@Peterk1234 responds in post #84. I agree with his assessment. Should work for you.
[/QUOTE]Did anybody answer you on this, I was about to try this same thread?
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Gutermann's Upholstery thread: Will this work well for DIY saddles/ backpack modifications? If not I could return it and pick up the Gutermann "Heavy Duty" from Joann Fabrics. Neither gave any specs on the spool nor did this type have any smaller spool sizes. Just want to make sure I am working with quality materials before I start. Thanks in advance!
[/QUOTE]Did anybody answer you on this, I was about to try this same thread?
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Gutermann's Upholstery thread: Will this work well for DIY saddles/ backpack modifications? If not I could return it and pick up the Gutermann "Heavy Duty" from Joann Fabrics. Neither gave any specs on the spool nor did this type have any smaller spool sizes. Just want to make sure I am working with quality materials before I start. Thanks in advance!
Thinking about pulling the trigger on this, any opinions?
Heavy duty mid century Kenmore Sewing Machiine w Table & Chair
Heavy duty metal Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine, Excellent Shape, Like New. With Zig Zag Feature. Includes Sewing Table and mid century Sewing Chair that the seat lifts up for storage. It works, but...detroit.craigslist.org
I have access to a fully refurbished Singer treadle sewing machine in the original oak cabinet. It is an antique and beautiful but what I want to know from you thread injection experts here in all honesty is, would this be worth utilizing for DIY saddle projects for myself??????
Sorry, I am a little late to your question - just joined last week. I collect and use vintage sewing machines. The Singer 401A is an excellent machine and $50 is a very good price (always negotiate for lower) if in decent condition and complete. The Kenmore 158 series has a great reputation. Understand that the 158 refers to Sears/Kenmore's supplier code - in this case a Japanese manufacturer named Maruzen/Jaguar. The model number is the number after the "158." on the machine's small, metal data usually found under the machine's bed. There are many models Sears contracted to buy from them and most are great, robust sewers. They vary in features offered from basic zigzag machines to full featured multi-decorative stitch machines. BTW, most gear sewing only requires a straight stitch, which on the machines you mentioned is a zigzag stitch with a stitch width set at the "0" width. It is hard to say if the Kenmore you saw is fairly priced at $50 without knowing the model number, condition, and completeness.Know absolutely nothing about sewing but this thread has me really, really intrigued haha. Enough so that I just started searching the local area for a decent used machine. 2 I’ve come across are a singer 401a or kenmore 158. Both are 50 dollars. Anyone have any input on either one?
This is a Kenmore Model 52 (lavender - haha!) and enjoys a reputation as a very strong sew machine made by Maruzen Jaguar from Japan in the early to mid-60's. There is a very nice Kenmore cabinet with stool, which is a plus. It appears complete with the maual, specialty presser feet and a box of the decorative stitch cams (make certain the zigzag cam is included Cam #1, I think?). The price is reasonable for my neck of the woods, but always negotiate.Thinking about pulling the trigger on this, any opinions?
Heavy duty mid century Kenmore Sewing Machiine w Table & Chair
Heavy duty metal Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine, Excellent Shape, Like New. With Zig Zag Feature. Includes Sewing Table and mid century Sewing Chair that the seat lifts up for storage. It works, but...detroit.craigslist.org
Thanks, but it was sold out from under me.This is a Kenmore Model 52 (lavender - haha!) and enjoys a reputation as a very strong sew machine made by Maruzen Jaguar from Japan in the early to mid-60's. There is a very nice Kenmore cabinet with stool, which is a plus. It appears complete with the maual, specialty presser feet and a box of the decorative stitch cams (make certain the zigzag cam is included Cam #1, I think?). The price is reasonable for my neck of the woods, but always negotiate.
BTW, Woofron, most ads say the machine is "working." Be skeptical and take a needle, some thread, and a scrap of cloth and try it out if the wiring is safe. Also, I am not certain, but I think this type of rotary, rubberized drive wheel configuration means that the hand wheel turns AWAY from you to sew instead of TO you as is more common. Like I said above I don't own any Whites, but I do have some 70 or 80 other sewing machines in my collection.How does this look?
Antique White Rotary Sewing Machine WORKING
Antique White Rotary Sewing Machine WORKING 1X8610 65 WATTS OBObaltimore.craigslist.org
I found this online but it was the only source i could find but he seems to think it's okWould any of you experienced thread injectors know if a Singer 15-91 is able to handle a size 92/tex 90 thread?
Here are some very interesting but economical listing in your Baltimore area from CL, note how old some of the listings are (usually very negotiable):How does this look?
Antique White Rotary Sewing Machine WORKING
Antique White Rotary Sewing Machine WORKING 1X8610 65 WATTS OBObaltimore.craigslist.org
Edited above to indicate Terra. I just get the spools from the thread exchange. I think it is their brand.Did you mean to say Gutermann Tera 40 thread? I haven't seen much mention of Gutermann Mara which is weaker than the Tera.
What brand thread do you like in size 92?