904slumpin Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Hi I'm new to the forums and i need some advice on a machine that will reconstruct basketball sneakers. I'm into sneakers decons and i have a couple questions, I am looking for a machine that will succesfully sew these fabrics such as leather, exotic skins and suedes I know these machines cost thousands of dollars BUT is there a good enough older used machine that i could find on craigslist for around $4-600. I dont care if the thing is covered in rust and from 1809 aslong as it does the job. A few models on my local craigslist would be singer model 20-13 for $400 tacsew t622r for $500 singer 591 for $300 yamaha gc8500 for 600 juki ddl5530 for 700 chandler c-765 thompson pw201 (i beleive) for 400 singer 212g140 for $800 PLease any help is needed and suggestions/advice thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MG513 Report post Posted September 28, 2015 You need to get a Singer or Adler patcher machine. $600+. This will allow you to do simple things, such as replacing Nike checks etc, without having to take the whole shoe apart. Make money doing that then you can buy a flat bed or post bed to sew uppers. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
