_04467.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and into the groove.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_38_04522-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"pushing bobbin thread and container back into place\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_38_04522-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_38_04522-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_38_04522-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_38_04522.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Snap the case shut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_39_04569-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"placing tension on top thread for leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_39_04569-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_39_04569-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_39_04569-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_39_04569.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_40_04661-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"rotating needle to pull up bobbin thread leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_40_04661-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_40_04661-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_40_04661-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_40_04661.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Grab your top thread with light tension and use the hand wheel to advance the machine forward.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_41_04759-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"bobbin thread pulled up through bottom plate on leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_41_04759-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_41_04759-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_41_04759-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_41_04759.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_42_04852-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"catching the bobbin thread on a heavy duty leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_42_04852-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_42_04852-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_42_04852-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_42_04852.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bobbin thread will pop up through the plate and you can use a screwdriver to help it through.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_43_04935-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"closing the cover plate on the leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_43_04935-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_43_04935-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_43_04935-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_43_04935.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place the cover back on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_44_04989-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"checking the leather sewing machine for any mistakes while threading\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_44_04989-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_44_04989-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_44_04989-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_44_04989.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s take a quick look over things to make sure the thread isn&#8217;t caught anywhere. You want to catch any mistakes here to prevent ruining your leather project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_45_05296-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"sewing a test piece of leather on the leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_45_05296-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_45_05296-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_45_05296-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_45_05296.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, grab a piece of scrap leather around the same thickness as your project and sew a few inches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_46_05370-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"looking for loose top loops on the leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_46_05370-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_46_05370-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_46_05370-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_46_05370.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>take a look at the top and bottom thread. If it&#8217;s tight, you&#8217;re fine. If there are any loose stitches, you likely have a thread cut somewhere or need to adjust your machine tension.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Pro Tip: Sewing Thick Leather<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_47_05525-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"using a roller guide for sewing belts on a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_47_05525-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_47_05525-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_47_05525-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_47_05525.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having issues sewing thick, dry leather, you may need to lubricate your thread or the needle itself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_48_05678-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"thread lubricating box for leather sewing machines\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_48_05678-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_48_05678-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_48_05678-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_48_05678.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_49_05715-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"open thread lubricating box for leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_49_05715-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_49_05715-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_49_05715-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_49_05715.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is one option, a lubricating box where the thread slides through oil before entering the leather.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-119732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_50_05905-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"waxing the needle on a leather sewing machine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_50_05905-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_50_05905-386x217.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_50_05905-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrlentz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-thread-a-heavy-duty-cylinder-arm-sewing-machine-tutorial_50_05905.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I prefer to just use paraffin wax directly on the needle as needed. The needle gets hot while sewing and the wax will melt right onto it. You can use it this way on an as-needed basis, making it a bit easier for smaller projects.<\/p>\n<p>All right, that about does it. Make sure to watch my other videos on everything fromWallet making to belts, bags, holsters, accessories, and more. I&#8217;ll see you next time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Thread a Heavy Duty Leather Sewing Machine In this short video you will learn how to install thread on your new leather sewing machine. In the example here I am using. Cobra Class 4 stitcher, but this will also work on Cowboy stitchers, Techsews and other brands too. 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