Modad2010 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 I am looking for my first machine to stitch holsters. I am on a very limited budget and saw a rebuilt Consew 227 LTHR single needle, cylinder bed, lockstitch machine in my price range. Supposed to have a servo motor and dual speed reducer. says it will sew 3/8" and this would probably be enough depth for me for now. Just wondering if this would be a good machine for building concealment holsters? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Hello. Most of the holster makers that I do business with use a 277 thread top and bottom. The Consew will only take a 138 thread unless the machine has been slightly modified to use a 207. The largest size you can use in the bobbin is a 138 thread. The last thing you want to do is to compromise the integrity of your product by using too light of a thread. This could cause your product to lack quality and durability. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modad2010 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks, Steve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
