Howdy folks! My wife and I are about to start learning leathercraft, and we are trying to figure what type of starter sewing machine we would need. The primary issue for us is that we have a limited budget for both tools and a sewing machine. We have about $500 to put toward tools, but only about $400 (maybe a little more) to put towards a good used sewing machine. Our primary projects for the time being would be items such as gun holsters, wallets, belts, chaps, saddle bags, horse bridles, etc.
I have been looking at the Consew 206R and the Singer 99-13 (mainly because they are affordable). I think that most of the leather we would be sewing would be thin enough for these machines, but I would like to be able to sew some thicker leather from time to time without burning up the machine. I know I am starting this on a pauper's budget, and with any luck I will be able to get a much better machine down the road. I appreciate your advice and suggestions, and thank you in advance.
