Re: [flasah] sewing machine
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)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Diann Amberger" <DAmberger@centuryte
To: <flasah@yahoogroups.
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: [flasah] sewing machine
> Hi Frank,
> Thank you for answering me. I am interested in the straight stitch
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> 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
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> 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
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>> 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
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>> Frank J Zaharek Jr
>> Mountain Man Leather
>> http://moutainmanle
>> Commercial Leather Discussion (list owner)
>> http://groups.
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>>""<DAmberger@centuryte
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>> 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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