Sewing on Leather 

Sewing on leather can be easy when you keep a few simple rules in mind:

 

 

• Slow the machine down.
• Always use a wedge-point needle. A wedge-point slices into the leather rather than punching holes into it. 
• Increase the stitch length. Perforating the leather too frequently can cause ripping.
• Decrease the density. 
• Delete all short stitches.
• Use tearaway backing on the front and back to reduce hoop burn (after hooping remove front backing from design area).
• Always practice on a scrap hide (or vinyl) before attempting on garment. Removing stitches may weaken leather and cause tearing.