Davidstryingtosew Report post Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Hoping to get this right and not end up with an expensive paper weight. I'm in the market for my first machine and have been researching and researching. Everything comes back to this site for the best info I can find... So last night I joined. I'm completely new at this.. Last time I used a sewing machine was in 8th grade. Made a long sleeve shirt that fit too tight. That was, well a long time ago. I'm doing a light resto on a 1997 audi A6 wagon with my wife and planned to purchase a leather kit, but no one has templates for it. One company says they'll make templates from my covers, but it'll cost an additional $500 plus I have to pay shipping both ways! Well, I've always wanted to get into this, and after looking into how complicated the machines are and how hard it really is, I'm really excited and cant wait to get started! I just hope I dont annoy too many of you with my ignorant questions as I try to progress forward with my skills Now for some questions... This morning I just missed a singer 211w155 in great shape 150 mi south from here for $250, but there is a consew 206RB for $600 about 150mi north from here and a 226 that I can mailed to me for $730. I just dont know what the differences are about the two. Also, are these pretty much average prices for these? I know the Singer was a deal. I'm planning to try out the clutch motor on the machines since I'm pretty that is what will come with either of these. But I am trying to budget in a new sewpro servo motor as well. I dont have plans to do the really heavy leather work most you guys do, but I would like to be able to from time to time. The main goal is to do upholstery leather. Any help will greatly be appreciated. Thanks for help in advance! David Edited November 17, 2013 by Davidstryingtosew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Try posting this in leather sewing machines. I'm not real familiar with either machine but I see posts about the 206 frequently and seems to be a sought after machine. The 226 might have a smaller bobbin than the 206, but again I'm not real familiar with either. Edited November 18, 2013 by J Hayes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
