[C38] Sailrite sewing machine

[Anders Finn]

Whhhaaaatt? You're not using that machine? Bring it to me!! I don't need 
a walking foot.

Anyway, for everyone else, yeah, a walking foot is nearly required for 
anyone trying to do straight stitching through fabric of any type. You 
can get straighter stitching still if you set yourself up a jig. Just 
treat it like you would a woodworking project. Be careful about 
borrowing a SO's home use machine however as fabric for sails, covers, 
etc are much thicker than normal fabric.

Anders

On 01/19/2011 01:31 PM, Chuck Finn wrote:
> 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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>>     C38 #198 ESTANCIA
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