Singer 31-15

[pat h]

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?

[jeeperaz]

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.

[TroyWest]

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

[pat h]

what size needles and what kind and size of thread should i use?

[TroyWest]

I use white poly thread size 92 with a 21 needle. I get it from Campbell.

[pat h]

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

[TroyWest]

Congratulations and happy sewing.

[CowboyBob]

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

[Leatherimages]

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.

[TroyWest]

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