Rockoboy Posted May 4, 2017 Report Posted May 4, 2017 I bought my first sewing machine today. Its only one machine, so I am not addicted. I am looking for another machine that will sew thicker leather, but I can take my time and find the right machine at the right price ... because I am not addicted. I might need another machine for very small spaces or especially narrow edges, but that's OK because ... I am not addicted yet! Of course I will need a machine with a walking foot, that's only number 4, not too many machines ... because I am not addicted yet! Where can I buy a machine? I need another machine ... because I am addicted to buying (and using) leather sewing machines!!! Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Yetibelle Posted May 4, 2017 Members Report Posted May 4, 2017 I think I have all the Sewing Machines I need now. ...Said NO ONE Ever! Quote One day I hope to learn how to sew..... Singer 111W155 - Singer 29-4 - Singer 78-1 - Singer 7-31 - Singer 109w100 - Singer 46W-SV-16 - Adler 20-19 - Cowboy CB-4500
Members dikman Posted May 4, 2017 Members Report Posted May 4, 2017 Just as well you're not addicted. Keep away from industrial machines, though, or you WILL become addicted! Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Darren Brosowski Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 201p was made in Penrith (Western Sydney) Quote
Rockoboy Posted May 5, 2017 Author Report Posted May 5, 2017 Apparently it was assembled in Penrith from 201K components made in Clydebank, UK. It was modelled on the 201K23. Unfortunately it did not come with a walking foot, that is the one small thing that detracts from this machine. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Constabulary Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 you know that this is a domestic garment sewing machine, right? Addiction comes with the time especially when you start restoring old clunkers and they turn out nice and work fine when done... Trust me I know what I´m talking about Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Rockoboy Posted May 5, 2017 Author Report Posted May 5, 2017 I know its a lightweight domestic machine, but I believe it will work for light leather like fish skin. Plus it gives me a start into the whole sewing thing, and at a very low cost. I will pick up a more industrial machine when I see one at the right price. Until then, its the stitching wheel and handy awl, or a good friend who helps me out with his many machines. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Darren Brosowski Posted May 7, 2017 Members Report Posted May 7, 2017 Don't be fooled into buying a "walking foot" attachment for the machine as they are just light devices for helping the feed when quilting. Quote
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