TheDuke Report post Posted December 20, 2011 I ran into a guy who has an old Singer 78-1, I was just wondering if anyone at LW has dealt with this machine? If so, would this be a decent investment for lighter leather work? Duke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Yes.it's a good machine for chaps,wallets & etc.It has a walking foot needle feed & no lower feed dogs to mark & it was made to sew leather. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDuke Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Bob, Thanks for the input, a second opinion is always appreciated. Duke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Leon Mahan Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Bob, Thanks for the input, a second opinion is always appreciated. Duke Yes, a great investment for light work. I have been sewing on this make of machine for about 12 years and am very happy with the performance. It is a more simple machine without a feed dog so you will be able to control your work easier. The 78-3 is the same machine and the 78-2 is similar with the end chopped off. I really like the 78-1, They are a great machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites