LeatheryPalm

I want to build a money belt style cartridge belt. I'm thinking 25 loops for 45 Colt and 6-8 loops for shotshells. Is that being too ambitious? I can compromise on the number of loops but the money belt style is part of the persona I'm trying to build. I've built a couple cartridge belts and holsters before but this would be another level comparatively speaking and I'd rather pick a few brains from some older, more experienced makers before I get down to it. Firstly, has anyone here used the Old West Collection cartridge belt pattern pack by Will Ghormly? That's what I have and plan to use but some of his instructions aren't exactly clear. I was hoping someone could clarify something. Secondly, I'm wanting the inside of the money belt to be able to hold coins up to the size of a Silver Dollar. I'm not the best at math so how wide a strap would I need to accommodate such a coin?

I'm a hobbyist leathercrafter here in Indianapolis, IN. Got my start making belts and occasionally, holsters. I'd like to start saving towards a sewing machine but there's SO MUCH information out there and I've got the following conditions: - I'm only doing this as a hobby now but wouldn't mind going pro, or at least semi-pro so something that can speed up production is important. -workspace is very much at a premium. If I were to invest in a table or pedestal mounted machine then that would be it. Ergo, I need something that can do lots of different types of projects. Myself and I, I like making cartridge belts and Old West holsters but I figure that is more a niche market around here. So conditions mentioned, here come the questions. -Are there ANY tabletop, COMPOUND feed machines that don't need a servo motor or is that a pipe dream? I know I read on one of these forum posts that machines like Sailrite Walking Foot machines aren't true Compound feed as they are not triple feed, only double feed. -Is it worth it to start with a tabletop machine(read:portable) if you plan to do heavier materials? I've heard a lot of "buy once, cry once" on this forum and as expensive as some of these machine are I want to do just that.