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Apologies. I didn’t realize I was posting on an existing thread.

Can we get pictures of the belts? I've never made a belt myself. I'm guessing you stitch through four layers total to attach the buckle.

@nejcek74 I think the needle bar clamp question is for you ^^

Thank you all who responded. I had suspected that I might have been rushing the turn. I'm actually aware that the needle needs to be partially on the upstroke but this reminds me to make sure before I make that turn. Sometimes I can excel very complicated things only to be tripped up by the simple stuff. I will make a deliberate point to pay better attention.

I had that problem when I started making holsters too, I mainly make knife sheaths. When I want to make a sharp turn I leave the needle at dead bottom, slightly raise the presser foot and turn the pulley by hand, as the needle rises you will see the thread at the needle tighten, indicating the hook has caught the thread. At that point it’s safe to make a sharp turn without dropping a stitch.

Hi Guell, I took the end cap off my cylinder bed (different brand) , but mine looks different than yours. mine does not flop around like that, and the flopping seems detrimental to the feed actually working. What I would do is first remove the slotted / hex screw which will allow the feed dog to be removed. this will gain you additional visibility and hopefully it will become more obvious what should be preventing the flop. Taking pictures as you go will help you get it back together once you've solved the mystery. Good luck! Post some pictures of your progress if you don't mind

I recently purchased a cast iron stand with a Heaton-Peninsular Button Fastener... manufacturer.... Boston Massachusetts..... Excellent condition..... Is anyone familiar with it.....thanks

The "appropriately sized needle" doesn't tell anyone anything. What size of needle?? Depending on the toughness and thickness of the veg tan a minimum size needle probably will not work. kgg

Deserves simple answer: NO kgg

That is a nice-looking belt, worth the effort for sure.

Hey, @girlscout4! Let's move this to the Leather Sewing Machine Forum, where you should get plenty of feedback. Next, i'll direct you to this treatise on what machine you might be looking to get ahold of: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/25239-the-type-of-sewing-machine-you-need-to-sew-leather/ $400 is going to be a tough nut to crack, but might be doable. Most of us have been where you are. You'll be a lot happier at $1000 to $1500. Even happier at $3K ...

Sounds like she needs to trim down there a 'lil bit 😜

I have an opportunity to buy a Singer 251.;I need a walking foot machine. I will pursue it if it is. Is a Singer 251 a walking foot machine? Simple question.

@Kayle When you quote someone, you keep the quote in the box and type your comment in the box below it. What you have done makes no sense at all. Please clarify what you are really trying to do. If you are asking where you can rent, then start a new thread in "wanted". Did you realize that you are commenting on a thread that is 5 years old? Toxo is located in the UK. You appear to be located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, 22553. You should identify your location so you get help that is more specific to your location. This is a world wide forum.

This is kind of cryptic. What are you actually asking or telling us? If you want some dialog, you have to do your part.

Singer 251 a walking foot?

Hi if you don’t mind me asking where did you get your needle bar clamp that you use? I can’t find one like that online.

s'ok UK is 1/3 metric and 0.66666bar imperial

I don't remember saying this! Is this you asking me a question?

His point is that Flea markets don't work and may be a waste of your time if you are trying to make a living doing this. Check out the vendor parking lot for Lamberginis lol. But here's the deal, there are literally MIllions of things you can make with leather, and millions of people from hundreds of countries so no one here can tell you how to be successful selling your stuff. It has to be top quality or at least look better than something you can buy at Walmart. You have to be a salesman and a living example of what you peddle, showing pride in yourself and your product or people will not even look at your stuff. The best place to start is by walking a few flea markets in your area, hang around , see what sells, ask vendors what is selling. Get a feel of what it is you are attempting to do. Don't ask us if it's worth it, ask the vendors at the flea markets. If they are all new vendors, why aren't there any old vendors? There may be no money to keep vendors coming back so location may affect your outcome even with a good product.!! I live in Wyoming, have never been to Florida, and haven't the foggiest idea what anyone would buy at a flea market in Florida, but it probably wouldn't be my Elk hunting gear. My guess is going to be sandals, flip flops and such. maybe straps to hold your sunglasses or sunscreen lotion, card wallets for your swimsuits. Whatever it is make it look good so if you're a beginner, then make it very simple until you gain the experience to expand your leather work to more complicated and pricier stuff.. Good luck to you my friend!!!!!! Oh, just food for thought, a leather card wallet with a stamped image of a bug at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop in Casper, Wyoming, sells for 79 dollars; they won't sell for 10 at a flea market.

Hi, Thank you, and thanks for reminding me about the archive. I plan to host my own modern website in the future. It was costing too much to host what was a hobby site.

On a tight turn, let the needle rise up off bottom about an 1/8th to 1/4 of an inch. It sounds like what's happening is you're turning the top thread away before the hook has a chance to grab it. Pretty common problem, actually. To quote @kgg's more precise explanation: And a 90 second youtube video:

Fred, I thought the UK was metric, so I was the one that changed it to KPH! My bad...

I had problems with my machine skipping stitches when sewing veg tan. I switched to a good quality poly thread and I haven't had problems since. Also make sure when you stop your needle to make sure it has started coming back up.