Any one know how to embroder leather?

I have many times... slow the machine down, use a leather needle and stitch away. Make sure your design isn't too dense or you'll have trouble. Embroidery Library actually has designs digitized specifically for leather.

I went to an Anita Goodesign conference and they suggested embroidering onto fabric and then sewing onto the leather item.

I have embroidered on leather before making a guitar strap with letters for my son. TIP: if you go to www.emblibrary.com they have the answers you are seeking for embroidering on leather, what backing, what needle and what speed to use. I had no trouble. Margie Pink

Belle as far as I know shirlene is the only one who has posted leather embroidery here. the tutorial suggested to u is an excellent one. I do know u need a special needle to do leather. *

belle, 1st - let me ask - how are you hooping? What thickness is your leather? Are you using a leather needle? I have embroidered on leather pillows, purses and many many picture mats without any pulling away from the embroidery. It must really be dis-hearting to have this happen. How can we help? Where did you get your design digitized 2 times?

Embroidery Library has some of the best embroidery tutorials you will find, including embroidery on leather.
Hope this helps, hugs n roses, Meganne

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by shirlener88 21 Jan 2010

This is a great tutorial!

I never did, but know Shirlene did once.perhaps you can ask her.I think you have to use a special leather-needle
*4u

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by clawton 21 Jan 2010

I was going to suggest shirlene also.