Sewing Machine 101 for Upholstery
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- All you need to know about sewing machines in the upholstery industry.
Kevin Kennedy began training with European masters as a young lad of 17. For 42 years, he has been an Upholsterer for countless Boston area designers and leading art restorers, including consulting with and heading the upholstery department at Trefler and Sons, in Newton, MA. Commissioned to upholster Napoleon's chair, and guest writer to the Upholstery Journal. His most successful venture yet, his studio in Arlington, Ma , Upholstery on Broadway, has been open since 2010.
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As soon as I clicked your video and herd you talk I knew your a new Englanda! Im from Hampton NH. I’m Getting into auto upholstery. Looking at machines now.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
What model Juki is this? Maybe you said but I am not finding it.
Wow. Glad I watched. Incredible resume
I use a Salerite which I love.
No, you don't need a special machine. However, a walking foot, or a needle feed machine, will really make sewing heavy materials easier.
Thanks. For the tips
Nice work
Hello, I do curtains blinds and loose settee covers and I was going to buy a Juki 1181 with a walking foot. Do you think this would be too heavy and would it need much maintenance? Thank you for your time .
With that type of machine do you have to buy the table do you need it im learning how to upholstery and simple sewing (i live in a small apartment
Thank you
You need one of those quick change buttons for presser feet. Under 10 bucks and saves so much time! Gold star tools has them.
Don't understand why, I have a 1/4 inch welt foot installed and us that for 99% of my projects. only time I change the foot is when I am sewing double welt. Just don't need alot of different feet. Just my two centy
On one of your weekly Q&A's can we talk needle and thread.
I know that each project can be different, what gauge needle do you usually use in your machine? What size thread?
Do you normally color match your thread to your fabric? What do you think about using a mono filament thread?
Thanks in advance.
That's exactly why I've come here. And, guessing that they didn't cover it, why I'm now leaving.
I do alot of automotive upholstery we work with Leather, vinal and some cloth and i now have access to a Juki 341 and 441 cylinder bed machines that I can purchase. I feel a cykinder bed machine will work well in my shop. Do you know which of these two machines would be bett suited to my business. The old singer machine I have is way way to under sized and powered for what I'm doing now. I can't find any information on which machine would be best. I've been told the 441 will not do well on lighter leather and vinal. I Need Your help to help me deside.
Thanks for the Question Lyle. Ill have him answer this in our weekley Q&a Next week and ill post the timestamp here to follow up.
What type of thread do you recommend? Polyester? Cotton? Regular or heavy duty? There are so many choices out there. For sewing clothes my thread choice depends, somewhat on what material I’m sewing. Would we get specialty thread from an upholstery store or just any fabric shop? Thanks again for the good advice.
I always use a bonded polyester thread for about 99% of my jobs. Its strong and has great UV protection. It also depends on the specific job you are doing.
Will this machine be adequate for auto upholstery? Thanks!!
Hi! May I know the difference between a single needle and double needle? Your help is highly appreciated. 😊
And when doing an upholstery what machine should you use?
Here I thought I would need an industrial machine.
Good info. Long intro. Audio levels aren’t even. Compression and limiting. Thank you.
Which Juki model is it?
DDL-555ON
How much does that machine cost?
approximately $1100 including the table
Broadway Upholstery School
It’s on my wish list. Maybe someday . . .
How can I take a class?
Well be doing online classes very soon, just setting up our studio at the moment stay tuned! Announcements on this will be posted very shortly!
Broadway Upholstery School awesome ! I’ve been doing marine upholstery now for almost ten years but I’m trying my hand at some furniture now. I’ve got a chair on the table at the moment and follow your instructions. I’m just not sure if all the supplies I need!
how can I take a class too?interested
@@BroadwayUpholsterySchoolI am very interested in your school
@@lisnelyaromero8911 broadwayupholsteryschool.com has all the info!!
For more in depth learning go to upholsteryonbroadway.com
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This sewing machine is not a walking foot sewing machine. To do upholstery ans sew upholstery material you need a walking foot sewing machine.
Depends how thick and what materials.
This is not an upholstery sewing machine. To sew upholstery fabric, leather or vinyl you better off with Walking foot sewing machine.
Yes Dan, The machine featured is a good beginners machine and can do most fabric applications without a walking foot , My instructions are mainly for beginners and Journeymen and non commercial, I have another workroom with the BIG machines for heavy work
Not for most residential work with fabric up till 2 years ago I used a 1930's era Singer model 15-31, single needle non walking foot industrial machine. In WW2 this machine was used for alot of parachute work.