Hello from the UK

[Shirlwhirl]

Hi all.  

I've been into sewing machines for a long time, mainly the old ones, Singer 201k and Pfaff 130 being a couple of my favourites.  

I'm now looking into getting a cylinder arm for leather.  At first just light leather, i've been collecting old leather from coats, scrapped sofas etc.  I don't like to see things being thrown away and enjoy creating new items.    Infact at the moment i'm making socks and scarves on a 100 year old circular sock machine, mostly using unravelled cashmere/lambswool jumpers. 

I've been reading the forums and enjoying them so wanted to take part..

Thanks for letting me join

Shirley

 

[Mjolnir]

Glad you are here Shirley

[bikermutt07]

On 12/16/2017 at 9:01 AM, Shirlwhirl said:

Hi all.  

I've been into sewing machines for a long time, mainly the old ones, Singer 201k and Pfaff 130 being a couple of my favourites.  

I'm now looking into getting a cylinder arm for leather.  At first just light leather, i've been collecting old leather from coats, scrapped sofas etc.  I don't like to see things being thrown away and enjoy creating new items.    Infact at the moment i'm making socks and scarves on a 100 year old circular sock machine, mostly using unravelled cashmere/lambswool jumpers. 

I've been reading the forums and enjoying them so wanted to take part..

Thanks for letting me join

Shirley

 

Welcome aboard. I have been eyeing the cowboy cb341. It's a cylinder arm for thinner goods but has a reach of ⅝" and up to 207 thread. Looks like winner winner chicken dinner to me.

I mostly make smaller items and it looks to have the best range for small to medium goods. But I have never used a machine before.

[Shirlwhirl]

Thanks guys,  I got the Sunstar KM390BL which seems very similar to the Techsew 2750 Pro.   Techsew have a much better online presence so Ive been watching their videos in attempt to get myself familiar with this big guy. 

Looking forward to getting myself a new handbag or ten..