An upholstery style machine is probably your best bet; but I doubt that you’ll find a shop that will take on that project. I think most would be very fearful of a liability issue. Just my opinion and worth what it cost. Good luck
DIY Saddle questions.
Hey guys! This may be in the wrong spot, but I'm wanting to make some modifications to a hunting saddle I've got and been using and I need someone skilled at sewing, in the Springfield area. I've got all the necessary materials minus the sewing machine and the thread. Can anyone perhaps point me in a helpful direction?
I've considered a mom and pop alterations shop, but I'm not sure they'd get the point.
I've considered an upholstery shop, but I'm betting they'll be pretty expensive and the entire point of DIY is to save money in my mind. Any members on here possess the sewing skillset??
I've considered a mom and pop alterations shop, but I'm not sure they'd get the point.
I've considered an upholstery shop, but I'm betting they'll be pretty expensive and the entire point of DIY is to save money in my mind. Any members on here possess the sewing skillset??
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Might check with a tack shop. They normally have a variety of sewing machines that could easily handle it.
As badlander mentioned, you might not want to tell them what it is due to liability.
As badlander mentioned, you might not want to tell them what it is due to liability.
Yeah, the more I look at it the more it seems like I'm gonna learn to sew. Which, I don't mind! The weight bearing portion of the saddle is already complete, I just wanna attach it to the rest of the rig, if that makes sense.An upholstery style machine is probably your best bet; but I doubt that you'll find a shop that will take on that project. I think most would be very fearful of a liability issue. Just my opinion and worth what it cost. Good luck
I've got a buddy who happens to be a former swat officer, who happened to sew some rappel rigs for his team. So I think I'm gonna hook up with him and get some sewing lessons, cause none of us have fallen to our death...yet. Lol.Might check with a tack shop. They normally have a variety of sewing machines that could easily handle it.
As badlander mentioned, you might not want to tell them what it is due to liability.
I have a couple of commercial sewing machines and it is not at all hard to learn how to sew. You will find it to be a very handy skill to have.
First thing I would get is a single needle lock stitch flat bed machine. Look for a compound walking foot style.
I haven't looked in awhile but you used to be able to pick up industrial machines cheap because most are 220 3 phase. It is easy to replace the motor with 110v and then you have a beast of a machine that will sew through about anything, including your fingers.
First thing I would get is a single needle lock stitch flat bed machine. Look for a compound walking foot style.
I haven't looked in awhile but you used to be able to pick up industrial machines cheap because most are 220 3 phase. It is easy to replace the motor with 110v and then you have a beast of a machine that will sew through about anything, including your fingers.
I'll keep an eye out! I was cruising facebook and craigslist last night and found some relatively cheap machines that came pretty highly recommended from the guy I know who sews. I do have just a little experience with sewing from homec. I still have those boxers I sewed as a matter of fact, but they don't fit anymore!I have a couple of commercial sewing machines and it is not at all hard to learn how to sew. You will find it to be a very handy skill to have.
First thing I would get is a single needle lock stitch flat bed machine. Look for a compound walking foot style.
I haven't looked in awhile but you used to be able to pick up industrial machines cheap because most are 220 3 phase. It is easy to replace the motor with 110v and then you have a beast of a machine that will sew through about anything, including your fingers.
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