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Thank you very much. this is the kind of information that is very helpful to newbies like me.

Thank you kgg. That's what I need to know and I figured it would be the case but I want to do my homework. I appreciate your help.

Hello all. I'm just getting started with researching sewing machines and I'm looking at buying (local) an unused (new although pretty old) Sears Kenmore 148.15600 for $250 if it would be able to sew leather (purses, wallets, sheaths, etc.). I'm also considering a Consew 206RB-5 which I know will easily work for me but is considerably more expensive. If the Kenmore will do what I'm looking to do, then I'd rather go the much cheaper route and get a useful machine but what I'd like to know is this: 1) Will it handle thicker or multiple layers of leather (bags, sheaths, wallets, etc.)? 2) what modifications will I need to make (if any) to the head? 3) What would be the largest needle/thread I could use? 4) Is it a good buy at $250? Any information would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to waste money and I know the knowlegeable folks here will steer me right. Thank you in advance! Phil