LilRay Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Found a Singer 648 sewing machine. Don't even know that it works, (doesn't have cable). I can get cable for $14 but before I spend any money, does anybody have any idea if this thing might sew leather for wallets? Can't find any specs so I thought I'd ask here. God Bless, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Found a Singer 648 sewing machine. Don't even know that it works, (doesn't have cable). I can get cable for $14 but before I spend any money, does anybody have any idea if this thing might sew leather for wallets? Can't find any specs so I thought I'd ask here. God Bless, Ray Hi Ray, the Singer 648 is a home machine made back in the 60's. I assume that you are talking about the foot control/wiring when you say "cable". You can sew very light leather on this machine, but be looking out for a true leather stitching machine in the future. Thanks, Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Old Touch-and-Sew I think. Garment weight only, 33 or so thread is max, anything else will "untime" it. Art Found a Singer 648 sewing machine. Don't even know that it works, (doesn't have cable). I can get cable for $14 but before I spend any money, does anybody have any idea if this thing might sew leather for wallets? Can't find any specs so I thought I'd ask here. God Bless, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilRay Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Hi Ray, the Singer 648 is a home machine made back in the 60's. I assume that you are talking about the foot control/wiring when you say "cable". You can sew very light leather on this machine, but be looking out for a true leather stitching machine in the future. Thanks, Steve Steve, You're right. I was meaning the controller. Sorry, but I know nothing about sewing machines. Old Touch-and-Sew I think. Garment weight only, 33 or so thread is max, anything else will "untime" it. Art Thanks fellas! I don't think I'll invest anything into it as it seems for the same money for a controller, I could get a running version on Ebay. Back to learning to hand stitch! :D God Bless, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted March 25, 2011 Art & Steve are correct in trying to steer you away from this machine,the Touch & Sews have plastic gears that will break when trying to sew heavy.I've replaced gears in 100's of them over the years & most people are just sewing clothing. Get an old Black Singer 15 class with the can type motor on the back they'll sew thinner leather & use up to #69 thread . Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilRay Report post Posted March 25, 2011 Art & Steve are correct in trying to steer you away from this machine,the Touch & Sews have plastic gears that will break when trying to sew heavy.I've replaced gears in 100's of them over the years & most people are just sewing clothing. Get an old Black Singer 15 class with the can type motor on the back they'll sew thinner leather & use up to #69 thread . Bob Thanks Bob. The machine was found in the attic of the house I live in. No harm, no foul, no money lost. God Bless, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
