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Nice work. Looks great!

I've got a 78-1 just because it was unusual, fairly close by and inexpensive. It's really just a run of the mill needle feed machine. And it uses an unusual needle, but it's available. It seems like there were some feet or attachments available for it, that were maybe it's schtick? Look for the parts lists for the singer versions. They might give you an idea. Later this evening I'll get to a real computer and see if I can find them again.

Assuming that's the usual swivel knife and stamp treatment, it's a pretty deft hand on that 2/3. Did you apply the dye with brushes and maybe some kind of pick in the knife cuts on the leaves? I really need to make effort and up my dye game. Very inspiring work.

Thanks, BossLady!

Made this for one of my wife’s coworkers. 2/3 oz. W&C. outside cover. The inside is some 1.5 mm veg tan from Frogjelly leather. All handstitched with .6 mm Tiger thread. Except the ID window.

The feet look like they might be piping feet, a photo of the bottom of them would confirm it.

Here's how I would do your project: 5/8" is the standard width, but for stamping you may go 3/4 to and 1" wide. Cut your pieces, case the leather, and do your stamping. Edge and burnish the edges and dye (I'd use dark brown, Fiebings pro dye if possible). Treat with neetsfoot oil (both sides) and let dry. After oil has penetrated, rub it well with a cotton cloth or sheepskin (this enhances your work). Now, punch your holes and assemble. If you oil after punching the holes, the oil will darking the leather around the holes (no real problem, it will level out over time). There is no real value to use a protective coating such as resolene or tancote. Just wipe off the dirt and swet after riding.

Thought it would be good to share an early piece, found it and it is rough.

I have tried many times to contact Collage sewing and always get a message invalid phone number. what can I be doing wrong? I searched google on how to enter a phone number to another country and doing that did not work either.

Thanks everyone! I'll definitely make sure to use neats foot oil. That's probably where I went wrong last time as I just used the leather cream I had on hand, which did not work nearly as well as I had hoped. Do I have to oil both sides of the veg tan or just the grain side? I'll probably use dye as well like BlackDragon mentioned. Another stupid beginner question, but is a finish like tan kote sufficient enough to prevent dye from rubbing off? Or is there a better alternative for tack? I take pretty good care of my leather tack, but I want this headstall to last. Sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I have a general idea of what I'm doing so I'm less likely to make a mistake.

oh my, sadly no money for the next several months, plus no trip to Sweden possible before summer. Tack for showing this real fine machine, good luck to find someone, who takes it. Greetings from Hamburg / Germany (that little village far south of Sweden 😁) -> I will post a link in our symaskin teknik forum, as some of us are from / often in Scandinavia -----edit---- done (posted under ebay -> Ebay Dezember 2025 in https://www.naehmaschinentechnik-forum.de

nope and i cant think of the tooth count right now, but it cuts heavy leather like a champ.

Tom, those links don't show the feet unless one is a member of Facebook AND has joined that Facebook Group.

Have you ground the teeth down on that bandsaw Chuck?

I didn't notice until now, that on your first picture, the front star is light blue, the noxt "purple/pinkish/gold" and then again iceblue on the last two pictures. Really a cool effect! If it breaks the continuity with the other books, I suppose it is better to go with something that will work on all of the books. Metallic green (like a green june beetle) would look good too, but so would gold. What is your plan with the other three books, and the two line border line? Brgds Jonas

A table top band saw for cutting the thick stuff too.😉

I moved your post to leather sewing machines. This is where the machine guys hang out so you are more likely to find answers here.

Have you read my article about how to post photos to our forum?

Hello Guys, im looking for leather Needles for my Adler 220, 7x23 needle System, i found out that 328 Needles have very close specs (length, end to eye). Did any one try this, or is there adjustment on the machine necessary? Thanks!

Recently, I was given this sewing machine. From what I have been able to figure out (not much) is that it's a Consew Model 28 made by Seiko as well as a copy of the Singer 78-3. It's on a Singer Table which appears to be in great shape. I'd like to figure out more. Age? It's the dark olive matte green finish with a black line above the black base. I'd like to restore and use. Any oil recommendations beyond the premium sewing machine oil? Anything need grease? Any idea of the age? I've scoured Google using "Consew Model 28" and only really 2-3 pictures appear in this vintage. Who do I contact at Consew regarding the serial number? Any tips on restoring table? It's age? What is the best think to do to the table top. Any instructions that come with this table? Large factory pin holes found in 4-5 locations on top. Motor maintenance? Can anyone identify the walking foot on this machine? Finally, can anyone explain the weird letter arrangement on this machine? Appears to be two different similar styles of letters. Appreciate any advice, tips and even some criticism. Noah Consew 28 Operating Instructions.pdf

The single star on the front and the 3 on the back are holographic so they change color. The silver may work because one of the trees on the back is silver but it would break continuity with the other Tolkien books I plan to make.

There is no lifetime limit, and the upload limits are pretty broad. Post away!

The "bar" is the lever for knee or foot lift. Pfaff 27/28 and Adler 48 are very similar, you'll find the manuals online.

If so, then I would suggest using two narrow silver lines, to correspond with the silver start in the middle, It would make the gold stars and the Elvish script stand out more that way. (I can't really see if the star is silver or a very light ice blue, but I would use that colour) Brgds Jonas

@paintpony7417 Neatsfoot oil and sunlight. Daily "wear and tear" will in my experinece quickly darken a piece. Brgds Jonas