[C38] Sailrite sewing machine
Chuck Finn
charles at finn.ws
Wed Jan 19 16:31:14 EST 2011
The difference between a "sailrite" and a regular one is a bit more
power and something called a "walking foot." I have an off brand
machine with a walking foot that never gets the tension right. My wife
has been so kind as to allow me to use her Janome sewing machine and I
get much better results. It sews well through three layers of sunbrella
and can handle four. My problem is like others in that I am not a pro
and my seams look more like an Ant path than a straight line.... But, I
prefer to do things myself even if they would look better by a
professional! So, I would see if you significant other is a nice as
mine and try borrowing her machine first.
Chuck Finn
Mighty Quinn, #114
Great Lakes
On 1/19/2011 3:32 PM, Craig Steinkraus wrote:
> Max....I posted this a couple hours ago. but it doesn't appear to have
> got through, so I'll try again.
> We have a Sailrite machine on "Wings", and are very happy with it. We
> (I should say Vicki) have used it to make our dodger, bimini, interior
> cushions, and many other projects. We even have made a couple sails.
> Plenty of power and a robust machine. The local marine canvas shop has
> one and he uses it for his smaller jobs.
> Craig Steinkraus
> "Wings" C-38 #280
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Max Soto <mailto:maxsoto at gmail.com>
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve <mailto:listserve at catalina38.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:29 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Sailrite sewing machine
>
> Paul, There are a couple of things that I haven't done yet, one is
> sewing and the other oner is welding, but I'm willing and not
> scared to learn the basics!!!! LOL
>
> 2011/1/19 PAUL NOTTE <panotte at shaw.ca <mailto:panotte at shaw.ca>>
>
> Max is there any project you WON'T take on ?
> Paul
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com <mailto:maxsoto at gmail.com>>
> Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:01 am
> Subject: [C38] Sailrite sewing machine
> To: Catalina 38 Listserve <Listserve at catalina38.org
> <mailto:Listserve at catalina38.org>>
>
> > Hi again,
> >
> > I was thinking of getting a sewing machine for my future
> > mainsail cover and
> > dodger, and of course constant sail repairs!!!!
> > Any of you with with experience with the Sailrite
> machines???? Any
> > comments?? Do any of you have one that is not using and
> > will like to
> > sell????
> >
> >
> > --
> > Max Soto
> > C38 #198 ESTANCIA
> > Puntarenas, Costa Rica
> >
>
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