I am new to the forum and trying to do a crash course on sewing machines. I have been looking at a Pfaff 545 in town but I already made one mistake, a Bernina 950, and I don't want to make another.
I've read through the forum and learned a little but I am still unsure what to do.
I sew sheepskin and leather dog toys, leashes and collars. My budget is under a thousand dollars, so I'm looking for a good used machine. I don't really know the difference between needle feed, compound walking foot, and walking foot machines.
Sheepskin is porous and easy to pierce with even my Singer 500 but the thickness of the fur is what causes problems. I don't even bother to try and get the leather sewn and I'm really at a standstill in terms of what I can design or do without an industrial.
I looked at a Consew but the Pfaff seems a much more robust machine. I don't think the Boss is right for me because I need to mass produce items. What else is in my price range?
Oh, I also have a Bonis fur machine that I picked up very inexpensively on Ebay, does anyone use one of these? I will probably eventually set it up if I can figure out how the bloody thing works. But I really need a machine for leather.
Thanks in advance for any information. Art suggested this group and thanks again to him.
Pat in L.A.
