Wishful

Thank you for the pattern, may we see pix of the inside and back to see how the Chicago screws attach?

+1 for the modeling spoon and practice, practice, practice. You're off to a good start, just be patient.

Looks good, it is on my list to try recovering a baseball.

Welcome.

All very nice.

Nice collection of memories.

Darn, I missed it!

Got it, thank you.

I really like the coin purses. I have yet to make something with a zipper. You inspired me to try. What steps for assembly. Zipper first or last?

Very nice, I recently learned the very same things

I like the idea

Double loop stitching is a lacing technique as shown here http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page96.html or and here on this site if you search for it. It may or may not be right for breast collars.

I guess it depends on what you are making. You can run a double loop stitch over it to hide the edge or use an edge coat product.

Very cool

You are correct, I was able to loosen the upper screw and lower the shaft a bit but it is very tight which I assume is due to the lower screw. I planned on taking it to someone but they are tied up until after Christmas so I figured I would fuss with it until then. I downloaded the navy manual and will try to disassemble and reassemble to figure out whats up. it seems to me something has seized but I'm stumped. I appreciate you pix and ideas. Im trying to identify what actually moves that presser foot up and down during sewing

Working on loosening the screw with liquid wrench. You are correct that the presser foot is stuck in the position. Does the presser foot eccentric play a role in the movement? If so how?

Thanks for the input guys, and the pix. The knee lifter seems fine, as does items 1 is loose. 2 and 3 are not moving , maybe that is it. I cannot turn screw 2 yet. Should they be loose or tight?

Very nice and it looks like a lot of work!

Not sure what I did exactly but while cleaning and oiling my machine, the rear presser foot is not lowering even though the lever is down. It is also not moving when I run the machine. I did not intentionally change anything but must have. Would it be the presser bar spring or knee lift lever? Any ideas? I appreciate any leads.

Thanks for the input.

I am looking to get another machine and the above 2 are available in my budget range. They are both walking foot machines but no reverse. I will slow them down with smaller pullies. One has a large bobbin but other than that, seem similar. Any thoughts on one over the other? Thanks.

Welcome back.

Thanks for sharing

Can't wait to see your progress

Ive bought some from tandy and hidehouse. I just came upon this place , but haven't brought from them yet. Looks like its probably all upholstery leather not veggie. http://www.waterhouseleather.com/scrap_leather_pounds.htm