Leatherbyelaine Report post Posted September 2, 2015 I'm looking into finally getting a sewing machine. I'm a novice at machine sewing -Any suggestions on this? What's the general cost? Looking to sew mostly 1-2 oz pigskins and suedes for handbags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted September 2, 2015 For bags (and a lot of other stuff) a cylinder arm machine is a good selection. The Cowboy CB227R is a good machine in that category. Stick with the medium weight machines for your kind of work. Getting one of the big stitchers (like a 441 clone) to sew light material with small thread can be a nightmare (no matter what some dealers may tell you). You need to buy from one of the dealers who specialize in leather sewing. There is quite a bit of work setting up for leather, you need a speed reducer and a servo motor, I prefer the brush motors, they are easy to adjust, one dial, dead simple. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
