Originally Posted by
makitmama
I have seen SS machines like this set up with a treadle for leatherwork... They can't handle anything but garment leather and light upholstery though.
Thanks Makitmama - that's probably the most relevant point for my purposes, as I rarely do any heavy-duty sewing. However, when one DOES want to do some, it's nice to have the right machine for the job. I'll have to give that some careful consideration
