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Originally Posted by ecoast
you don't need a long arm machine
templates are created from pattern paper or clear 4mil plastic
do not buy sailrite machine
you want a compound-feed ('walking foot')machine
welt foot is an attachment that's added when doing piping
I have done canvas/upholstery for 15+
here's a shocker:
I will buy my covers; unless I get a wild hair to create something that's actually custom
---the fact that you can get front/rear, 2 stripe (4 pieces) for $150 is a GREAT deal; once you remove materials/time, not a lot of $$$ being made for what you are getting
of course if you want a retirement hobby, that's all good but a decent (used) juki 1508/562/563 or consew 206rb is $$$
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Ecoast
Thanks for the input.
This is still on my mind, however life got real busy and I am redoing my entire workshop at the moment (redoing my heating oil tanks)
When complete I will have an area dedicated to this hobby and actually start looking for work locally.
I continually monitor for a decent deal on a compound or strait walking foot machine. I found a few but was hesitant to pull the trigger with all the disorganization in my basement/garage right now.