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Post by intrepidcamper on Nov 3, 2004 9:59:06 GMT -5
I have used OWFinc also, and purchased from them, an excellent company and very reasonable. Also Rain Shed, I think they are still in business, similar items as OWF. Pattern for Anorak: I just made one from a Green Pepper brand pattern from OWF which is a simple pull over type. It was a good pattern, good directions, some are size-adjustable.
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Post by PG on Nov 3, 2004 13:00:49 GMT -5
Where can i access "Green Pepper?"
PG
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Post by PG on Nov 3, 2004 13:49:40 GMT -5
Every year I sew several packs, tarps, and sometimes tents. As I've been doing it for about 15 years, these usually come out quite nice, and some people really like hand sewn items. It takes a lot of time, however, and I've been on the lookout for an industrial sewing machine for quite a while to speed up the process.
As I'm not planning on going into business, I really can't afford a very expensive machine. I keep my eye on e-bay, but the machines I'm interested in are all too expensive. One machine would wipe out any profit I would make for the few articles I sew each year.
Last summer I saw two older industrial sewing machines at a flea market, a Singer for $100 and an Adler for $150. Either would have been fine for my use. Wing talked me out of buying them. That's her mission in life - talking me out of buying things.
Anyway, if anyone on the list ever runs into something like this - please let me know.
Pierre
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Post by intrepidcamper on Nov 3, 2004 20:28:30 GMT -5
Green Pepper is a brand of patterns for outdoor items, clothes, packs, etc. OWFInc carries them, they have an on-line catalogue with sketches of the patterns. RE: heavy duty sewing machines...I have also sewn quite a few tarps and packs, currently using a cheap and simple home sewing model type machine which is working okay. Used to use a circa 1970 Singer, top of the line at the time, it is a heavy "portable" model. This one I loved, but currently it is not working. Both will handle pretty heavy material if you go slowly and use good needles and thread. The modern nylon fabrics are so strong vs their weight that the entire item never gets too bulky to sew. However, I fully agree that a good industrial duty machine would work better yet.
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Post by PG on Nov 3, 2004 21:08:42 GMT -5
Ouie,
I do heavy weight canvas and a machine that would sew belt weight leather, for gussets, would be necessary too.
I should have bought one of those I saw last summer. I could afford maybe $200 for one - and they are out there. I just need to find one. still kicking myself about not picking up one of those I saw last summer.
Pierre
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Post by intrepidcamper on Nov 3, 2004 21:21:02 GMT -5
Eehya! You will need a heavy machine for leather. Invest in one of those old home sewing machine models, post it on e-bay and use the proceeds to buy the industrial machine! Spent last spring surfing e-bay for an old hand crank Singer portable, circa 1920's with a friend who wanted one....couldn't get into the running for less than $300.00 for a nice old machine. I was surprised at their value and they are something which happen along fairly often at yard sales, etc. IC
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