Too_Many_Tools wrote:
On occasion I find myself needing to create items for the home
workshop that require a sewing machine.

I am looking for recommendations in what to look for in a sewing
machine that will handle a number of differnet materials (canvas,
cotton, thin leather)

Any suggestions?

Any suggested machines?

Thanks

TMT


If you are doing heavier stuff with multiple layers, a walking foot
machine is a real nice thing to have, It pushes the material along on
both sides, rather than just one.

I have sewn with Singer machines and Juki's. The Juki requires far
less in maintenance, as there are fewer adjustable linkages to get out
of order.

You can get lucky, and find a decent useable machine for under $400,
but a more realistic price for one with a table and a couple accessories
is probably around $1K, or a bit more.

Stuff like piping feet are nice to have, too, if you want to make
really Pro looking bags or covers.

Cheers
Trevor Jones