YanceyCravat

Let me clarify what kind of saddles I am referring to. Most of our saddles are decker style saddles see example below. I didn't really plan on working on the riding saddles. I bring this up because I think the decker style might be easier to work on and require a less powerful machine. https://www.ebay.com/i/392139265528?chn=ps I am not sure how thick the canvases are. I never really paid much attention to that. I just know they are thick enough to take a beating and not rip.

Do you think the Consew 206rb5 (medium duty) is worth 1200 dollars?

I live an hour from Sacramento, the canvas I am referring to is pretty heavy stuff so I was hoping there would be something out there that would work.

Greetings, I would like to start by thanking the forum for approving my account. This December I would like to invest in a sewing machine for leather and canvas. I know nothing of sewing but I would like to learn. I currently have over 15 saddles and lots of canvas goods. From saddle bags to bedrolls to tarps. The problem is that I really have no way to repair them and the local fabric shop is no longer in business and the person who made most of my saddles retired a few years back. In short I need a sewing machine for canvas and leather to repair all my stuff. According to other threads on this forum I need to get a walking foot sewing machine. I was hoping I could get some assistance on picking one out. I am not sure what separates a 2000 dollars sewing machine to a 500 dollar sewing machine and it is pretty hard to find much information online. I am not sure what is a good sewing machine for leather and canvas, ideally I can get one that can do both. In addition I would like to get a machine that is complete, some threads talk about getting pieces in an la carte fashion, but I would like to get a complete unit. It doesn't need to be new just complete and ideally durable. Here are so examples I found in my area for sale. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/hsh/d/seiko-tf-cylinder-arm-walking/6724085130.html https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/hsh/d/juki-heavy-duty-upholstery/6723422764.html https://sacramento.craigslist.org/art/d/new-upholstery-machine-with/6723654920.html Edit: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/d/consew-sewing-machine-205rb-1/6723129685.html