Hello, went back through the "what sewing machine" searches. Thought I'd follow-up with a question though. Been sewing my own gear for about 6-7 years. My main machine has been the Pfaff Passport. Great with the nylons, light webbing, even cordura. But struggles with webbing work. What I love though, you sit down and it just sews great, nylon, cordura. Doesn't seem to need dialing in to get a great seam.
Looking for a new, solid, all around machine for around $1,000. 5 years ago I was looking at the Sailrite machines, wondering if anyone here had some first hand experience with them. A little more, but what about the portable Juki's. I don't want a commercial machine, don't really have the space for it, want a portable machine.
I make packs, tarps, lots of dry bags. But have some webbing work I'd like to get more into. I have an old kenmore, but for me it's hard to get tuned up to sew correctly, willing to pay a bit more for reliability.
Looking for a new, solid, all around machine for around $1,000. 5 years ago I was looking at the Sailrite machines, wondering if anyone here had some first hand experience with them. A little more, but what about the portable Juki's. I don't want a commercial machine, don't really have the space for it, want a portable machine.
I make packs, tarps, lots of dry bags. But have some webbing work I'd like to get more into. I have an old kenmore, but for me it's hard to get tuned up to sew correctly, willing to pay a bit more for reliability.