Hipshot8848 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 I recently came into possession of a Singer 153k102 sewing machine. It has a table and a Hercules clutch motor. Is this thing good for anything leather related? What needles and thread would be appropriate? It seems to want to go fast, at least faster than I am ready for. Is there a source for parts for these? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted April 28, 2016 I used to have that model. I used it to sew vests around the arm holes, pants legs cuffs and other circular items. It is an okay machine as long as you know how to deal without reverse. I has a smallish bobbin that is best limited to #92 thread, although it may be able to clear #138. You can slow down the motor by swapping it out for a servo motor with a smaller pulley and shorter belt to match the new distance. This machine is a bottom feed machine meant for light material. It will fight against sticky materials of any kind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hipshot8848 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks for the info Wiz. I will look into a servo motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
