SpartanCarry Report post Posted February 16 HI everyone! My name is Doug and I sew bags under my label, Spartan Made Quality Carry. I just joined, though I’ve spent plenty of time on these pages soaking up the knowledge of so many talented and generous people. Hopefully I can share something useful! My workshop is entirely made up of vintage machines. I’ve got a Consew 225 walking foot, a Singer 168W post bed, a 31-15, 96, and two 112w double needle machines, one walking foot, one needle feed. Also got an old Merrow that is kind enough to still run, and a Singer 29 patcher that I never use. I have a few other machines to refurbish and either use or sell. Oh, I almost forgot, I have several Singer 68 flat bed tackers: a bar tack, and 3/4 and 1” box X tackers. They’re fun. I like working with veg-tan and latigo leathers, and have been at this only a few years. I’m practicing my hand-stitching. And my machine sewing is getting better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted February 16 Welcome to the group. Bunch of great people here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladegrinder Report post Posted February 24 Welcome! Lived in Delaware county back in the 70s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted February 24 Welcome, from about a year away from you as someone could get! Look forward to seeing your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpartanCarry Report post Posted February 24 My timing in joining was good. I just accepted a position as an apprentice mechanic at a local textile factory. I’m not officially an apprentice, but I’ll be working with the current head mechanic until I know enough for him to go to part time or retire. Lots of on the job training. I went in totally honest: I’m good with machines and electronics, and have fixed my own machines for a while now. But still, a ton to learn, so I’ll probably a frequent poster from now on. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatesLeatherGds Report post Posted March 1 Welcome! Some nice machines. Post some pictures of your work, if you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlamoJoe2002 Report post Posted March 13 Welcome. I'm also in the Philadelphia area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
