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Posted by Too_Many_Tools on July 3, 2007, 9:57 pm
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> 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
Thanks for the excellent replies.
Any suggestions as to types of thread and other supplies to have on
hand?
What type of workspace, desk, table, etc. works best for you?
Thanks
TMT
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Posted by SteveB on July 15, 2007, 12:29 am
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> 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
Found a Singer 111W155 today for $250, which I promptly snatched. Has base,
table, motor, and spindle stand. Have asked alt.textiles.sewing group for
feedback, but feel this industrial sewing machine will do all I want to do
with regards to making Raven Mills Sunbrella awnings and shade cloth
coverings for my new house.
I was tickled to get it. Will let you know how it works. It is H-E-A-V-Y!
Steve
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Posted by Lew Hodgett on July 15, 2007, 1:33 am
SteveB wrote:
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> Found a Singer 111W155 today for $250, which I promptly snatched.
Has base,
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> table, motor, and spindle stand. Have asked alt.textiles.sewing
group for
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> feedback, but feel this industrial sewing machine will do all I want
to do
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> with regards to making Raven Mills Sunbrella awnings and shade cloth
> coverings for my new house.
Just make sure you get thread that is compatible with the Sunbrella and
is treated for UV resistance.
Have fun.
Lew
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Posted by Jordan on July 15, 2007, 5:28 am
A walking foot is a good feature for heavier materials.
Singer 132K6 is great, popular with auto trimmers, not cheap, has BIG
bobbin, easy to use, tough.
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>> 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)
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Posted by Martin H. Eastburn on July 15, 2007, 10:07 pm
Sounds interesting -
Lots of stuff and a group mentioned on Google search using :
Singer 111W155
Someone said a manual printing....
Good find.
Martin H. Eastburn
@ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net
TSRA, Life; NRA LOH & Endowment Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal.
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder
IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member.
http://lufkinced.com/
SteveB wrote:
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>> 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
>
> Found a Singer 111W155 today for $250, which I promptly snatched. Has base,
> table, motor, and spindle stand. Have asked alt.textiles.sewing group for
> feedback, but feel this industrial sewing machine will do all I want to do
> with regards to making Raven Mills Sunbrella awnings and shade cloth
> coverings for my new house.
>
> I was tickled to get it. Will let you know how it works. It is H-E-A-V-Y!
>
> Steve
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> 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