Leather punishes the wrong machine. It's thick, it grips, and it won't forgive feed marks, so the machine has to move the material from the top as well as the bottom and reach into three-dimensional shapes. That means a walking-foot or compound-feed machine for flat and layered work, and a post-bed machine for curved, structured pieces like boots, bags, and gloves. JACK's heavy-duty line is built around exactly these feed systems. The Z7 is a single-needle AI walking foot for general leather goods, the H2 and H7 are top-and-bottom feed walking-foot machines, the S7 is a post-bed triple feed for three-dimensional work, and the 2060 is a compound walking foot for the heaviest layered jobs. All run direct-drive servo motors that hold torque through thick hide without stalling. A leather shop's core machines are below; open any one for its full spec sheet and Shopify pricing.
What to look for
Walking or compound feed
Moves the leather from the top and bottom together so the grain doesn't slip and the layers stay aligned through the seam.
Post bed for 3D pieces
A raised post gives the height and reach to sew boots, structured bags, and curved gussets that a flatbed can't reach around.
Needle system and thread size
Heavy leather needs a larger needle and thread; confirm the machine's rated needle system and material thickness for your hide weight.
Foot lift and clearance
Generous presser-foot lift clears thick, layered, or hardware-loaded assemblies so the work feeds under the foot cleanly.
