Hello From A Complete Newbie In Utah

[Davidstryingtosew]

Well everyone who knows me knows I love new challenges.

I have a little project of a light resto to a 97 audi wagon that has some really bad leather interior. Replacement covers are not available so I'm going to make them myself. This decision just happened a little over a week ago. Since then I've been researching as must as I could. Learned a lot on youtube. But really found some helpful info here on what to look for when starting out.

A couple days ago I settled (after days of changing my mind) on a machine I would be happy with. A Consew 225 from a service shop in LA. They said the head is all cleaned up, checked out and timed. So it should be ready to go as soon as I get it. I found a couple tables locally to save on shipping, and ordered a servo motor (not the best one, but one that will work).

The very next day, my wife Heather finds an add for a Consew 226 complete and a Pfaff complete. I called the number until 11pm. Then started again at 7:30am and called about every 45 min. At 5pm we get a call from the owner. Says he left his phone at work and cant believe the volume of messages left on his phone (I left 4 myself). Reason is his asking price was $200 each! I bought the the consew sight unseen and said I maybe interested in the Pfaff. He didn't know the model number off hand so I planned to pick up the Consew. His shop is about 45 mi away, I got there by 6pm after stopping by the ATM for $400 (extra $200 just in case the Pfaff is what I would hope it to be. I really wanted a 145, 545 or a 1245) Got there and Both machines are up and running. They both were still being used for this upholstery shop. I bought the Consew and then I walked over to the Pfaff. It is a 145. Talking to the owner, The Pfaff was purchased new by his father sometime in the late 50s or early 60s. And He learned to sew on that machine. Later he bought the 226 in the 80s, new, to add to the shop. The Pfaff was still for sale. He said he didn't call anyone else until I came by. So I left there broke, but with two Awsome machines.

I really have a soft spot when it comes to tools. And I really enjoy the history of old tools. These 2, one owner machines, although showing there miles a little are going to be perfect once cleaned, checked out, and set up.

Cant wait to get started!!!

David