maciijazz

Thanks Wiz! I've been reading a lot of threads and am a bit intimidated, but I guess I should approach it like I did the craft, get in it and learn. I only have 2 years of experience, but I have already made a small business of the hobby, pretty much earning back all that I had invested in the hobby through sales. But a machine of this caliber will require quite the investment. I'll definitely be looking into one of these bad boys when the time is right.

I have been wanting to upgrade myself to using a machine, but I'm hesitant because I have absolutely no experience working a sewing machine. Would taking a sewing 101 class at a community college help in learning how to sew leather with a 441 clone type machine? Or can you just dive right in? I tried a Tippmann Boss, and sent it back when I ran into some issues with it. One issue that I have when sewing is that my product has 2-3 different thicknesses to go through. Thickest section is 3 layers of 8oz veg, and 2 layers of 4-5oz. Stone-oiled chap type leather. Thinnest section is 1 layer of 8oz. And 1 layer of 4oz. stone oiled. The boss was giving me issues in the changing of thicknesses. Was this me or did I need a better set-up like te 441 clones?