Looking For Larger Hand Wheel For Singer 95-10

[Mike516]

I thought I read in the adjusters manual for one of them that they sew leather. I guess it was somewhere else. Or maybe it said heavy material and I thought leather. I don't know now.

I agree about the people on eBay. They will swear up and down that their machine will sew leather. And it might for a little while, but eventually it will stop.

Thanks for the list. I've made enough money with my little leather business to invest in something new and I was considering a sewing machine. I'll check those out, thanks a bunch for all the advice.

[Mike516]

Are there any new machines that would be good?

I've looked around and those older machines cost as much if not more than a new one.

I was looking at this one: http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/juki-du-1181.php

[Wizcrafts]

Are there any new machines that would be good?

I've looked around and those older machines cost as much if not more than a new one.

I was looking at this one: http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/juki-du-1181.php

That machine is only dual feed, with teeth on both feet. You would be better off getting a Juki DNU-1541s, which has triple, compound feed and the standard feet are totally smooth.

[Mike516]

Wow that looks like a real nice machine, if a bit pricey. But it looks complicated. I'm really a beginner when it comes to sewing, would that be the best machine to learn on?

[TinkerTailor]

Wow that looks like a real nice machine, if a bit pricey. But it looks complicated. I'm really a beginner when it comes to sewing, would that be the best machine to learn on?

The right machine for the job. That is the one to learn on.

Learning on an inadequate machine, or an unsuited one is a recipe for mistakes and frustration. It will cost you more in the long run in material waste, time waste, and hair loss. In the end you then will need to get the right machine anyways. Look at the sticky tutorial on this site about sewing machines, do alot of research. Spending a little more to get the right one is a decision you will not regret later. Keep in mind you pay alot more for new than used (especially juki, pfaff etc.), so a new unsuited machine will cost you more after resale than a used unsuited machine would. At least if you bought a used machine, it should hold most of its value.

Wizcrafts gives good advice, both here and in bunches of other threads. Read his posts, he has graciously provided an encyclopaedia of information.

Don't overlook the cowboy/cobra/artisan/....clone market. They are cheaper new, have cheaper accessories, and have been known to be very well supported, including stories of the company owner delivering and setting the machine up in your home to ensure you are happy. (i think the customer lived near the owners moms house or something..)

[Mike516]

Thank you TT.

Oddly enough I did find a Juki 1541S on CL near me, but someone else may have beat me to it. I'm really not sure if I want to go used and possibly deal with someone else's headache or just not take a chance and buy new. It's a good bit more money, but in the long run it may just be worth it to invest now and avoid problems in the future.

I think it's better that I read all the stuff on this section of the boards before deciding on which machine I want to invest in anyway.

But all good advice, I thank you all for the input, advice and expertise.