JJN Posted August 15, 2018 Report Posted August 15, 2018 The Pfaff 138 is a good buy at $200. There are two versions I know of, the standard 4mm (maybe 4.5mm) zig-zag and a 6mm zig-zag. I currently own both of them. The 6mm is harder to find and I would't pass one up at $200. It may not be the best choice as a leather machine but you will always have a need to sew fabrics and the zig-zag option will add to its usefulness. Quote Ferdco Juki Pro-2000, Juki DNU-1541S, LS-1341, LU-563, DLN-9010A-SH, MO-6714S, Consew 206RB, 206RB-1, Chandler/Bernina 217 6mm w/Cam Reader, Brother LT2-B842-5
Members Londonfog Posted August 15, 2018 Author Members Report Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) I recently learned I have a Singer 237 as a hand-me-down/granny machine, so I'll most likely be OK in the decorative/zigzag stitch department. It can also probably handle some raw denim on the thinner side of things, so I should probably personally aim for a good leather machine with a walking foot. I was really hoping to get lucky with a $200 leather machine, though, lol. Edited August 15, 2018 by Londonfog Quote
Members DrmCa Posted August 16, 2018 Members Report Posted August 16, 2018 20 hours ago, Londonfog said: Yeah, but you can imagine my confusion when searching the leather working forum and seeing that people use the very same machine and say it works great, but don't say what it's great at, or at least not it's maximum capabilities. TLDR. This is why there is a sticky FAQ thread where Wizcraft et al summarized everything after answering this same question a few dozen times. Read the sticky threads, it's all there. Quote Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)
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