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Question posted by kgrimm1974 on March 31st, 2015

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Can the 262 use upholstery thread for sewing leather? And can this machine sew 1/4 or more thickness of leather?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on April 1st, 2015 11:05 AM

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Light leather though - it can take a bit above 1/4.

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