Hi everyone,
First time poster and complete noob when it comes to leather working. I’m a long time baseball lover and played through high school, but i just recently completely deconstructed a baseball glove for the first time and I was struck by how relatively simple they are. So I decided to tackle the project of making one myself and it if it goes well, maybe turn it into at worst a regular hobby and at best a side job for extra cash.
Now that i’ve bored you I’ll ask my actual question. I’m looking for a sewing machine that will handle sewing the 4-5oz pieces of leather together with welting. Since this is my first attempt I’m not looking to break the bank on a machine, I’m looking to get a machine that will just get it done. If after I make this first one I decide I want to do this regularly I’ll look into dropping some dough on a machine.
Part B of this question. I have access to a laser. Would it be worth any effort at all to laser cut stitching holes and then hand stitching the gloves and just skip the sewing machine? Even so, I’d love to hear some machine recommendations for a starter like myself.
Looking forward to learning from you guys.
Justin
