pasturepony

Is there a reason reverse is truly needed? You can just leave the needle down, lift the pressor foot, turn the beta, then lower foot, right? I'm sure there's a way to lock the thread so it doesn't pull too? I had an old industrial when I was in college but it's been years.

Thanks Wizcrafts, and sark9... I guess I could do 2 layers and only 3 if one was the thinner biothane. Then anything four layers (very seldom) use a rivet instead. That might get me down to a thinner size so I fall within the cheaper category...$1k is definitely too much for my few times a year usage. I'll measure my tack thickness when I get home.

Hi, I like to futz around and make my own horse tack and camping equipment. I'm looking for the least expensive and smallest option sewing machine that can sew through 2-4 layers of standard tack grade beta or biothane without binding up or hurting the machine. I'm not looking to make large quantities, just personal stuff and some for friends. So hoping for a few lower cost and good used options that will get me through. It doesn't need to be a traditional sewing machine...what about one of the cobbler sewing machine things? Thanks!!!