pat h Report post Posted September 2, 2010 i have a chance to buy a singer 31-15 i want it to sew thin leathers. wallet thickness. i have a tippman boss to sew the heavy stuff. the guy wants 50 for the machine he picked it up at an auction a few years ago and used it for a few canvas projects. would the machine do what i want it to do without any problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeeperaz Report post Posted September 2, 2010 i have a chance to buy a singer 31-15 i want it to sew thin leathers. wallet thickness. i have a tippman boss to sew the heavy stuff. the guy wants 50 for the machine he picked it up at an auction a few years ago and used it for a few canvas projects. would the machine do what i want it to do without any problems? I sew wallets on mine. For $50, why not try it out as you can always get rid of it without taking a hit on resale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) I've been sewing belts on mine for years. Don King recommended it to me. I used to comment to Barry King what a nice stitch he had on so many projects. He always said he sewed it on a 31-15. For $50.00 you can't lose. Around here they bring $200.00 and up. A lot of guys used to sew boot tops on them. There are newer and better machines but it will do what you want. Edited September 2, 2010 by TroyWest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pat h Report post Posted September 3, 2010 what size needles and what kind and size of thread should i use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted September 3, 2010 I use white poly thread size 92 with a 21 needle. I get it from Campbell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pat h Report post Posted September 20, 2010 well i got it and picked up needles thread and a roller foot. it sews great. it sure goes fast compaired to the tippman boss LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Congratulations and happy sewing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Yes,they are great machines & for a better looking stitch you can use a #20 when sewing w/#92 thd. I have some customers are even using#138. What's nice about the 31-15 is that parts are still available & all kinds of different feet too. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherimages Report post Posted September 20, 2010 I love mine. And I paid $400! For wallet edges I'd reccommend a thread size 46 or 69 with needle size 12 or 14 respectively. Use a round point needle to avoid cutting the thred when you cross over on any given stitch pattern. It's best to sew with your right hand constanly on the flywheel. A loose leather belt will slip and give you a little slower stitch. And remember, "Practice doesn't make perfect, it makes permantent. Only perfect practice makes perfect.". Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Yes,they are great machines & for a better looking stitch you can use a #20 when sewing w/#92 thd. I have some customers are even using#138. What's nice about the 31-15 is that parts are still available & all kinds of different feet too. Bob Thanks for the tip Bob. Do you carry these feet, and what size needle would you recommend to sew with 138 thread? Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
