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Post by faffer on Jun 1, 2017 19:08:46 GMT
I have not been about for ages due the boat, but then what would we do with out them  Reason this time is this new toy, not exactly boat related but then it is as this is a Reads Sailmaker and is used by well sailors so that bit is boaty related.   Not bad nick for a early 70`s machine. Had it going through 8 layers of 650grm canvas but not the Top Gun canvas i will be using. The reason for this is i will be making my own canopy and curtains cushions etc for the boat. Looking forward to it really, aswell as saving well over £1k for the canopy, the canvas will cost around £170 so no big deal if i mess up the job. Biggest job will be making the pattern but i am working on it and will be practicing on making a trailer cover and few bits to get the knack. A few samples of my last nights attemps top  bottom  not sure if they are ok but time will tell while i work it out, only had it a day |
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Post by patty on Jun 1, 2017 19:23:05 GMT
Gosh I am most impressed...sewing machines and me never destined to be friends....
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Post by larkboy on Jun 1, 2017 19:26:24 GMT
That looks a proper piece of kit, just the job for stitching up a new canopy! Your first attempts look pretty good to me, I've not used a sewing machine since middle school in the 70's😆
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 19:27:35 GMT
Gosh I am most impressed...sewing machines and me never destined to be friends.... It's a skill for sure. Jan's best friend is ace at it and made us numerous bits for the boat and home but Jan just can't get the knack, nor can I. |
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Post by faffer on Jun 1, 2017 19:35:11 GMT
Not to hard Patty, bit of a faff at first to get the tension right. Had to make a spool holder aswell as i ddint know the V69 thread had to come from the top not the side To tight to buy one lol  It is a good bit of kit Larkboy, i love it. Got bits n bobs that i have no clue what they are for. Its the skill bit i am worried about Martin, well not worried but you know, making the patterns for the canopy. Unpicking all that thread  Rapped my fingers a fw times at first, but hten i never do a job with out injust, even a sewing machine. |
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Post by bettina on Jun 1, 2017 20:05:32 GMT
If those stitches are through 8 layers of canvas, then I'm also well impressed too. Dad bought me a lovely Singer contained within a fashionable cabinet (well it was fashionable back in the 70's when he bought it)and although I never became the seamstress I think he wished me to be, I did manage some shifts, aprons and skirts as well as numerous cushion covers. All the best of luck with your new undertaking/hobby |
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Post by patty on Jun 1, 2017 20:55:45 GMT
My sons partner is ace at sewing, knitting, drawing, craftwork..she made a lovely mobile for above the baby's cot and she gave me a mini me rag doll for mothers day..'Patty Ann' comes everywhere with me....some folks have these skills and some...well...don't.
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Post by faffer on Jun 2, 2017 3:31:34 GMT
If those stitches are through 8 layers of canvas, then I'm also well impressed too. Dad bought me a lovely Singer contained within a fashionable cabinet (well it was fashionable back in the 70's when he bought it)and although I never became the seamstress I think he wished me to be, I did manage some shifts, aprons and skirts as well as numerous cushion covers. All the best of luck with your new undertaking/hobby Tracey`s new cheap machine went through 4 layers of canvas but struggled with much more and would of probably melted on a good long stitch. Old machines i believe are the best for doing this kind of work. I looked at all sorts like the Singers etc, dont know what it is but these old machines look great. A chap was lucky to find me this one at a good price om Preloved for £75 , and there was me in looking to spend nearer £200. My sons partner is ace at sewing, knitting, drawing, craftwork..she made a lovely mobile for above the baby's cot and she gave me a mini me rag doll for mothers day..'Patty Ann' comes everywhere with me....some folks have these skills and some...well...don't. Well Patty, time will tell if i have the skill needed. This machine has no walking foot but it pulls the canvas through so easy, so all i need to do is guide it, where i am also using a magnet along side the foot to run the material along as you do with a guide on a circular saw and such tool. I have a lead foot so before i know it i am sewing a pattern of the snake pass lol. |
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Post by lollygagger on Jun 2, 2017 13:32:54 GMT
I have a singer industrial machine stashed away. It does one simple stitch but will go through anything. But it doesn't have a walking foot which is a must for thick or lots of layers, leather, vinyl, stuff with wadding... Someone has probably said already, but if sewing leather or vinyl type material make sure the bottom reel won't run out or just made a "tear along dotted line". |
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Post by faffer on Jun 2, 2017 13:46:49 GMT
I have a singer industrial machine stashed away. It does one simple stitch but will go through anything. But it doesn't have a walking foot which is a must for thick or lots of layers, leather, vinyl, stuff with wadding... Someone has probably said already, but if sewing leather or vinyl type material make sure the bottom reel won't run out or just made a "tear along dotted line". I have been told a walking foot is not needed and the add ons are not much good for thicker materials. All it does is make thing easier as saving pulling the material through. On that though this Reads doesnt have one and it pulls the 8 layers of canvas with no problem. No need to help it through, could be the pressure from the foot, i dont know but it does a great job. I`ll try and and do a vid of it working  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 14:09:46 GMT
I hate sewing machines but your picture of the stitches looks pretty good to me I've always preferred sewing by hand with needle and thread but its very time consuming to be fair. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 14:12:28 GMT
I've always preferred sewing by hand with needle and thread but its very time consuming to be fair. Blooming modern technology doing away with the workers. |
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Post by lollygagger on Jun 2, 2017 14:15:21 GMT
I thought I'd be teaching granny. I'm jealous of your machine but you'd be jealous of my 3kw clutch motor.  |
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Post by faffer on Jun 2, 2017 14:46:17 GMT
I hate sewing machines but your picture of the stitches looks pretty good to me I've always preferred sewing by hand with needle and thread but its very time consuming to be fair. You are more than welcome to sew the canopy by for me only about 30 metres to do I've always preferred sewing by hand with needle and thread but its very time consuming to be fair. Blooming modern technology doing away with the workers. Dont you just hate it lol, i could of got a computerised one but then i dont do tech stuff, be quicker then to do it by hand. I thought I'd be teaching granny. I'm jealous of your machine but you'd be jealous of my 3kw clutch motor. 3kw, bloody nora this is only about 60watt, not a clue lol. OK you won that top trump |
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Post by patty on Jun 2, 2017 21:16:19 GMT
to me its all very impressive..I'm in awe of those who can
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