sewing gusset corners with a machine

[esantoro]

I agree with Luke. I also use barge to tack my leather together prior to sewing. One thing I have learned, is if I let the glue set up over night, it is much easier to sew.

I use white glue and clamps. Let sit for 30 minutes and then I go to work, though overnight would be best and I do that sometimes too, if doing so fits within my time frame and with whatever else I'm doing at the time.

ed

[Luke Hatley]

I'm curious to find out if my problem with skipped stitches is due to my machine or my stirrup plate. Is anyone willing to swap stirrup plates for a maximum of two days? You take mine for two days and see how well it works on your Artisan machine, and I take your Artisan stirrup plate for two days and see how well it works on my machine, which is a 441 clone but not from artisan.

I'll cover all postage costs.

Ed

HEY ED ..I sent you a p m..........

[Luke Hatley]

Daryel , have you tried the Tandy Contack cement.? I beleive you will like it better than the 'New Barge' cement..

[dbarleather]

Luke, I'll definately keep that idea in mind. Thanks for the tip.

[Handstitched]

G'day ,

I have a machine called a 'Q Stitch Colt', ( a 441 clone) I had it transported over to Western Australia from Queensland Australia, and works just great, and being very new to machine sewing, reading the posts on here has been quite informative as I do intend to make bags with it.Making belts , sheaths etc.( all the 'flat' things ) is quite easy, but I'd like to learn more about making bags ( the more 'challenging' stuff ), especially saddle bags for both horses and bikes. So I'll be watching this particular thread with keen interest.

I have put a post on the "How To.." thread, in regards to machine marks on the leather, where someone has given me some really good advice.

I'll have to teach myself how to use one of those digital camera gizmos and post some pics of what I have done to get some feedback.

I would like to know how to get the stitches a bit closer to the edge , be it bags or belts etc.

I am using the 'twin toe' foot, that came standard with the machine?

The stitches are approx 5- 7mm from the edge.

Apart from me doing lots of practice,is there a particular foot that I need to use ?

All the best,

HS

[esantoro]

G'day ,

I have a machine called a 'Q Stitch Colt', ( a 441 clone) I had it transported over to Western Australia from Queensland Australia, and works just great, and being very new to machine sewing, reading the posts on here has been quite informative as I do intend to make bags with it.Making belts , sheaths etc.( all the 'flat' things ) is quite easy, but I'd like to learn more about making bags ( the more 'challenging' stuff ), especially saddle bags for both horses and bikes. So I'll be watching this particular thread with keen interest.

I have put a post on the "How To.." thread, in regards to machine marks on the leather, where someone has given me some really good advice.

I'll have to teach myself how to use one of those digital camera gizmos and post some pics of what I have done to get some feedback.

I would like to know how to get the stitches a bit closer to the edge , be it bags or belts etc.

I am using the 'twin toe' foot, that came standard with the machine?

The stitches are approx 5- 7mm from the edge.

Apart from me doing lots of practice,is there a particular foot that I need to use ?

All the best,

HS

Hi HS,

I'd like to know what modifications are made to the Q Stitch Stallion to allow for greater presser foot rise and reduced missed stitches. On the website there is some mention of a modified hook ring, which I'd like to know more about.

http://www.qstitch.com.au/index.cfm?Do=Vie...e&PageID=14

It seems like the stallion is similar to Artisan' 4000p and the Colt is similar to the 4000R. They also have listed Ferdco's Super Bull and a Highlead machine.

From my experience, to get the stitches closer to the edge, you'll need a single left toe and a slotted , feeddogless needle plate.

Ed

[Handstitched]

Thank you very much for your advice. I've learnt more in the last few weeks about my machine on this web site than I have since I've owned it for the last 4 months.

Thanks again.

HS

[ArtS]

Doug,

I've been waiting since about March for mine. I have the Artisan 3000. You may have a longer wait than 90 days so try a work around.

ArtS

Thanks for the tips, I have a sturrip plate ordered from Artisan but they are on back ordered for 90 days.

Doug

[andystevens]

This is my process when I sew in gussets whether they are round or square corners. First I make my gusset pattern a 1/2" wider so I have plenty of over lap. Then I rough the area that I will be gluing then I apply a coat of Barge Cement and let it dry then I apply a second coat of Barge and let it get a dry tacky feel to it, then I start to install the gusset being double barged it will stay in place thru a hurricane or a tough sewing job. As soon as I'm done installing I go to sewing it and I use a Adler 205-370 with just a round plate and this works great for me.