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    Montréal, Quebec
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    handbag designing & making

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    small leathergoods
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  1. Blanka
    I would get it for a 1100$ and it has a clutch motor (that I've heard is stronger but always makes a noise in the back, which can be a problem because I would have it at home) and adjustable table that makes it a flatbed machine. My price range would have been around a 1000 but all the machines that I'm finding are on the range 2-3-4000$ at least. I would sew up to 3/4 thickness (20-25 mm) and the thread I usually use is 50/2 or 20. (this is another sizing system I guess, that we used in Europe, where the smaller the number the heavier the thread)
  2. Blanka
    Hey Mtlbiker this is so cool, you've gotten this far by yourself, congratulations! I think it can even be nicer to just have it as a hobby on the side - no pressure on selling them, just doing it for the passion of creating. The thing is, I would need the arm to sew parts I can only reach if I can put the bag on the arm. But thanks I'm considering getting a flatbed so it can work as a flatbed machine as well. I'm still trying to figure out which is the best choice - I've just found an old Pfaff 335 H3 model on marketplace, are you familiar with that model? It is way cheaper than every other option at the moment. Have a nice evening! Blanka
  3. Blanka
    Hey Mtlbiker this is so cool, you've gotten this far by yourself, congratulations! I think it can even be nicer to just have it as a hobby on the side - no pressure on selling them, just doing it for the passion of creating. The thing is, I would need the arm to sew parts I can only reach if I can put the bag on the arm. But thanks I'm considering getting a flatbed so it can work as a flatbed machine as well. I'm still trying to figure out which is the best choice - I've just found an old Pfaff 335 H3 model on marketplace, are you familiar with that model? It is way cheaper than every other option at the moment. Have a nice evening! Blanka
  4. Blanka
    I would prefer to find something used - I can't really afford to buy a new machine unless it really is the best option, so I'm still searching, but I have to make a decision eventually. I also have to consider if anything needs to be changed or fixed it would be easier to go through the process with a warranty, that makes me lean towards the new machines. I'll check that store out as well, thanks again for helping Blanka
  5. Blanka
    Hey MtlBiker, at first thanks for your help and all the information above - I'll check out this model. Also, can I search up the bags you're making? I'm curious It was a bachelor program of 3 years where I've learned to create bags from the first sketches through models until the final product, all sewn and put together by hand I would like to create small trunks like this one:
  6. Blanka
    Thanks a lot kgg! I'll look into these models you've mentioned! Have a nice day!
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    Hello everyone I graduated from a leather course where I've used the Durkopp Adler 669 cylinder arm machine. I am looking for a machine that can be comparable to that, but preferably cheaper. I'm making small leather handbags - it needs to have a cylinder arm. I would like to make belts and wallets as well. I would say I need something that sews through medium thickness, is simple and can sew slowly and precisely when needed. I am looking at the Consew Model 277R-3 and PFAFF 335 and Techsew 2600 Pro models at the moment, but I am also open to find a model that is used or just an old type, but not too sure which brands are the most reliable. Thanks for your help in advance Blanka from Montréal
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