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rickybobby

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Beginner Sewing machine class interest poll  

21 members have voted

  1. 1. If there was a class at a local Tandy Store

    • I would be very interested
      15
    • I would need to see if others thought it was any good
      4
    • No, I will just learn on my own
      2

  2. 2. Who would you prefer the class be taught by?

    • Someone from a sewing machine company
      2
    • Someone with leather working experience that has used the machines
      19

  3. 3. What type of machine do you need the most help with

    • Stitcher (Heavy leather type machine, saddle skirting, holsters,gunbelts)
      9
    • Table model (compound feed type, used for chaps, bags, wallets, ect.)
      12
    • Single feed (used for garment weight leather and cordura)
      1
    • Manual type (Tippman Boss)
      2
    • Patcher (long arm type used for shoe rpr., bags, sleeve's on jackets)
      1

  4. 4. My sewing machine experience is...

    • None
      2
    • None but I have a machine I would like to use
      5
    • I use a machine some
      12
    • I use several types of machines but would like to try others
      1
    • I have used them all and are comfortable with them
      1
    • I would like to expand my use of other machines for differnt applications
      0

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oldtimer Leatherworker

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Good idea... TechSew University kind of has a nice ring to it whistle.gif

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rickybobby Leatherworker

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Good idea... TechSew University kind of has a nice ring to it whistle.gif

You could be the official Sponsor!! We can have the class in the "TechSew Stadium"

If there are any questions that you get that you cannot fix over the phone is the information that a class like this is for. Beginning users (for leather) and the difficulties that they are having.

There are some things that we learn on our own and take a while that if we were shown in the first week of using a machine, a lot of wasted time and leather could be avoided. As well as phone calls to you guys.

What would be the top 5 questions that beginners have to you that can only be helped in person (showing someone on a machine)?

Rick

 

Techsew Ron Leatherworker

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I'm happy to report I've started an educational section on our website for exactly these purposes. Visit http://shop.raphaelsewing.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=5

Basically you can read about different feeding systems, bobbins, thread, motors, presser feet and more. We will be constantly updating this section with any suggestions I read in this thread.

Additionally, customers can choose options from the drop down list of applications to be directed to the perfect machine for their needs.

One of the questions we get very often when a customer receives a machine is related to threading. This is why we make threading videos for all of our machines and pre-thread every machine prior to shipment. Other common questions are related to adjusting machine tension, thread and needle size compatibility, presser foot installation and bobbin winding.

If anyone would like to offer suggestions I'd be happy to add them to our educational section for the world to see.

Cheers to Rick for the great idea.

Ron @ Techsew

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Cobra Steve Leatherworker

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Hi all. With every COBRA Class 4 comes a DVD that shows tips, techniques, maintenance, and timing. As a bonus, you will see my beautiful mug all the way through it! Steve

Thank You

Steve Tayrien

Leather Machine Co., Inc.

2141 E. Philadelphia St. Unit "U"

Ontario, California 91761

1-866-962-9880

http://www.leathermachineco.com

cobra@leathermachineco.com

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rickybobby Leatherworker

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I'm happy to report I've started an educational section on our website for exactly these purposes. Visit http://shop.raphaels..._page=page&id=5

Basically you can read about different feeding systems, bobbins, thread, motors, presser feet and more. We will be constantly updating this section with any suggestions I read in this thread.

Additionally, customers can choose options from the drop down list of applications to be directed to the perfect machine for their needs.

One of the questions we get very often when a customer receives a machine is related to threading. This is why we make threading videos for all of our machines and pre-thread every machine prior to shipment. Other common questions are related to adjusting machine tension, thread and needle size compatibility, presser foot installation and bobbin winding.

If anyone would like to offer suggestions I'd be happy to add them to our educational section for the world to see.

Cheers to Rick for the great idea.

Ron @ Techsew

Ron,

Good to see that some of these questions have a place to get answered. Now some new users can get some questions answered. I know you are one of two distributors that someone can rely on to answer their phone calls!

Rick

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rickybobby Leatherworker

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Hi all. With every COBRA Class 4 comes a DVD that shows tips, techniques, maintenance, and timing. As a bonus, you will see my beautiful mug all the way through it! Steve

Steve,

Looking at your face when there are sewing machine troubles is a comfort! The rest of the time, welllll ??? lol!!

Steve I know you go out of your way to be accessible to your clients as well, you are one of two in the business that believes that customer service is important! I have had first hand experience with yours and it is outstanding.

I have not seen the DVD, I think that it is a great idea, just like Ron from TechSew that have YouTube videos on such topics.

Maybe all the bases are covered by you guys but, maybe there is a need for some "hands on" in person (beginning) sewing lessons?

Any and all thoughts are considered here, and appreciated. Remember this is for folks pretty new to machines or with little or no experience.

Rick

Rick

 

Cobra Steve Leatherworker

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Steve,

Looking at your face when there are sewing machine troubles is a comfort! The rest of the time, welllll ??? lol!!

Steve I know you go out of your way to be accessible to your clients as well, you are one of two in the business that believes that customer service is important! I have had first hand experience with yours and it is outstanding.

I have not seen the DVD, I think that it is a great idea, just like Ron from TechSew that have YouTube videos on such topics.

Maybe all the bases are covered by you guys but, maybe there is a need for some "hands on" in person (beginning) sewing lessons?

Any and all thoughts are considered here, and appreciated. Remember this is for folks pretty new to machines or with little or no experience.

Rick

Thanks Rick. I would be glad to send anyone who wants a DVD at no charge. Some of the timing settings may vary per machine, but everything else is standard procedure. Please call me at 1-866-962-9880 if you are interested. Thanks, Steve

Thank You

Steve Tayrien

Leather Machine Co., Inc.

2141 E. Philadelphia St. Unit "U"

Ontario, California 91761

1-866-962-9880

http://www.leathermachineco.com

cobra@leathermachineco.com

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KAYAK45 Leatherworker

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So lets see the results of all this discussion:

We (THE FORUM) needs a Pinned training course on sewing A. In General, cloth and canvas and leather and..and.

B. Leather sewing specific

C. Sewing Machines and operations. (Choosing is well covered)

All Signature and Sponsoring suppliers to Contribute. All in one place.

No Kybitzing or opinions from others, remarks can be made in another post and addressed by a Sponsor.

Be general, but go ahead and BOOST your machine and service. NO derogitory remarks, not backed by fact.

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On 2/15/2012 at 2:09 AM, rickybobby said:

Hi,

I realize that Phoenix is too far for most to attend a class. After talking to the TLF Mgr. again today, told him I was investigating the class possibilities, main questions, and concerns of fellow leather workers. That is what I am trying to gather from suggestions and questions from LW.net members. I agree a college course with the type of machines we use for leather work would be great and yes, a lot of our questions are answered here!

Thank you for answer!

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