Re: [flasah] sewing machine
Frank,
My home machine is so heavy I can hardly lift it and it will sew over the
thick seams on jeans as good as it will sew on a thin piece of cotton. So,
I just need to try it on thicker leather and see what it does. I might
have to get another foot, like someone said, but that's still cheaper than
a new machine. And from all information that I've gotten so far, mine will
do the same as the Sailrite, but I won't know until I try it. I know that
it will sew the 3-4 oz leather just fine, and the lining leather will just
zip thru. I've got a belt blank that I can try it on, too and if it will
sew that, then I know it will sew everything else that I work on.
Thanks to all for their responses to my questions.
Diann
At 10:51 PM 11/18/2009 -0500, you wrote:
> Nice thing about the older
>machines is they were well built, not like some
> the plastic stuff put out these days.
> I totally agree that if what you have will handle the leathers you use then
> your money would be better spent on other tools and leather.
> Test your machine with some scrap leather that you would normally use.
Check
> for track marks on the leather, if you find none then great,
> if you do find track marks you will need to find a different foot with less
> sharp teeth or gently file the one you have.
> One of the things I like about the Sailrite machines is that I can use it
> even without power. It also does a nice clean top and bottom stitch when
> properly adjusted.
>
> Frank J Zaharek Jr
> Mountain Man Leather
> http://moutainmanle
> Commercial Leather Discussion (list owner)
> http://groups.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>""<DAmberger@centuryte
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> Subject: Re: [flasah] sewing machine
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>> Hi Frank,
>> Thank you for answering me. I am interested in the straight stitch
>> because
>> I don't think I would use the zig zag stitch enough to warrant the extra
>> money. I just don't know anything about these kinds of machines and knew
>> that somebody on here would know. Do they make a pretty top stitch? I
>> want that and I also want to use it for sewing handbags, etc. But, I
>> don't
>> work much with leather over 5 oz. Most of mine is 3-4 oz. weight, because
>> I just do small items. I can handstitch with the really heavy thread if I
>> need to. I don't have a problem with that at all, but I do need a machine
>> for the purses. I think my home machine will sew the 69 thread and might
>> even do the heavier thread too. I don't have any to try, but I am going
>> to
>> get some. I did get the needles to use for leather and it sews the 3-4 oz
>> leather great, and I think it would even sew the 4-5 oz., so I'm not even
>> sure I need to get one of the other machines. I might could use the money
>> for other things. I think I'll order some of the 69 thread and see if my
>> machine will do ok with it. I can't see spending almost $700 for
>> something
>> my home machine will sew. By the way, my machine is an old, old, Phaff,
>> one of the steel models that I was told would outlast my grandchildren.
>> LOL......It does sew great. I'll look at the website, tho and see what
>> they have to say.
>> Thank you again. Keep in touch, ok?
>> Diann
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>> At 10:16 PM 11/18/2009 -0500, you wrote:
>>> Diann,
>>> I'm not sure which model Springfield Leather Co has but I've used the
>>> LSZ-1 with the monster flywheel for sewing wallets and purses using 69
>>> and
>>> 96 thread, I haven't used the 138 yet.
>>> For anything over 5oz veg tan I sew with the Tippman Boss or hand stitch.
>>> I've had the Sailrite LSZ-1 for 5 years now and love it. The newest
>>> Sailrite's have a much improved positive lock clutch system and the
>>> latest
>>> catalog shows some great prices on the machines (both straight stitch and
>>>& LSZ-1) with the monster flywheel and other accessories. You
>>> might want to check their web site before you decide on a purchase
>>> http://www.sailrite
>>>
>>> Frank J Zaharek Jr
>>> Mountain Man Leather
>>> http://moutainmanle
>>> Commercial Leather Discussion (list owner)
>>> http://groups.
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>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>""<DAmberger@centuryte
>>><flasah@yahoogroups.
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:51 PM
>>> Subject: [flasah] sewing machine
>>>
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> Ok, I need some opinions and advice, not necessarily in that order. LOL
>>>> I have been approved thru my rehabilitation counselor (re-hab not for
>>>> drugs
>>>> or alcohol, but for a bad back) to buy up to $1500 worth of supplies to
>>>> get
>>>> me started in the leather business and I'm looking at the Sailrite
>>>> portable
>>>> sewing machine that Springfield Leather Co. has. The sales clerk told
>>>> me
>>>> it would sew 69 mm. thread and up to 138. Are those threads heavy
>>>> enough
>>>> to look great as top-stitching on handbags, wallets, or any other item
>>>> that
>>>> I want to stitch. I know it won't look like the stitching on a saddle,
>>>> but
>>>> is it heavy enough to look good.
>>>> And also, does anyone use or know anything about this particular
>>>> machine?
>>>> I live in a mobile home and just simply don't have room for a big
>>>> machine,
>>>> so thought this would serve my purpose well, as I do not want to make
>>>> big
>>>> items like saddles.
>>>> I thank all of you in advance for your input on this. I'm looking
>>>> forward to hearing your opinions and advice on both the machine and
>>>> threads.
>>>> Diann
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