Sewing Resources and Information

[Homebrew454]

Anyone add a heavier flywheel to a standard sewing machine to increase punching power? I have been thinking.

This link from Sailrite may help your question.

Size Matters: The Importance of Balance Wheels

DetailsThe Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Sewing Machines have a long history of helping both sailmakers and DIYers sew their dream projects. While there are many features of this machine series that make it exceptional, the Ultrafeed would not be the powerhouse it is today without the help of our...

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[Torvic]

There's an upholster (Cechaflo) on YouTube that changes wheels to slow down his machines so he can go really slow stitching.

I'm not certain how much more power you will gain but it's worth a try.

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The bigger wheel is only to slow down the speed to more controllable speed not to generate more power!

 

[bj139]

The bigger wheel is only to slow down the speed to more controllable speed not to generate more power!

I know more continuous power would not generated. That is why I asked about punching power, the ability to maintain momentum through thick materials.

I just ordered a HA1 handwheel to try to add something to a home sewing machine. I believe it is the handwheel from a treadle operated Singer 15. It might do something.

 

[Kraigstein]

Based on this chart, I was thinking of getting some V92 Kevlar thread. It is only slightly larger in diameter than V69 polyester and has a breaking strength of 30 pounds instead of 11 pounds. Anyone know of any downsides to this?

I just got some Tex 60 Kevlar thread and have been doing some testing with it. Sews perfectly through my 1950s Elna Supermatic sewing machine. I sewed a bar of about 20 stitches across some scrap 1" webbing I had and I have tried pulling, yanking, standing and jumping on the strap to try to break the Kevlar thread, but so far not a single sign of any threads breaking.

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[biggta5]

I just got some Tex 60 Kevlar thread and have been doing some testing with it. Sews perfectly through my 1950s Elna Supermatic sewing machine. I sewed a bar of about 20 stitches across some scrap 1" webbing I had and I have tried pulling, yanking, standing and jumping on the strap to try to break the Kevlar thread, but so far not a single sign of any threads breaking.

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RESISTANCE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Like other polymers, Kevlar® is sensitive to prolonged exposures to ultraviolet (UV) rays with consequent surface degradation (yellow to brown). Although this degradation is only limited to the surface due to the self-reflective property of Kevlar®, UV exposures should be minimized during storage and handling, keeping Kevlar in light-resistant bags or boxes.

 

[rakbowhunter]

Has anyone tried one of these? Likes/dislikes? Seems pretty straight forward for someone who doesn't have any sewing experience.

 

[PEEJAY]

This is collecting dust in my parents basement. Doubt the old lady will let go of it but i can bring my projects over there if its beefy enough. Couldnt find a model # but i figured id ask if anyone thinks this thing is capable of sewing through webbing and stuff like that.

 

[4090Sharps]

This is collecting dust in my parents basement. Doubt the old lady will let go of it but i can bring my projects over there if its beefy enough. Couldnt find a model # but i figured id ask if anyone thinks this thing is capable of sewing through webbing and stuff like that.

Good machine. Model number is hiding in one of your pictures, Kenmore 158.143

 

[PEEJAY]

Haha found it. Right on thanks.

 

[bj139]

I just bought a thread holder from Joann's for about $8.50 after 40% off coupon. No more jumping spools and yanked top threads.

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[gcr0003]

Has anyone tried one of these? Likes/dislikes? Seems pretty straight forward for someone who doesn't have any sewing experience.

I'd like to know if yall think this would work too.

 

[bj139]

I'd like to know if yall think this would work too.

Most of the video reviews I saw said it was good if you liked to tinker with machines but it was not a trouble free product. There seemed to be plenty of reviews. Maybe I just saw only the ones that said you would have trouble. If I was going to buy one I would watch every one.

 

[4090Sharps]

Most of the video reviews I saw said it was good if you liked to tinker with machines but it was not a trouble free product. There seemed to be plenty of reviews. Maybe I just saw only the ones that said you would have trouble. If I was going to buy one I would watch every one.

I have no experience, but you can find a far more capable industrial machine for not a whole lot more, if you're patient and maybe willing to drive a bit.

Probably not in your area, but for instance: https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/216739376394785/

 

[gcr0003]

Picking up a singer 214 today! Should be an ok starter machine. Looking forward to fabricating hunting and camping gear. I’ve been directed to ditch the clutch motor and buy a servo one. I was told they can be had on eBay? What do I need to look for for our type application?

 

[Sziggy2.0]

This is collecting dust in my parents basement. Doubt the old lady will let go of it but i can bring my projects over there if its beefy enough. Couldnt find a model # but i figured id ask if anyone thinks this thing is capable of sewing through webbing and stuff like that.

I do not have a ton of experience with this machine but found one on craigslist last week and the guy was nice enough to let me bring some webbing over to test it out.
It was just beyond the machines ability to do multiple layers of webbing. I just used what needle he had in the machine, so maybe with some tweaking it might work but I think it's just beyond it abilities to do multiple layers of webbing. It was a nice machine though almost bought it anyways.

 

[PEEJAY]

i wonder what needle he had in it...

 

[DanielB89]

This is collecting dust in my parents basement. Doubt the old lady will let go of it but i can bring my projects over there if its beefy enough. Couldnt find a model # but i figured id ask if anyone thinks this thing is capable of sewing through webbing and stuff like that.

Kenmore 15814300 mechanical sewing machine manual

Download the manual for model Kenmore 15814300 mechanical sewing machine. Sears Parts Direct has parts, manuals & part diagrams for all types of repair projects to help you fix your mechanical sewing machine!

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[Sziggy2.0]

i wonder what needle he had in it...

Didnt take it out to look at but it looked like a 90/14. It wasn't any heavier for sure.

 

[bj139]

I just bought some Tex 80 Kevlar thread. It is listed as V92 thread. Polyester Tex 90 is listed as V92 thread. Checking on the density of Kevlar and Polyester they are about the same. Maybe the Kevlar is spun looser.

 

[gcr0003]

I just got my first sewing machine. THe lady I bought it from said she has a name. She said, “Grandma named her jezebel because she is a bad girl. If you don’t pay attention, she can put a hurtin on ya.” This was in reference to the power of the machine, I hope she still has it in her, because I’ll need that power! Haha