Carrieanna1172

does the buffing and rubbing also go for that Usmc black by fiebings? I love how dark and black that is but I am buffing and buffing and using a fiebings conditioner and I'm still Getting bleeding I think I need to buy a buffer ?

All good advice I put the bigger thread in hoping it would help because it had never happened until I used that smaller Tandy thread Anyway apparently it was not the thread I changed the needle and I will put in a new spool of thread in the 69 I also cleaned all the little spots and places the thread runs through Hope this help ! Thanks for the advice

One was by 69 from Tandy and This one now is 92

Anyone hazard a guess as to why my thread is shredding? I have changed thread sizes loosened the tension? Tightened it back up It happened the first time with some thread I bought from tandy thought maybe it was the wrong or not bonded kind so I changed back to the thread I purchased with the machine It appeared to be happening at the upper tension disk at first but now it looks like it is happening at the needle? Very frustrating ? I am sewing about 5 oz oil tan (called Kodak) leather the majority is double thickness as much as 4 layers? Not that this matters it tends to happen at just 2 layers? a size 18 needle

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Yes wiz crafts absolutely intend on contacting these guys! I sent an inquiry to Toledo on there online web form already a week or so ago they did me right with that consew they were very helpful. Just wasn't sure if I should be leaning towards one brand or another but I will be doing some inquiring over the next couple of months to find out what I should be Looking for

jlseather- yes I would love that if I could find anyone even remotely near me that was a dealer? I have googled to no end I have called my local Cinsumer machine dealer and mechanic he referred me to someone he heard of in St. louis not to terribly far but that guy apparently is out of business? Anyway not really finding a dealer near me Chicago was the other pop up I got in my search I would prefer St. Louis over Chicago but ? Idk Cobra Steve I will Definitly do that ! I was hoping to find someone close to me just because Im intimidated by prospect of yearly servicing and if there is a mechanical issue? But I will call to discuss

Ps my other machines for my everyday sewing are computerized Janome embroidery machines I know this may mean nothing to you but just trying to give you an idea of what I am used to working on

Question: I admit I have done zero leg work in looking for a new machine I'm hoping one of you fine fellows can lead me in the right direction. I am thinking of buying a new machine but I would like one with all the bells and whistles Definitely reverse stitching , Thread cutting, auto up down needle position, Extra large bobbin ! And maybe someone a dealer who could service it in Illinois? Iowa or missouri even This may be a pipe dream just because if something like this exists it's probably well out of my price range but it's good to have a base to start I sew mostly mens bags, rucksacks , back packs and the like but My goal is to transition into holsters and Knife sheaths I bought a used consew 227 last year and it is great to work on ! I have learned a lot about working with leather but I want more features?

Thanks for the help I am still not sure how exactly but it is fixed!!! I re threaded again and rethreaded a new bobbin it seemed to be a bit loose and there was something catching the thread in the upper tension and sort of fraying it new thread new bobbin and viola ! Thanks again !

Help my consew 227 is skipping stitches! Anyone had this problem or know how to fix I have re threaded bobbin, changed threads Changed needle everything can't figure out why it's doing this I just finished a project and it sewed fine As soon as I started again this happened ?

Wow thank you again I am loving all these patterns This should keep me busy for some time! You are most generous !

Awesome! Thank You

Thanks so much Jim! Super helpful!

Omg this is great ! I have been looking for a Dopp kit pattern like this! Great gifts for guys! Thank you!

I am having similar trouble My needle gets unthreaded as well

Ok so this is my first completed leather bag it was made as a donation for a fund raiser anyway I wanted to give it more interest so I decided to add - carve a design or burn on the flap and then stain or dye just Kind of experiment with carving or burning leather. I found out via experimenting the leather I am using is not right for carving ,burning, probably not painting? Didn't try that. It is a mahogany colored stained utility leather So - getting to the point I etched a design on the flap and outlined it with permanent marker It's a cool look but not really bright enough or noticeable enough? Any ideas on brightening, or just making it pop? Or stand out more? Pictures attached I tried to attach pics? Not sure what happened