01Hawk Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Before I started doing all my stuff I was worried about which sewing machine would work on the vinyl and Velcro. I had never sewed anything in my life. Having asked here I got a bunch of different responses on what would work and what wouldn't. I was going to buy a fancy one and just get it over with. Instead a friend came over with hers just to see how it would go and to teach me how to actually use a sewing machine. The machine is a Singer Esteem II. It shows on Targets site as about $110. I easily sewed the Velcro, straps and vinyl. My lines aren't 100% perfect but I think they will be fine. I jumped right into it - in hindsight I would like to have just practiced on some scraps first. The one thing the machine didn't like was sticky back Velcro. It gummed up the needle. After trips to Walmart, Michaels, AC Moore and Joann fabrics I was able to find all sew in Velcros. Some came with the SC kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 A singer machine should be fine for both materials. If you struggle with the vinyl, get yourself a 'walking foot' attachment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 My mother swore by singer, so I got one. Burnt three out and ended up with a brother, so far the best machine I've had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Eeeek... what you sewing with it... Buffalo Hide?? My singer 427 was my mothers. She was a professional seamstress and this was her home machine. It was made in 1967 and is still going strong, even with my abuse. I think if you go with Singer, Brother, Pfaff or similar, you should be fine. Avoid cheap Chinese tat. I've seen plenty of those break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 My mum had an old school machine, not sure where it went when she passed away, as I would have liked it. I do sew leather and allsorts with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I have an old Janome that has lots of costume mileage on it, including renaissance stuff w/heavy fabrics. An occasional tune up and it's fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I have a cheap Walmart machine. Been sewing hard core for few years now. Works fine, nothing fancy. I use 16 guage needles on everything. These are HD sewing needles made for canvas. You need to sew "sew on" velcro only. The sticky back will gum up any machines needle & cause it to break. Most fabric stores sell it by the foot or yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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