Hi folks, I'm a custom guitar and ukulele maker. I'm trying to figure out what kind of sewing machine I need to make custom cases for my instruments. I've noticed that there are a lot of experienced sewing machine users here who work with heavy materials and I would like a recommendation on a machine.
If you've ever looked at a normal guitar case, you may have noticed that there is a lip on the lid of the case which is usually sewn into place. The lip is often a tolex covered strip of 1/8" plywood or cardboard or synthetic material and it is face sewn onto the edge of the lid, which is usually formed or fabricated from a similiar thickness material. I've looked at a number of patchers mentioned elsewhere in these forums. Would a machine like a group 3 cobra or a Cowboy CB227R or similiar be suitable for this job ? I only make a few dozen instruments a year and would prefer not to spend a lot of money on a machine. What kind of machine would be needed in this application ? What kind of needle ?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
William King
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