[C38] Sailrite sewing machine

[Craig Steinkraus]

Just to add to the discussion......My wife has one of those sewing machines that cost as much as a new RIB, but doesn't come close to going through many layers of Sunbrella required on some projects.  When we made the dodger, there were several places we had to sew through 9 layers. Also, when sewing large peices, as in a sail, the walking foot helps moving the huge peices of fabrick through the machine, which can be a issue at times. If your looking to buy one, consider the large flywheel and left and right zipper feet as options.

Craig 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Anders Finn 
  To: listserve at catalina38.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 5:45 PM
  Subject: Re: [C38] Sailrite sewing machine


  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 
        To: Catalina 38 Listserve 
        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>

          Max is there any project you WON'T take on ?

           Paul



          ----- Original Message -----
          From: Max Soto <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>

          > 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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