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levada 11-25-2011 01:51 PM

Got a "new to me" Consew sewing machine today
 
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It really is a long-time dream come true. I have wanted an industrial machine for years, but they are so expensive. Found a used one on Craigslist for a reasonable price. A Consew 206RB-1.

No manual, but I found some YouTube videos with information about threading it and changing the bobbin, and sewing with it, etc. Very handy.

I think I can sew just about anything with this machine. What I really want it for is quilting my quilts. It will sew through the 3 layers with no problems. This thing is so heavy duty I could sew 12 hours a day for the rest of my life and not wear it out!

The lady I got it from said she got it to do production sewing at home. I believe she was making teddy bears, but she did mention that she made a quilt on it too. Then she had changes in her life and it just sat for a long time, so she wanted to get rid of it. It does need some TLC, just cleaning and oiling and it will be ready to go.

The picture is of a Consew 206RB-5, but mine looks very similar.

Crlyn 11-25-2011 02:12 PM

Good luck to you Levada, many happy hours of quilting on your new machine. :thumbup:

ontheriver 11-25-2011 02:17 PM

Great machine, enjoy.

sharon b 11-25-2011 02:18 PM

Looks like an awesome machine - look at all the space in the throat area ! Enjoy :)

pscott392 11-25-2011 02:34 PM

Congratulations! Hope you have many enjoyable hours of sewing.

QuiltnNan 11-25-2011 03:15 PM

congrats !

EmbQuilt 11-25-2011 04:02 PM

Enjoy! Have never tried sewing on an industrial machine

mighty 11-25-2011 06:09 PM

Wow now that is quit a machine, enjoy!!!

bstock 11-25-2011 06:22 PM

Wow! I have thought about buying one for quilting!

mtnative 11-25-2011 09:19 PM

Wow - good for you. Please give us an update when you have been able to try it out.


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