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Kevin, Your welcome.

http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/1591D200A_240A_300A_308A_200B_210B_240B.pdf http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/ http://parts.singerco.com/html/machines.html I hope this helps, Al

Let me know if this is helpful. Sorry if I posted it in the wrong place. {we'll see if this works}

I know someone who needs that machine in new york brooklyn to be exact . how far is that ? there's a part missing on the bottom we call it the shoe. it's a holder for the lower die set . call me and I'll help you broker the deal.

Chap patterns are easy. I'll try to make a tutorial video after Sunday (busy till then) Enjoy your weekend, Al

Steve, Your tutorial makes it look easy. Why not post it here at leatherworker.net so it can be found easier? Have you considered placing a banner ad that way all the member here will know about your great tools. Best of luck, Al

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Jovial, I see three problems: 1)to much presser foot pressure. evident by the scratches in photo 1 2) incorrect needle choice for the textile / equipment configuration 3) equipment configuration problem... the hole in the feed dog or throat plate is to big and off center relating to the center of the needle evident by the bubble on the side of the needle hole flesh side of your photo. This is what happens to a machine when it has been used with large thread and needle combo. recommend less presser foot pressure leather point needle replace feed dog or throat plate and maintain min clearance between needle and hole in aforementioned parts. adjusting the presser foot pressure is a simple adjustment that will have no cost. needles are cheep feed dog and the installation my be a few bucks in my opinion is the underside of the work piece only madders if it will be exposed and if it becomes un sightly i would change the needle, adjust the presser foot and leave the rest alone. good luck,

I feel that a particular topic has been left out of this conversation . As leather workers, we are all copycats at first,.and with time and experience, we become designers. Many of the beginners of this forum are asking for information when it is already available on the Web, but they are unwilling to do the research themselves. A while go, there was a thread concerning the French rolled edge on a wallet . I suggested that the poster do some research himself, share his results with us and we would help him along. The poster was unwilling to do the basic research that it would take to develop the minimum skills and advance his project along. . I was roundly criticized and the thread was closed. We are now facing a similar situation. A novice is asking for complete instructions and information, but he is unwilling to do the basic research himself. I would suggest that he make the gun holster, show us his work, then we can use our vast collection of knowledge and experience to help him clean up his design . Through trial and error, we gain valuable experience; we've all done it before and will do it again. My perspective is easy to understand. If you are willing to put in the time and effort I will gladly help you.

As you wish.

Mokosh, That has to be the most beautiful corset I have ever seen. The attention to detail..... All I can say is WOW!! My hat's off to you, Al Bane

Ray, I can't tell if there is a gusset . If so does it go around 3 sides? or only 2 with no seam along the bottom? Thanks for the pics. We are one step closer.

I've been wanting to chime in for a couple days , but didn't due to lack of information from the OP. As we all know zippers and there installations can vary widely. depending on the zipper, the textiles, and the application the installation procedures can vary. As an manufacture I will follow the Designers requirements. As the designer I am at liberty to design the project as i see fit. I like to utilize all available methods as necessary glue , tapes, pins,align and sew.etc.what ever the job requirements call for. Naturally I would opt for the most efficient methods. My hesitation in posting was due to the lack of information on the project at hand. wouldn't you know it ? Ray said the magic words I've been looking for "I've got 100 x 5" zippers to sew into some small change purses this coming week " Now we have a goal!!! Ray lets see what your project looks like so we can find the most effective way to help you. Do you have photo or sketch any clues would help. All the best, Al Bane

Sorry I'll Try again

I hope this helps.

call me and i'll talk you through it Al 818 209 7945

$200.00 ? I would pay $200.00 Drive an hour and by her lunch if the machine was working or not. What could be the typical worst case? It needs a hook? replace the hook and sew for the rest of your life. I recommend picking up that machine asap. Best of luck,