Singer 114W103 Chainstitch Embroidery Machine

[GPaudler]

Are you crazy? Of course I'm not thinking of using it on leather. But I am now obsessed with this machine and thought that one of you might have one to sell.

I'd also consider a Consew 104 or a Cornely (many models, I don't know...) or even a Brand-X copy from Cheapistan. Condition unimportant.

Many thanks,

Gary

 

[TinkerTailor]

Considering their use on denim and canvas seems to be common, it probably would work for garment weight leathers. Stiff veg tan? If it works,  it may not for long.....

One thing to note on using non walking machines for leather, feeding can sometimes be hit and miss due to the leather not sliding well under foot. I imagine this is more of an issue with freehand style machines like this. They make adhesive teflon sheet for this purpose. You can stick it on the foot and the bed of the machine.

https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/store/TEF1-305-X-305-X-.50MM-MEDIUM-ADHSIVE-TEFLON-SHEET

This is an interesting read on vintage machine and making denim:

http://www.heddels.com/2015/02/vintage-sewing-machines-the-complete-guide/

Edited October 15, 2016 by TinkerTailor

[GPaudler]

I'm sure that you are right - most machines don't even breathe hard stitching garment weight leather - but I plan to use the 114 on fabric.

And thanks for the Heddels link, I love that stuff!

Gary

 

Edited October 16, 2016 by GPaudler

[Uwe]

I have a new Consew Model MA-104-1T, which appears to be a very close relative of the Singer 114W103. Mine's a little little dusty from sitting in a warehouse for a few years. 

It's apparently the machine to use for decorative stitching on designer jeans, among other things.

Send me a PM if this one would suit you.  The only price references I found on this machine were a new one from Atlas Levi for $1,620 , and Cory Leif got his used machine on Ebay for $800 in 2013. 

Edited October 16, 2016 by Uwe

[Yetibelle]

Where are you located?  I can keep an eye out. 

 

 

[GPaudler]

Uwe's Consew is a close copy of the singer 114 and would be perfect for me except I need to spend no more than about $500 for what is essentially an impulse and Uwe's machine is easily worth twice that or more. For my meager budget, I fully expect to make some repairs which, for me, is much of the fun. I can weld or machine as necessary.

Thanks Yeti, I'm in Summerland, between Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.

Also, I have one of the original Sailrite machines - the Brother TZ1-B652 - in excellent, virtually unused condition, in its original custom carrying case, that I'd be pleased to trade for the Singer 114W103, or similar.

Edited October 18, 2016 by GPaudler

[Darren Brosowski]

On 18/10/2016 at 3:45 PM, GPaudler said:

Uwe's Consew is a close copy of the singer 114 and would be perfect for me except I need to spend no more than about $500 for what is essentially an impulse and Uwe's machine is easily worth twice that or more. For my meager budget, I fully expect to make some repairs which, for me, is much of the fun. I can weld or machine as necessary.

Thanks Yeti, I'm in Summerland, between Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.

Also, I have one of the original Sailrite machines - the Brother TZ1-B652 - in excellent, virtually unused condition, in its original custom carrying case, that I'd be pleased to trade for the Singer 114W103, or similar.

You can achieve the same thing using the Singer 20U class machines.

There are two positions for the knee bar - one lifts the foot and the other swings the needle bar for embroidery.

[cdthayer]

3 hours ago, Darren Brosowski said:

the Singer 20U class machines

I have an older blue Singer 20U machine that only has the linkage for raising the presser bar, and I have a blue Singer 20U33 that has both linkages.  I don’t know what model they added the second set of linkage for swinging the needle bar with your knee.  And for what it’s worth, I don’t actually know what my old 20U is, whether it’s just a “20U”, a 20U11, a 20U13, or something else.  It has a label on it that simply says “20U”.

CD in Oklahoma

 

[GPaudler]

Isn't it still a lockstitch zigzag that sews in the direction of the feed dogs?

 

[Darren Brosowski]

4 hours ago, GPaudler said:

Isn't it still a lockstitch zigzag that sews in the direction of the feed dogs?

 

It is still a lockstitch zig-zag machine but there is a special cover plate that replaces the three used for standard sewing.