Members Leatherlady1008 Posted June 19, 2017 Members Report Posted June 19, 2017 Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum. I tried looking for this subject matter before posting, but I didn't have any luck finding it on here. I've been reading tons of useful information on here, but I've ran into a bit of a problem. I sew patches on vests, jackets, etc, as well as a variety of leather repairs. I rely on my good ole Consew 226R to help me with the majority of my heavy sewing needs. But, I just had a customer bring me their vest to have a patch sewn on, and they want it over an area that has an outer AND inner pocket. How do I prevent sewing through both pockets using my Consew? I read that putting cardboard in the pockets may help, but I'd really appreciate any input and advice anyone can give me. Thanks, Leather Lady Quote
bikermutt07 Posted June 19, 2017 Report Posted June 19, 2017 I am just guessing but I think you would need a patcher for that application. Something like the singer 29-4. An expert will be along before long. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Leatherlady1008 Posted June 20, 2017 Author Members Report Posted June 20, 2017 Yeah, I saw a YouTube video where someone was using a 360 rotating walking foot patcher, and I fell in love! Lol! I made a classic boo boo, and didn't check for pockets where they want patch placement. Probably because they already have a patch there that they're wanting removed and replaced with another, so I know it can be done. I'm just needing to figure out how lol. Thanks for the input so far! Quote
bikermutt07 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Posted June 20, 2017 There's a lady in Shreveport who does a lot of patch work. She is quick to tell someone when she can't make something work. But, she does have a patcher. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Matt S Posted June 20, 2017 Members Report Posted June 20, 2017 This is why patcher machines like the Singer 29 were invented. Very small cylinder arm and can sew in any direction. I can't think of a way to do what you want with a normal cylinder arm machine. I would sew it on by hand with a whip or blanket stitch. Quote
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