Sylvia

How exciting! New sewing machines are fun. I think you did pretty well having never sew on a machine. Do some practice pieces with curves and maybe try using the handwheel as you go around curves.

I use a sizzix and custom made steel rule dies. works pretty well for leathers up to 6oz.

go to goldstar tool get a servo motor... https://goldstartool.com/brushless-dc-servo-motor.html $110.00 fix and you never have to worry about step down pillows.

I prefer to pre punch holes too.

you might try sending goldstar some of the snaps that didnt fit to see if Dave can get a good die made for you. why but a whole new press when a die is what you need.

I am glad David was able to help you. I've been happy with both of my machines. I bought one and he gave me one. Most recently I got a serious electric cutting tool. It can cut 10oz HO saddle leather like NOTHING... only thing is it doesn't do curves. But If I need a straight line... it's awesome and it self sharpens!! (a huge deal for me.) check it out. https://goldstartool.com/Electric_rotary_cutter_4_inch_RSD-100.html

Hey Safe... I found this on FB... of course cookie dough is a lot softer than leather but if you could find away to create enough pressure....

:D I'm good for weird ideas that work. Like.... using a "scrap booker, die cutting machine" and steel ruler dies... to cut leather. But sadly my guy that made the dies quit.... <sigh> I once considered one of those old ringer washer machines... but finding one with intact ringers... and not all cracked and falling apart would be kind of tough and probably expensive. Be careful of metals.... remember leather typically has tannens... which react and turn black when it touches metal (steel, iron... think Vinegaroon) So.. maybe replacing the rollers with some sort of plastic ones would be better.

Good idea but the amount of pressure required to emboss leather would make it a workout for certain. Now if you could find an old machine.... like maybe a pasta roller... it might be possible if you could find one that would allow the thickness of the leather you use. (I like to think out of the box)

For those who want to know what Fiebings Deglazer contains.... Safety sheets are a good source for "ingredients" http://www.zackwhite.com/assets/images/msds/Deglazer.pdf

The deal is found at Goldstartool.com call them and ask for the "Sylvia Leather" deal. Since this deal was originally set up a few years ago it may indeed be 99.99 or so. But considering that Tandy charges over $200 for the machine and $100 for the dies I think this is a great deal. The dies are sized for the rivets. That said you could probably use a 7mm one to set a 6mm rivet, but considering the dies are so cheap, I recommend that you get the correct size.

You did read that correctly. When I originally got my machine the ligne 20 snaps didn't work. But that was over 2 years ago so Tandy may have corrected the problem. Just after starting leather craft some kind soul sent me a big ol' bag of snaps... I'm talking like 500 or more. I won't have to buy any for years. (thanks again kind soul.... whoever you are) I suggest you buy a small pack of Tandy's and see if they work on your machine.

I have personal experience and full on annoyance with this. Turns out Tandy's Ligne 20s are smaller by at least one millimeter and the result is a crushed cap or ring. I have other Ligne 24's that came from Lord knows where that work fine... haven't had much trouble with Tandy ligne 24s either. I guess in your case it's measure to see if it will fit. Or just try them on scrap.

So nice to hear they took care of you. I bolted mine down right away and haven't had an issue with it. But I don't go all "Kong" on mine either. lol

Yep, I think you need to shorten the throw of your handle. There's a screw or bolt type thing under the handle that adjusts. Adjust that out. Also make sure your rivet with the stem sits proud of the leather at least 1/16" . I've noticed that the rivets from Goldstar are typically for thinner leathers. Anything over 6oz will cause you problems. On a brighter note, the die will set a brown button.

I've only had issues with that when I was trying to rivet leather that was too thick. Another issue could be that you have the handle adjusted for a longer throw causing it to reach into the leather. Do you want to post a photo so others can take a look?

I've never found eyelets with necks that long. Goldstar has long neck eyelets but they still won't work with stuff that thick. It couldn't hurt to call David and ask him to help you find the right ones. Another option is to skive the area if you can. Good luck.

Yes. They are.

that very well could be. try creating a divot somehow. See if that helps

Too long of a stem will cause you problems. Too big of a hole will cause you problems.

Ok good.

I don't think the "dies for metal cover buttons" is correct. Line 16 spring snaps are more like the glove snaps you are seeking... so your best bet is to get the dies for that. The dies are 4 pieces. I still encourage you to speak with Goldstar to be certain about the correct dies.

You had me going with "segma fasteners" I had never heard that term before. The closest to that is the Spring snap, however they are not exactly the same. My advise is to contact David and ask him to see if he can get the dies for the segmas and if he can start supplying segma snaps. Be very detailed and concise in your writing if you choose to email him. Here is a youtube video that shows the segma fasteners.