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Is there a machine similar to the Consew 206RB that also can do zigzag stitching?

http://www.consew.com/List/Lockstitch-Sewing/Zig-Zag

Posted IMHO, by Wiz

My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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Right. I guess I didn't state my question right. I know how to find which models they make that have zigzag.

My question was which one of all those is closest in form and function to the 206RB.

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We do some canvas work including the boat stuff, motorcycle garment repair, and anything in the light to medium category. We have the "normal" fabric machines, and we have the Cobra 4. Kinda got the bases covered.

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The Consew 146RB has a walking foot & zig-zag.

Bob Kovar
Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd.
3631 Marine Rd
Toledo,Ohio 43609
1-866-362-7397

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I don't think I have ever read on this site about anyone having a Sailrite Sewing machine. We have one that does a super job on canvas and other like materials. It handles medium to light leather tasks with aplomb and runs well. Who has a Sailrite?

Hey Redcent,

I have the LS1, It runs well the only thing I dont like is the presser foot. It has very rough grooves and marks your leather, even with the leather presser foot I have to backed the presser tension all the way out.

Edited by ReneeJ
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Sailrite/Thompson PW-301 here. Bought a spare presser feed foot and ground and polished the teeth about half way off; then knocked the sharp edges off the feed dogs with a diamond file and it does great on chrome but you have to watch the presser foot pressure on veg tan.

But seriously, once you've dressed a new LS(x) up with everything you need to do leather you've pretty much paid for a decent table machine. So unless you need the portability of a carry around machine do your homework.

I got the Thompson 301 because:

1. NOS (originally sold in 1997 never used)

2. Didn't think I had room for another bench/sewing table (some creative reorganizing proved that wrong)

3. Great price for a fully decked out machine (Monster Wheel, base and binder attachment, all I've added is a spare foot and a thread stand)

I will say this; it's a good beginner leather machine. If you've never used a sewing machine nor sewn leather on a machine you can't go more simply. They're like your first swivel knife... if you stick with it... you're gonna get a better one!

Edited by Ole South

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