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I'm looking for Singer, Consew and Seiko darning machines for apparel weight.

Found the generic part number - #240030 For the record - here's the previous thread -

The machine I'm using takes standard single feed dogs and throat plate. I'll swap out for a wide four row needle feed feed dog. I agree those little feed dogs leave a little to be desired. It's decorative stitching, more than twice as large as actually necessary. Just found out Juki Europe won't sell that presser foot block I posted for the X55268.

Let me stew on it. You might like this super obscure subclass - I wonder if it'd be worth commissioning a run of those presser foot blocks to see if they'd sell on eBay. Might take too many years - https://www.ae-sewingmachines.co.uk/juki-dnu-1541-x55268

Thank you for the images and part number. I can't find that part for less than $150 (assuming this is it - https://www.hendersonsewing.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=D57790854AC64DB69C18C7B9A0236E9B). 111W style are cheap and come with comp/edge guides. I need a set that would swap between plain open toe and edge guide., the tolerances on those slotted needle feed are just horrific. They are for double needle versions, anyways.. Will the rear presser bar stay down if the vibrating foot isn't touching material? I'dve thought I'd need to disconnect something.

For apparel. Easier to control plies and smoother operation. Bigger bobbins and bigger hooks than standard needle feed machines as well so we can push the thread size and stitch size.

I have a 111w style compound feed I'd like to convert to needle feed. I know I've seen a thread on here about the necessary parts and adjustments but I can't find it. I seem to recall a special conversion foot for the rear bar or you could use a 111W needle feed foot if you turned it sideways. Anyone recall the thread or can walk through the conversion?

Price is complete with head, table and servo.

Like new, owned by a Union Special trained machine technician. This is the safety clutch model. Purchased new from Sunny Sewing in Dallas about a year ago. I'm not sewing leather and would prefer to use my needle feed machine for my denim projects. Can deliver within 30 miles for free, 100 miles for a charge. Comes with LED, 10 bobbins and manual. $1,200 OBO

Tanner Leather Goods out of Portland, OR.

That is goshdarn brilliant Wiz, thanks.

Good to hear, thanks for the replies. Most of my stitching is going to be 1/8th from the edge (all belts and wallets, no holsters or saddles). I'm assuming I need a slotted plate throat plate, but that would compromise my reverse, no? The pieces will mostly be 2 or 3 layers of 4-5oz, or 2 layers of 10 oz for belts.

Hey everybody, me again. I think I want to pick up a heavy duty leather stitcher. I've grown pretty accustomed to putting over edge stitches on my work, like this one on a bifold I made - http://www.flickr.co...983522611. If you sew the seam with a machine can you overedge and lock the stitches off with a saddle stitch assuming you leave yourself enough thread? It sounds like a pain in the butt but I'd like to try if feasible.

I have some repetitive stress injuries in my back and punching holes is the step that aggravates it the most. Is it possible to convert a lockstitch machine to an awl puncher only? I have a 111w155 and I'd like to put a diamond awl in the needle bar to replace hand punching but so far it doesn't look like it'll fit. Any prior art on the scene?