![]() Singer 66s were relatively inexpensive, and I saw a lot of youtube videos where folks were sewing lighter leather with Singer 66s. I checked eBay and the local classifieds. Here is a link explaining the history of the Singer 66 ![]() Seams there were lots of candidates, but the on most available with the easiest to find parts was the Singer 66. While this thread isn't intended to sway folks from a real machine, I just wanted to show what was possible with an inexpensive old Singer.įirst, I researched for a while to see what old Singer machines were suitable for light duty leather sewing. What I found out is that hand stitching something as a large as a guitar strap or rifle sling SUCKS! After doing a lot of hand stitching, I decided to get a machine, but alas, I couldn't find a reasonably priced used industrial walking foot sewing machine. That's easy, right? Buy a leather burnishing tool, and sew on some backings. ![]() I have been doing to some hobby leather work for a few years, and I finally decided I wanted to "up my game" and do a little more with my hobby like sewing on backings/liners and burnishing the edges nicer. However, most of probably can't afford one or justify the cost for our hobby. I think it is fair to say that most of us would like to have a really nice industrial walking foot sewing machine for our leather craft.
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