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Location: North Dakota | I have always wanted a machine to be able to make my own "stuff" Headstalls that actually fit, maybe some handbags, spur straps, pillows etc. (I'm sure we will be fixing canvas on the pontoon, awning on the trailer :O) If you do some of this similar work, could I pick your brain? |
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| LMS - 2018-11-01 8:38 AM I have always wanted a machine to be able to make my own "stuff" Headstalls that actually fit, maybe some handbags, spur straps, pillows etc. (I'm sure we will be fixing canvas on the pontoon, awning on the trailer :O) If you do some of this similar work, could I pick your brain?
My boyfriend does leather work and we have the Cobra 4 sewing machine. I know he uses it for headstalls, spur straps, chaps, and saddles. |
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Location: North Dakota | Lana, I work with a gal and her husband does all of the above. If you'd like me to hook you two up I'd me more than happy. He's a super nice guy and would probably be more than happy to let you pick his brain. |
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Location: North Dakota | Thanks! I know Chuck, I used to work with him. I don't want anything that heavy duty, am hoping for a run of the mill, middle quality machine. If I struggle I will get his opinion. |
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Location: Way up North | To do that weight with the right thread size you do need one of the heavy duty machines but if you wait and find a used one you can save that way. Some have found old machines and retrofitted them but they can be tough trying to find parts and things for. Juki, Cobra, Cowboy, they are all pretty much the same from what I am told. Tandy came out with a cheaper machine in the last year or so but from what I have heard you are better off to save your money. You can always handsew, it's extremely time consuming but that's how most of us got started. |
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Location: North Dakota | LMS - 2018-11-01 11:56 AM
Thanks! I know Chuck, I used to work with him. I don't want anything that heavy duty, am hoping for a run of the mill, middle quality machine. If I struggle I will get his opinion.
I wasn't referring to Chuck. |
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Location: North Dakota | WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2018-11-01 12:45 PM LMS - 2018-11-01 11:56 AM Thanks! I know Chuck, I used to work with him. I don't want anything that heavy duty, am hoping for a run of the mill, middle quality machine. If I struggle I will get his opinion. I wasn't referring to Chuck.
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Location: North Dakota | AllAroundRider - 2018-11-01 12:24 PM To do that weight with the right thread size you do need one of the heavy duty machines but if you wait and find a used one you can save that way. Some have found old machines and retrofitted them but they can be tough trying to find parts and things for. Juki, Cobra, Cowboy, they are all pretty much the same from what I am told. Tandy came out with a cheaper machine in the last year or so but from what I have heard you are better off to save your money. You can always handsew, it's extremely time consuming but that's how most of us got started.
Thanks for the brand names. I don't want to spend a lot because I won't be doing a lot (have no grand idea's about quitting my job to do this) My husband hand sews and I do not have the patience for that kind of work-heck putting a liner in a handbag causes me to break out into a sweat just thinking about it. The machine will probably not be used more than 10 hours a year so having something used is a great idea, hopefully cut down on the sticker shock as well! Thanks for your helpful response! |
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Location: Way up North | LMS - 2018-11-01 12:58 PM AllAroundRider - 2018-11-01 12:24 PM To do that weight with the right thread size you do need one of the heavy duty machines but if you wait and find a used one you can save that way. Some have found old machines and retrofitted them but they can be tough trying to find parts and things for. Juki, Cobra, Cowboy, they are all pretty much the same from what I am told. Tandy came out with a cheaper machine in the last year or so but from what I have heard you are better off to save your money. You can always handsew, it's extremely time consuming but that's how most of us got started. Thanks for the brand names. I don't want to spend a lot because I won't be doing a lot (have no grand idea's about quitting my job to do this) My husband hand sews and I do not have the patience for that kind of work-heck putting a liner in a handbag causes me to break out into a sweat just thinking about it. The machine will probably not be used more than 10 hours a year so having something used is a great idea, hopefully cut down on the sticker shock as well! Thanks for your helpful response!
If you have any Amish or shoe repair shops close by I have several leather friends that pay them to sew the stuff they don't want to do by hand so that might be an option if you are only doing a few things a year |
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Location: Georgia | Im wanting to get into leather work and im trying to find a good used one or a good beginner one |
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Location: North Dakota | mandita8907 - 2018-11-01 3:46 PM Im wanting to get into leather work and im trying to find a good used one or a good beginner one
It's hard to know what to buy/how much to spend when I'm not sure how much I will use it. I think once I have one I will use it a lot, but am trying to be realistic. I think I need to invest in some GOOD hand tools first and see how that goes. Good Luck in your search too! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Hubby's (40+ years in the saddle making business) favorite was an Adler ..... my suggestion is to call several companies and talk to them about what you are looking for and what you have the need to sew. It always better to go a little heavier than to buy a machine that is too light to sew what you want. Many of the companies DO have used machines for sale that they have taken in on trade for a new purchase. |
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Location: WI | A leather sewing machine will run you several hundred dollars at a minimum, usually more. For a handful of projects I'd learn to hand sew whole watching TV. That's what I do. Less painful that way ?? |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | consew is one of the better ones, goes forward and back,does several thickness. used is ok if you can try it before purchase. if you dont mind hand cranking. the Tipman is dandy for large itemw |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | NJJ - 2018-11-01 4:29 PM Hubby's (40+ years in the saddle making business) favorite was an Adler ..... my suggestion is to call several companies and talk to them about what you are looking for and what you have the need to sew. It always better to go a little heavier than to buy a machine that is too light to sew what you want. Many of the companies DO have used machines for sale that they have taken in on trade for a new purchase. All of what NJJ said here^^^^^ She really knows her stuff and shes got the knowledge in this department
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