velocbev Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Hi all, I know am a little off topic here but am not sure where else to go for help and the more I read the more confused I get! I sew inner tubes into purses, wallets, bags, etc and am getting busier and using my domestic Pfaff Ambition Essential a lot now and it's starting to play up (top thread keeps jamming around the bobbin), I took it back to the shop and they told me I was using the wrong bobbins, I've replaced them and exactly the same thing is happening again. As it appears I am only going to get busier I've decided to take the plunge and go for an industrial but am not sure where to start! I'd say at worst I'm only going to be sewing four to six layers together. I'm pretty sure I need a walking foot but after that I'm a little stuck. Some stores are saying nothing wrong with Chinese models others are saying avoid! One has recommended a semi industrial which I thought sounded perfect, the UK distributor of it says no way! Then I've started reading about clutch motors and ratios and have got a little scared! Does anyone have any advice or models to look out for, avoid ? Any help at all would be fantastic. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry895 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 I am very curious about what you are doing. Could you please explain about the inner tubes and what they are used for. Pictures would be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted July 17, 2014 A cylinder arm walking foot machine would be perfect. Look for one that uses standard Singer 111 presser feet and uses standard system 135x17 needles. Most will handle #138 bonded nylon thread, for which #23 needles are perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocbev Report post Posted July 17, 2014 I am very curious about what you are doing. Could you please explain about the inner tubes and what they are used for. Pictures would be nice.Hi Jerry, I upcycle punctured bicycle inner tubes that would normally go into landfill into this kind of thing... A cylinder arm walking foot machine would be perfect. Look for one that uses standard Singer 111 presser feet and uses standard system 135x17 needles. Most will handle #138 bonded nylon thread, for which #23 needles are perfect. Thanks Wizcrafts, that's really helpful. I'd just kind of assumed a flatbed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howie696 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 Very clever, I didn't expect that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocbev Report post Posted July 17, 2014 Very clever, I didn't expect that Lol, thanks. Amazing what you can do with some old rubber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry895 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 Very creative. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted July 17, 2014 Very creative and resourceful. I like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Techsew Ron Report post Posted July 17, 2014 nice idea! As Wiz mentioned, a cylinder walking foot machine would be perfect for this job. The companies that sell them: Techsew 2700 or 2750, Cowboy 227, I believe Nick-O-Sewing has them too, probably Artisan as well. Best regards, Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocbev Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
