Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 2, 2015 Moderator Report Posted April 2, 2015 PM sent Quote 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.
Members Mariel Posted April 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted April 2, 2015 Great info! So consew 255b that I had mentioned isn't the right one? Quote
Members Mariel Posted April 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted April 2, 2015 Also I found a juki DLN 415 for sale. Will that work? Also I found a juki DLN 415 for sale. Will that work? Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 2, 2015 Moderator Report Posted April 2, 2015 Great info! So consew 255b that I had mentioned isn't the right one? It is a flat bed walking foot machine. I am thinking you are going to need a cylinder arm machine, not a flat bed. It depends on how you plan to assemble the items. If you have to sew inside, or along the outside of a gusset, or close to a raised section, a cylinder arm is a must. Quote 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.
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 2, 2015 Moderator Report Posted April 2, 2015 Also I found a juki DLN 415 for sale. Will that work? Also I found a juki DLN 415 for sale. Will that work? That is not a walking foot machine. It is a high speed, straight stitch, tailoring machine Quote 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.
Members SantaFeMarie Posted April 2, 2015 Members Report Posted April 2, 2015 Wiz, I'm now looking at the Tech-Sew line. Their 2600 model has a very small dia cylinder arm (1 7/8") which seems like a nice feature for bag making. However, it tops out at a #23 needle, whereas their other models, with slightly larger dia arms (2.5") accept the #24 needle. The difference in max thread is 138 for the 2600 and 210 for the other. Do you think the #23 needle and the the 138 thread would be sufficient for most kinds of fashion bag and fashion satchel making? I'm not planning on doing holsters, saddle bags, biker gear, etc. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 2, 2015 Moderator Report Posted April 2, 2015 Techsew is one of our advertisers. Call them toll free, at: 866-415-8223 and ask for Ronnie. He is their specialist in leather sewing machines. He, or somebody else at the company will gladly answer your questions about the 2600. Quote 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.
Members SantaFeMarie Posted April 2, 2015 Members Report Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks, I certainly will. Have you got a personal opinion about whether or not a maximum of #23 needle & 138 thread is much of a handicap? Quote
Members Mariel Posted April 3, 2015 Author Members Report Posted April 3, 2015 I will be making flat clutches which only require me to sew top over the lining and then on the sides... Sorry for the double post earlier...my phone was acting up.. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted April 3, 2015 Moderator Report Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Thanks, I certainly will. Have you got a personal opinion about whether or not a maximum of #23 needle & 138 thread is much of a handicap? #138 bonded (nylon or polyester) thread has a tensile breaking strength of 22 pounds pull. This is more than enough for soft bags, purses, hats and clothing. It is easy enough to bury the knots inside 6 to 8 ounces of suede, denim or soft leather. This thread is often used to close the outside seams on leather coats and vests. A #23 needle is the larger of the two recommended sizes for sewing #138 thread. It is used when sewing medium to hard leather, as it makes a larger hole than a #22 needle, making it easier to pull the knots up. A #22 needle is more or less the standard for #138 thread sewn into soft material (vests, chaps, hats, purses, etc). Edited April 3, 2015 by Wizcrafts Quote 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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