Help me choose a first sewing machine

[Help me choose a first sewing machine]

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. 

[Help to choose right sewing machine!]

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!

[Natural Finish Without Dying]

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!