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Thanks for the help, I dont have enough material left over for patch pockets, I think I have found a way though! I do like those pockets on that green jacket though. Ive somehow managed to use 99% of my side, making the jacket. If it turns out well I will take a picture of the style im going to use.

I suppose the best option is to go thin, and have room for layers. Would be a real shame to make a cool jacket then only get to wear it if its below freezing. thanks on my leather coats that I got from the thrift store I only seem to have one style of outer pocket, its not a zipper pocket, they are made by cutting a line, then a little v at each end, and the edges all get folded to make it look nice. I was just wondering what the best way to do that, would be, I didnt know there were many other ways of doing it.

Ive made the shell of my jacket, and im a bit hung up on two things: the pockets on the outside for your hands/ how thick to make the insulation. If anyone has a good source/video of making pockets, It would be much appreciated if you shared it. For the insulation, im wondering what optimal thickness would be. If its too thick, it will only be wearable in extremely cold temperatures, if its too thin, it will require too many layers of clothing. Is it a good strategy to err on the side of thin, since you have enough room to wear more layers/ability to remove and dry layers for fast drying? The actual style of insulation is something im curious about as well. Ive got a sheet of polyester, its quite dense, I was planning on using that with a canvas liner. My local leather shop alway has good deals on shearling, is shearling much better than polyester? Im having a fun little "if the world ends, be warm" project spree, if anyone has features that make a jacket better for survival, feel free to share. sorry for all the random questions, its a bit tricky finding a good source for making diy jackets. The only tricky part seems to be the arm holes, so if you just template that, its a cakewalk! Its weird walking into a thriftstore now, and seeing templates and hardware, instead of clothes/bags.

Very nice, It looks like you got the hang of it.

learning on expensive leather is a silly mistake...that we have all probably committed. Do you know the those silver leather pens will work on waxed leathers? Does chalk work on waxy leather? leather certainly has its quirks when it comes to templates and how it wants to bend/stretch. Exactly, if you don't understand why it works, in a slightly different scenario you end up being lost because you cant mindlessly copy/paste.

Thanks. I actually took the wool liner out and wrapped the bottom in some nice thick fur-on sheep skin, the comfort went from barefoot, to squishy house shoes. the insulation on the soles it 10x better now as well. Im going to make another pair, and try to make them nice this time. Im curious if anyone has tried a welt that wraps around the top portion of the foot, and attaches a second sole, that would make them more water resistant?

XD it does feel good to figure something out after messing up a dozen times!

Im really slow and now realize you must mark the holes based on how much width the side panel parts add.... woops sorry for making a dumb thread

Ah I wasn't sure. They turned out well, did you use tires for the soles?

I cant seem to figure out why my pockets always come out uneven. I check for square, mark holes using the shape of the center portion of the pocket, not the sides that are sewn to the body of item. Do i need to add a border based on the width of the sides? Im so confused halp Since its not something anyone mentions its probably a super simple fix, but im slow... It would seem kind of obvious the circumference of the outer portion is greater than the center, but how do you know where to punch for the outer?

These were my first pair of shoes ive ever made. I actually really want to get into making boots. I like the combat boot/midcalf/boxing- style boots. These were made for hunting, with soft soles, removable wool liners, fur in the toe and around the top. I made many mistakes with them, but they turned out functional! So far ive been wearing them as house shoes since they are warm and comfy :D I actually made these using an old pair of rubber boots as a template, since they were too small. Mukluks and moccasin toe shoes in general are really easy to work with, these dont require a last to make. I made these on my singer 51w56. If you look at the right boot you can see i used a thin/damaged bit of leather. Once i realized i had already cut the piece and decided not to waste it. A few areas got messed up from just learning what the machine likes, apparently it doesnt like climbing seams XD not sure if that is a pressure issue or just asking too much from it. all leather used is oil tanned, I think? the uppers are made of a strange leather i haven't really worked with. Ive already gotten a request from a family member for a pair. Look forward to making more, and sharing projects with the forum. Next up will be a two toned messenger bag

Im going to post pics shortly. What are inseam boots? Is that the style where there is no tongue, and it folds? if so I actually wanted mine to be that way, but i cut them a bit too short for that style.

very cool, I like them! im working on a similar pair.

thank you, the links you have are actually easy to read. The one in the other thread would download but i couldnt open it on my pc. The link i had was too blury even on a laptop. Thank you much

I have found a manual online but its made up of photographs of a manual, and they are faded and hard to read. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/364573/Singer-51w51.html?page=4#manual Just looking for a manual/links resources, thanks! There was a link posted on my other thread but i couldnt open it for some reason.

Thanks! shoes are actually the main reason I want a cylinder arm/post bed machine. The consew is just 227, the 227r is about 1500 from the look of it.

are machine shops usually able to make the odd part you might break? The guy with the singer post bed machine said it works and I could come look at it. From some searching all the records of those machines were lost, does that mean parts and manuals are going to be impossible as well?

Hello, ive been messing about with my singer 211w155, and i'm wanting to upgrade to a cylinder arm machine, for shoes and other projects. All I really want is a medium strength machine. Ive found a singer 153w103 for $800/ a consew 227 for $800/ singer 153k103 for $800/ ADLER 5/16 2N POSTBED NEEDLE FEED BIG BOBBIN for 1300, however most work I would do, would be single needle. There is a landis 3 near me, for $1250. also a singer #W719788 for $500 Are any of these machines decent and at a decent price? I can hardly find anything about the consew 227, the singer 153w103 had a thread about it, from 12 years ago, saying it was a $400 machine. I cant seem to find anything locally, so ebay is my only real source atm. Located in missouri if anyone has something similar... Is there any reason other than price, to go with a cylinder arm over a post bed? The main thing im worried about is buying a machine that i cant find any information on, and it not work for what im doing...or to pay $1000 for a $300 machine.

I guess what i meant is, I would rather learn than to just copy paste mindlessly.

I do, however the materials will be very different, and I dont really want to cut up my jacket. I was more just looking for tips on designing the armpit/shoulder.

Ive never made a jacket, and im planning on making a really nice, thick leather jacket. Im curious about what makes a comfortable shoulder area/armpit/sleeve? anyone have any tips for jackets, almost zero videos on making leather jackets. pic is something similar to what i want, I plan on using a rabbit plate to line it. if anyone has tips on adding a liner, or working with fur plates, please share. My goal for the jacket is to be very warm, very durable, somewhat comfortable. Weight isnt important to me. Anyone have any unique closure designs that are good for windproofing, etc, I just want ideas to work with. no patterns the jacket in the pic seems to be "rough out" is this a durable or waterproof design? any pros to this?

I saw these on a ebay and some cobbling videos, but I never see people use them on small projects. So what exactly are these specifically for? are they better than burnishing? do you use these after burnishing? Ive done most of my beginner practice on thin soft chrome tanned leather, and I have a really hard time burnishing the edges and making them nice, is this just a characteristic of really soft chrome tan? Thanks!

I just bought it so I hope so! thanks for your responses :D

I found a singer 211w151, I cant find any reviews or forum posts about it, but the manual shows that its compound feed and its a good deal. Unless someone knows a reason it wouldnt work im going to buy it tomorrow. Im super excited to get one of these beefy machines.