Buying A Leather Sewing Machine

[blackrosedie]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all your advice. I got a machine last night, I hope it is going to do what I need it too. So scary sewing on it! I have not used an industrial machine for a long time. It is quite beat up and has a singer motor in it but I got it at a bargain price. It looks like I might also being given a flat bed industrial machine too which will be great. I included some pictures.

[Jimbob]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all your advice. I got a machine last night, I hope it is going to do what I need it too. So scary sewing on it! I have not used an industrial machine for a long time. It is quite beat up and has a singer motor in it but I got it at a bargain price. It looks like I might also being given a flat bed industrial machine too which will be great. I included some pictures.

What ur pictures showing ia a small cylinder Pfaff...also made in Germany...but not a Adler 105...which is much bigger...!!?

James

[blackrosedie]

Hi James,

Yep I ended up getting the Pfaff, the Adler was out of my price range. When I went to view the machine I saw it had a singer motor in it, I guess its being tinkered with. Do you think it will be suitable for me needs? Thanks : )

[dirtclod]

Black rose i hope your new machine works well for you and that get rich and famous selling your bags.

[blackrosedie]

Aw thanks dirt clod - I just hope I don't sew through my fingers or something terrible. That machine is a beast!

[dirtclod]

If you get a finger caught under the foot or needle i bet you will only do it once . I got my finger pinched ONCE when i got it under the foot on another machine i had !!!

Edited September 9, 2010 by dirtclod

[blackrosedie]

I am a little worried that I have got the wrong machine. Maybe it is an industrial binding machine? The model number is 335-h2-17/01. I can't find much basic information. Arggghhh

[Jimbob]

Aw thanks dirt clod - I just hope I don't sew through my fingers or something terrible. That machine is a beast!

Well...the Adler 105 needs an external motor....no matter what brand it is....as long as it turnes the machine, not to fast....and strong enough to do the job...,

Adler 105's go for about 800 bucks in bad condition to 1500 bucks in mint condition and some more....

James

[blackrosedie]

I am confused. It is not an Adler, it is a pfaff and when I looked under the table the motor attached to it said Singer. The Pfaff's barcode plate reads 335-h2-17/01 and I am trying to determine if it is actually a leather sewing machine or a binding machine or if it is a leather sewing machine, it just has a binding attachment. Argh. I am sorry but I am not good with this kind of stuff. I will just cry if it is not what I need.

[dirtclod]

I wouldn't worry about what brand of motor is on it as long as it works. Personally i think it will be fine for what your sewing. Just guessing here will you need to sew over two or three thickness's on your purse? Take some scrap pieces and sew them and see how it does.Pfaff's are good sewing machines.

Edited September 9, 2010 by dirtclod