aguilerag Report post Posted March 7, 2013 I was at a thrift store the other day and saw this machine. It has a foot pedal with it. I talked the guy down to 20$ from 50$. I plugged it in and it runs. My question is this. Would this work for sewing wallets, watch bands and belts? Would it be a good buy considering price to learn on? I have some old sewing machines already, but for $20, if this would also work I want to get it. What do you all think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted March 7, 2013 I think if you spent the money for it already you probably wasted the $20. I believe Wiz will tell you it is a Home machine not intended for leather. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 7, 2013 I didn't spend the 20 yet, thought I would check on here first. Thanks Ferg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) That is a machine that I bet takes 20x1 needles... you would have better luck finding hens teeth. If I am correct it is a machine made by National Sewing Machine Company and Branded for Sears. They are hard to find parts for. I have two Montgomery Wards ones that are a couple years later than this one. Save your pennys... You'll want a real leather machine with a needle feed walking foot. At the very least an upholstery machine with a walking foot. But be aware that upholstery machines will mark up Veg Tanned leather. It's not so bad for upholstery leather, though. Edited March 7, 2013 by Sylvia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
