Advice For Buying New Sewing Machine

[niniquesvk]

Hello guys,

Im completely new to sewing machines and frankly I find the topic bit daunting. I have tried to do some research in the forum, but its too much information to process to make the decission.. for me at least. So Im asking for an advice.

I want to buy my first sewing machine, budget is 2500 Euro. I make bags only. Main reason is time saving. I have so many ideas I want to explore but hand stitching everything is so slow and became a burden. I use veg and chrome tanned leather. Thickness varies greatly, but I say 3mm is maximum. Most of the time its about 1,5mm or lower.

Im not interested in heavy production, its just very serious hobby of mine I want to devote as much time as possible.

So simply put, what first machine would you recommend me buying?

Thank you very much in advance! This forum keeps me going.

[Cobra Steve]

If you are in Europe, contact our dealer in France: contact@logisdecordes.com You will not be disappointed. Thank you.

[Uwe]

Sieck in Germany also has a nice selection of cylinder arm leather machines that would suit your needs within your price range. Almost any of their cylinder arm machines on their "Sattler Nähmaschinen" page would work for you. In any case, that page is good reference for suitable machines and rough pricing available in Europe.

Personally I think the Sieck 369-373 ( a copy of the Durkopp Adler 269 line) would make a great machine for the type of work you're describing. Get a servo motor with speed reducer to make your learning curve easier to manage. If you're brand new to the scene, stay away from oddball old machine with limited parts availability and iffy documentation.

Get your machine from a dealer you can get service from in terms of repair, adjustments, parts, etc. Where exactly you are in Europe makes difference for service and shipping.