AdamHaskin

That's probably what I'll end up doing. Looks like I'm diving in head first! Well, while I probably shouldn't justify it, I'm single and have no kids, so I'm the only one left to spend the money on. Lol

Exactly. I thought "I'll get a manual machine. That'll probably be a lot cheaper," but they're still just expensive enough that it's worth just saving a little more to get one of the less expensive motorized ones. Then I started looking at reviews and watching a bunch of videos and everyone raves about the cobras and I've never been one to refuse the temptation of having the biggest and best equipment, even if it stays just a hobby. Pocketbook be damned! That is what I'm learning. Why do I pick up such expensive hobbies? Lol

Ya. From everything I've been reading and seeing online, most people are saying just save up and buy the best tool for the job, so you don't end up going through a bunch of cheap machines that won't end up doing what you want anyway. I was looking at cobras wishing I could afford one but thinking I'd settle for something less to get me by. Now I'm thinking I might just wait til I have enough saved to pull the trigger on something I won't regret buying later.

Well, it's looking like my price range might be higher than I wanted. Lol. I was hoping for around $1000, but I might just wait and save up for a nicer machine and be done with it. I'll check out the models you suggested. Thanks!

I'm new to leatherwork and I was thinking about getting a sewing machine, but it appears to be a pretty substantial investment. Is there a place to look where I might be able to get a used machine for a little cheaper, or possibly just a cheaper manual machine that is more in a beginner price range? Unfortunately, I want to stitch projects that are pretty thick (holsters, tack, etc.), but my hands don't enjoy all the hand stitching.

I was planning on neatsfoot right after the dye, then some feibing's aussie conditioner, then the resolene. That being said, I think the blue is still looking slightly darker, but by the time I antique it, I don't think it will be noticeable.

Thanks! I'll for sure post a Pic. I'm just very slow in my process, so it might be a while. I was watching some videos that showed applying neatsfoot oil right after the dye to help even it out. Once you put resolene over everything, does the oil still soak through ok?

It doesn't look as bad on camera as it does in person, but it's blue and I had planned on dyeing this piece saddle tan. I'll try the alcohol. I'm surprised to hear that acetone is an option. I figured something that strong would be a no go on leather. Does it not damage it?

I'm new to leatherwork, and I am making a holster. I got my pattern transferred onto my leather and started cutting with my swivel knife only to notice about half way through that the blue dye in the sleeves of my shirt had transferred onto the leather in a few places. Is there a way to remove this and salvage the project? I kept on working on it just to get practice, expecting to trash it, but it's looking better than I thought it would (for me,) and I hate to just throw it away now.