What Kind Of Sewing Machine?

[ChelseaC]

Does anyone know about the 29-4?? What info can you give me? would that be something worth looking into, something I can use?

Oops. Singer 29-4

[Hushpuppy]

Hi,

I would like to know if a 'vintage' singer 121w180 would sew leather.

It had been used for making drapes which is why I am concerned.

They have told me 'it will sew leather', apparently an often repeated and

often untrue statement.

Does anyone know if this machine can handle that?

Thanks very much

oops I think I posted this in the wrong place, sorry.

[Art]

Chelsea,

Forget the 29-4, it is a shoe patcher that you buy when you need it. They are cantankerous and have what may be the smallest bobbins on the planet. The 5550 is a good machine for flat work, such as sewing (decorating) boot tops of 4-6 oz leather. The Highlead might be a good buy, if it is a needle feed (looks like it has a safety clutch) 618 type so much the better. Remember, that is the type of machine that comes with a safety clutch, speed reducer, and servo motor NEW for $1595 and you should assume an older one without all that stuff should sell for way less. An older one may have been used hard and not taken care of, so be careful. If you are in South California, take a trip over to Ontario and see Steve Tayrien at Leather Machine Company. Take some of your leather over and sew it off, push him for a deal and make him deliver it for free. Get what you want and need so the machine will last a long time. Paying a little more is ok if you only have to buy it once.

Art

[Geneva]

I don't know where Paso Robles is located in reference to where you live but there is s Consew 206rb for sale at $675 on Craigslist. I think this would make an excellent machine for your shop.