Leather Sewing Machine Decision

[Techsew Ron]

Hi, thought i start a new post. I am new to the forum but, it looks to be great.

I am looking to get a cylinder machine, which will be a very $$ purchase. Since i am just a beginner i don't know too much about leather working, and my only knowledge is from taking a semester of leather bag making class at FIT and now continuing on to take further classes there; i need help. I am looking for machine that will last forever( or so i hope) and be easy to use. We used bunch of different machines in the class and its a bit hard to say which was better but i think i kind of like TechSew ( but again, research that i have done from this forum made me think of it as the one to get, i might be wrong).

From the research that i have done, do you think:

a. this brand is good quality

b. should i get 2700 OR should i invest a bit more and get the 5100( which is more heavy duty but they say it does it all).

I will be making bags, wallets, BUT i want to be a flexible, because what if i want to work with saddle leather for bags, then i need a much thicker resistance, that's why i was thinking of 5100. I will be including double layered leather with pellon and maybe bonded leather. I cant remember the model we used in school, so i cannot reference and the next class will not start until September.

The bottom line is, i just want a good machine ( like Bernina quality) that will last forever, and that i can use for any leather related project, light or heavy.

Thanks!

Hi vvickyvv, the Techsew 2700 is our most popular machine for sewing leather bags and belts and would be great for your projects.

If you want to keep your options open and have a machine that can also sew much thicker leather (for saddles, holsters etc) then you should consider the Techsew 4100 or 5100.

The quality of all our machines is great and no matter your decision you'll be extremely happy.

Feel free to give our office a call and speak with Mike (I'm currently on vacation for 2 weeks), he'll be happy to answer any other questions you may have.

Thanks!

Ron

Edited July 30, 2014 by Techsew Ron