Originally Posted by
makitmama
I had used my granny's 201-2 for leather in the past, but it just couldn't handle heavy stuff due to the piddly .6amp motor. The one I order has a 1.5 amp motor, and the one I played with last week was 1.3 amp. Nothing like horsepower- or in this case, Pfaff power!
Amen to that! I was using my Singer 319w yesterday to finish sewing binding on a very small wall hanging I made for Thanksgiving. The 319w is treadle powered, so no problem with the power! But, I first must of bent the needle - then the needle broke! I thought it was out of timing again, but the machine worked fine with a new needle and a not so thick piece of fabric! Have you thought about getting an industrial type machine like a Singer 31?
Nancy