Cortella

Thanks for moving this to the sewing machine subforum, northmount. And thanks for everyone's good ideas. I am really interested in filing the presser foot, as brmax said, because even with the leather foot it lets tracks sometimes. And after reading a lot in this forum, I'm inspired to try more of these creative light weight projects. Thanks for all the helpful info.

Lol, I'm not sure the name of the machines the current sewer uses, but they are quite out of my league as my friend owns an actual leather shop, makes saddles, and generally does everything I wish I could do but can't afford. I guess I'm just looking for something I can set up on my work bench. Is there anyone out there who uses a Sailrite with a leather foot?

I am rather new to leather work and am trying to find the machine that would work best for my interests. Up to this point someone else has always done the sewing for me. My projects involve a lot of book covers, laptop cases, knife sheaths, and pistol holsters. I currently have Sailrite and have only sewn 4-6 ounce on it. I do have the opportunity to buy a tippmann but know nothing about them. Would a tippmann be better suited to heavier leather? I'd be glad for any advice! Thanks.

I am rather new to leather work and am trying to find the machine that would work best for my interests. Up to this point someone else has always done the sewing for me. My projects involve a lot of book covers, laptop cases, knife sheaths, and pistol holsters. I currently have Sailrite and have only sewn 4-6 ounce on it. I do have the opportunity to buy a tippmann but know nothing about them. Would a tippmann be better suited to heavier leather? I'd be glad for any advice! Thanks.