Gilbert

Hi all, I am looking for my first sewing machine and I usually do small goods work like laptop sleeves, wallets, small bags. Here are requirement that I have in my mind with short knowledge - It should accommodate relatively thick thread. I work with 0.6mm ritza tiger thread and Tandy leather's waxed thread - Should be able to 2-3 layers of 8/9 oz leather. - Stitching should look good (or consistent) on front and back side. - Should be slow enough - Budget is around $1,000 Currently, I have been thinking Tippmann boss manual machine, but I heard stitching on the back side looks not great. Please recommend one. Please allow me to borrow you guys expertise. Thank a lot in advance.

Hi, all. I have been shopping around sewing machine for leatherwork in online, and I happened to find these one. I am new to sewing machine, and will use it for making wallet, small clutch, mainly with 3-6 oz leather. Could I borrow you guys expert knowledge on this? I narrowed down to these sewing machines. Singer 99-31: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111988397863?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Singer 403A: http://www.ebay.com/itm/152081314348?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Singer 401A: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/for/5568779423.html Singer 185J: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322087191624?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT My budget is under $200 ballpark. If you have any other sewing machine you'd recommend, please mention it at the below. Thanks in advance!

Hi, all. I wanted to make natural finish just like the picture below. How do I do that? I tried just put leather sheen or canaubar cream on natural leather, but it does not feel like what I wanted. Could you guys give me some tips? Thanks in advance!