Members summerfabian Posted August 25, 2014 Members Report Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Hey there! Looking to buy my first leather sewing machine. For garment and upholstry leather. I do re-enactment costuming. This Yamata is up on Craigslist and I"m wondering if its worth it. Ease of use is important to me. Thanks Edited August 25, 2014 by summerfabian Quote
Members Itch Posted August 26, 2014 Members Report Posted August 26, 2014 We have had one of these machines for years and it has worked very well for us sewing garment and upholstery leather.. any questions just let us know.. Quote Quality leather goods www.captain-itch.com www.Tennesseeholstercompany.com
CowboyBob Posted August 26, 2014 Report Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) It doesn't have a walking foot so it relies on the teeth of the feed dogs & upper feet to pull the leather.Most people would do better by buying a machine with a walking foot needlefeed like a Consew 206,226,255,Juki 562,563,Singer 111w152,153,154,155 If it isn't to far away take some leather & see how it looks after you sew on it. Edited August 26, 2014 by CowboyBob Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members summerfabian Posted August 30, 2014 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2014 thanks for all your feedback! Quote
Members silverbullet Posted September 1, 2014 Members Report Posted September 1, 2014 Try to wait for a walking foot machine you'll be much happier , try looking in a couple close states or big cities on Craigslist. It might be worth the drive . Quote
Members phototec Posted September 2, 2014 Members Report Posted September 2, 2014 It doesn't have a walking foot so it relies on the teeth of the feed dogs & upper feet to pull the leather.Most people would do better by buying a machine with a walking foot needlefeed like a Consew 206,226,255,Juki 562,563,Singer 111w152,153,154,155 If it isn't to far away take some leather & see how it looks after you sew on it. The Yamata FY5318 is advertised as a WALKING FOOT machine and here is a video showing the feet walking, right? Quote
Techsew Ron Posted September 2, 2014 Report Posted September 2, 2014 The Yamata FY5318 is advertised as a WALKING FOOT machine and here is a video showing the feet walking, right? some call this a "drop feed walking foot" because it has alternating presser feet + lower feed. It does not have needle feed so this is not a compound feed aka compound walking foot machine. Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
Members phototec Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 some call this a "drop feed walking foot" because it has alternating presser feet + lower feed. It does not have needle feed so this is not a compound feed aka compound walking foot machine. Thanks for the clairification, this is all new to me, but thanks to folks like you I'm leanring. I'm not going to be sewing leather (at least not for a while), I'm looking for a machine to hem the folded over edges of 15oz vinyl sign banners I make in my home based sign business. I have been told to get the best walking foot machine I can afford, I wanted a Juki 1541S, it's just a little more $ than I have to spend right now, so I'm considering a Highlead GC0618-1SC, or a Consew 205RB-1, or the Consew 206RB-5. Do you have any thoughts on theses machines? Thanks Quote
CowboyBob Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 The Highlead or Consew 206 would be a good choice. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Techsew Ron Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for the clairification, this is all new to me, but thanks to folks like you I'm leanring. I'm not going to be sewing leather (at least not for a while), I'm looking for a machine to hem the folded over edges of 15oz vinyl sign banners I make in my home based sign business. I have been told to get the best walking foot machine I can afford, I wanted a Juki 1541S, it's just a little more $ than I have to spend right now, so I'm considering a Highlead GC0618-1SC, or a Consew 205RB-1, or the Consew 206RB-5. Do you have any thoughts on theses machines? Thanks Consew 206 will be good for vinyl sign banners. Our version is the Techsew 106. Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
Members Colt W Knight Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 I recently bought a consew 206rb, very nice machine. I have ran felt, leather, and nylon through it without problems. Quote
Members phototec Posted September 3, 2014 Members Report Posted September 3, 2014 The Techsew 106 looks nice, is this a private label for you? What machine is it a clone of? Who makes it for you? Your ebay listing says shipping to Texas is $275.00, ouch! I can purchase the Highlead or Consew in Dallas - no shipping. Thanks for your info.... Quote
Techsew Ron Posted September 3, 2014 Report Posted September 3, 2014 The Techsew 106 looks nice, is this a private label for you? What machine is it a clone of? Who makes it for you? Your ebay listing says shipping to Texas is $275.00, ouch! I can purchase the Highlead or Consew in Dallas - no shipping. Thanks for your info.... Yes Techsew is our line of machines we've been selling since about 2001. The 106 is a clone of the Consew 206 imported from one of our factories overseas. On ebay we list a flat shipping rate - you can contact us for a shipping quote direct to your home or business address. Thanks! Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
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