Fighting with sewing machines

[EcnesseDesign]

 

Hey everyone,

I’m new here and super excited to join this community! Truth be told, I’ve never sewn leather before—I’ve only ever owned vintage home machines. For the longest time, I stayed far away from leatherwork. But if I’m honest, my past experiences with recycled fabrics on those machines have already taught me plenty of lessons (the hard way).

Let’s just say I’ve destroyed more than a few machines because I kept telling myself, “Come on, you can handle this!” Spoiler: they absolutely could not. My stubbornness has sent too many machines to the dump, and I’ve spent way more money than I care to admit on parts and repairs I wouldn’t have needed if I’d just accepted their limits.

For years, I’ve been on the hunt for the “perfect” commercial walking foot machine. You know the one—affordable, reliable, all the bells and whistles. But let’s be real, broke and cheap doesn’t usually lead to perfect, right?

After lurking here, reading posts, and soaking up advice from all the knowledgeable folks in this group, I was finally able to narrow down a list of machines. Some were dream machines I thought I’d never be able to afford—but guess what? Dreams do come true.

I’m thrilled to share that I just bought an Adler! She’s not the prettiest gal around, but she’s in perfect working condition and comes with everything I was hoping for: a servo motor, needle positioner, knee lift, and even 2 hours of training from the seller. And the price? Totally right for me.

It’s taken me six years of battling inconvenient machines and my own stubbornness, but I finally made it. I’m here with all of you now, and I couldn’t be happier to join this amazing community.

Thanks for reading, and I can’t wait to learn and grow alongside you all!

[Northmount]

2 hours ago, EcnesseDesign said:

I’m new here and super excited to join this community! Truth be told, I’ve never sewn leather before—I’ve only ever owned vintage home machines. For the longest time, I stayed far away from leatherwork. But if I’m honest, my past experiences with recycled fabrics on those machines have already taught me plenty of lessons (the hard way).

Moved your post to leather sewing machines.

[dikman]

The perfect walking foot machine? Ahh, you're a funny person.......  Anyhow, what you've bought should be a very nice machine to use and be a good "general purpose" machine. And welcome to the forum and the rabbit hole that is leather sewing machines!

[EcnesseDesign]

1 hour ago, Northmount said:

Moved your post to leather sewing machines.

I don't understand what you want me to do, and where is that?

[Northmount]

29 minutes ago, EcnesseDesign said:

I don't understand what you want me to do, and where is that?

I don't see where you don't understand that I moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines.

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