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You should have got a package of 3 needles. What's on that package
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First back pack and new machine recommendations ?
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You should have got a package of 3 needles. What's on that package
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If you have not bought extra needles yet we need to chat.
It takes DPX5 (SAME THING AS 135X5) regardless of what goldstar or juki tells you. Just trust me on this one.
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I'll have to order some. I havent tried any of the dbx1 needles I had for another machine. Just used the one that came in the machine tonight.
Appreciate the comments guys. I will be purchasing soon. Once I do I may need more help with the right thread and needles to use. I’m really starting from scratch here. I’ve been using gutterman 40 on my 328k and I’m not sure the machine can handle that. I really need help with tuning and tension settings. I don’t know what to look for to know what’s working and what’s not. If that makes sense. Thanks again.
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I will say that your 328k is probably stronger than the new singer heavy duty you're looking at. So I wouldn't make that move. Where do you live if you dont mind me asking? I have a couple machines that I need to get out of my house lol. They're in tables so I cant ship them. I agree that you're obviously skilled enough to use a juki to make whatever you want someday. As far as using the 328 you might have to get creative to get enough top tension and loop your thread around the thread post a couple of times if you have a separate thread spool holder
I live on Long Island, New York. I have no clue what you mean by top tension and looping the thread around the post. While making this pack my machine stopped so many times I probably could have done it by hand faster. The thread would kinda separate and bind up in the needle or I’d end up with a birds nest on the bottom of the fabric. It’s hard for me to describe the symptoms without knowing the terms. When trying to sew the straps the machine would sometimes go through and then get stuck in the down position. It kinda looked bent outward a little. Seemed like it was getting caught on something. I realize I have a lot to learn and it’s not going to happen through a few reply’s on the forum so I will ask you guys to point me in the right direction. Any books you recommend or videos?
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The material got too thick and you lost tension I would say. Causing a bird nest in the bobbin area and keeping your needle from coming back up. It happens with home machines when you try to sew too thick. You have to really think out your assembly process with a home machine. I know it's a big investment but a juki is gonna be the best option for you
Just wanted to thank you guys for the replies. I do see a juki in my near future. Waiting on funds. In the meantime I bought a singer heavy duty and it can do most of what I’m looking to do. I started on my second pack and this machine goes through all but multiple layers of webbing or thick straps. I’m limited to what I can fit under the foot. The juki only straight stitches so I’ll keep this for any other variation of stitch I may want. My second pack is 10x better than the first. I think I enjoy the thought process that goes into building a pack as much as the actual sewing itself. Learning a little more each time I get behind the machine. Here’s what I put together the other night. Waiting on my webbing to finish it. 
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When I called gold star the guy recommended a different model juki. It’s the one that used a walking foot. He said the machine would be better suited for my needs. You guys know what I’m trying to do and I’m going with your recommendation (8700 H) but I figured I’d ask. Any significant benefit with going the walking foot route ?
When I called gold star the guy recommended a different model juki. It’s the one that used a walking foot. He said the machine would be better suited for my needs. You guys know what I’m trying to do and I’m going with your recommendation (8700 H) but I figured I’d ask. Any significant benefit with going the walking foot route ?
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Yes. Actually better.
Caution, thread resurrection.
What model, above the DDL 8700-H has the walking foot?
I really want to start thread injecting my own gear (packs, clothes, aiders, maybe saddles, and if I were truly honest, a way to make clothes/hats out of tanned deer hides), and am trying to figure out a way to blow through my 2019 post season budget.
My wife has a fufu sewing machine, which she will not let me use. I figure I can sell some no longer used hunting gear and purchase a, buy once, cry once, thread injector. Then I can start up for the 2020 season.
On a tangential note, I have been researching “sewing” lessons. It looks like in the local area, it is all for the feminine crafters. Not sure how they would take to a burly and bearded newbie.
So, question for next higher up model with walking foot?
Where do you all source fabric for packs? Straps? And where / how do you design/test for life support gear?
Thx!
Can't answer all your questions but will throw out some places to purchase fabric and straps:
CountryBook.com, RockyWoods.com, SeattleFabrics.com, OWFinc.com, Dutchwaregear.com, Ripstopbytheroll.com
I order from a few other places in bulk but they have higher minimums making it not affordable for small projects. If you need a small amount of webbing I have an assortment of various webbing on spools and can part with some.
CountryBook.com, RockyWoods.com, SeattleFabrics.com, OWFinc.com, Dutchwaregear.com, Ripstopbytheroll.com
I order from a few other places in bulk but they have higher minimums making it not affordable for small projects. If you need a small amount of webbing I have an assortment of various webbing on spools and can part with some.
Ok guys I’m going to pull the trigger on the juki. Since my last post I’ve made back pack straps, back packs for my kids and other hunting related things. I have threw off the timing and broke countless needles on my singer heavy duty. I’m going to call gold star on Monday to get a price on the 8700 H walking foot machine. I plan to watch all the videos but I may need some help with things along the way. Maybe I’ll start a new thread once I get it. I wanted to thank everyone that contributed to this post in all honestly without saddlehunter.com I may not have found my new addiction.
Re: sewing lessons
It seems you have a good grasp of the basics concerning threading your machine, understanding tension issues, locking your stitches, etc. Much of the sewing today centers around quilting with less emphasis on garment sewing, so be advised you will feel more at home in a garment sewing class as it is closer to sewing hunting gear. I have also seen an increase in interest in sewing handbags, carry bags, etc., which is directly applicable to gear sewing. YouTube is your best friend.
I took private lessons from a retired HomeEc teacher friend of mine. She had me sew a granddaughter dress - haha - but I got a good start with the basics. The rest for me has been YouTube, reading articles, etc. Good luck with it!