This is by far the most useful hack I've seen for the shoe patcher sewing machine and is going to be the first one I do. Thanks for the video! If you're new, I can guarantee this will up your game. I've been a professional leather worker and have sewn a lot of leather on professional-grade machines (I'm looking at you, ConSew). I can guarantee this will up your game.

@moonolyth

Жыл бұрын

that's great! This machine is one of the best purchases I've made for the price, Good luck!!

Cheers for the effort taken to edit & upload this modification ...

lol, I have seen others do the OPPOSIST and make it wider so the needle can travel down more thru thicker material.

@moonolyth

11 ай бұрын

I suppose they use a different needle veriety size also, good to know.

Thanks so much for the idea. :)

@moonolyth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing an interest!

Great idea!

Thanks.. I plan on a redue in an Oak stand same design. The foot, Not too much but enough in my opinion. I find that it holds the material down better when stitching up close to an edge. I've seen some fancier machines that actually have a large angled roller I believe to have this effect. I do use both feet but do lean toward this one. Also have a third I may mess with sometime...piece!

Thank you.

I'm going to do the same!!!

Nice

I have a project that might need the walking foot to be even narrower than this, do you think it would work if it didn't have the hole in the middle, and if maybe you were to cut one of those sides off, and it just had one prong on say the left side?

@moonolyth

6 ай бұрын

Yes, why not? The cloth would lift some on that side. And you'd need to make sure the foot was not so thin to bend... per the pressure and material used. You could bosibly make thinner and add a dimple or groove with a file for the needle but perhaps not needed...all you can do is give it a shot.

You gave a good explanation of how you made this modification. But why did you do it? What was the original design doing that requires the change? I know you said more control, but how? The new design might bend on thicker leather

@moonolyth

3 жыл бұрын

The Idea was to hold material closer to the needle. I don't see any gan with thicker material such as in leather. I have sewn thinner more delicate stuff where the thread tends to lift the material at times. The stitching would be very close to the edge, sleaves, or folds. I have not used with Leather yet. Mostly repairing work Jeans Belts and dog collars. I have an old Pffaf for lighter stuff but thought I d try and make this machine more versatile.

Good idea!! Are those extra bobbins in the holes drilled in the base?

@moonolyth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! and yes, I'll add a second nitch to the side of each hole so you can pry them out with your thumbnail. I use a magnet to pull em out for now. I also have some holes drilled out for keeping needles beside the bobbins.

What do you do when the walking feature stops walking?

@moonolyth

Жыл бұрын

Most parts are pretty easy to see, although the mechanism for walking movement is inside the cylinder. You can open it up. Perhaps you have a brocken spring??

Thanks for sharing. Thought it might be good for stitching welted shoes since the foot is narrower. Not sure if it would work or not. Wo'nt know unless I try.

@moonolyth

3 жыл бұрын

I AM USING IT FOR STICHEING NARROW FOLDED MATERIAL. IT WORKS A LITTLE BETTER.

@garyallin6775

2 жыл бұрын

I have welting feet for sale

@BigBlueMotors

2 жыл бұрын

@@garyallin6775Do you have any examples of your welting walking foot? I bought a set of 3 on eBay. Of the 3, one has a single foot on the left and the other one has a single foot the right.

I like the stand! What do you gain by having a narrower presser foot?

@gallollibre2657

3 жыл бұрын

Good question. Waiting for a reply .

@1979augistine

3 жыл бұрын

Holds the material your sewing down so when you sew it doesn't push your material up throwing your stitch line off the wide foot isn't bad on material that's firm hut if it's delicate material it will cause issues

@benjaminsantana8629

3 жыл бұрын

i guess Im kinda off topic but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online ?

@caspianrobert7327

3 жыл бұрын

@Benjamin Santana I would suggest Flixzone. Just google for it =)

@grossartig3406

Жыл бұрын

2 years late but you can sew closer to the edge of for example a wet shaped pouch. The stitchline will be closer to the wet shaped form so you get less "overhang". I also plan in doing this to my machine. Absolutely useful and good machine! Dont wanna be without it anymore.

I have welting feet, R&L hand zipper feet, and walking feet available for the clsp

@ekim955yt

2 жыл бұрын

what is clsp and any details on the feet

I narrowed a foot on my machine and dipped another in tool handle coating. The narrow foot gets into the tight spots when patching not bad for edges. Did you notice any improvement in your stitches with the narrow foot ?

@moonolyth

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for late response.. I think a little. Especially when I'm sewing 4 layers at a narrowed seam. I don't change it out for the most part. Thanks

@sswcustomsewing4276

Жыл бұрын

@@moonolyth I rarely change the foot out on mine unless I have to. My Chinese patcher is pretty tired to say the least I don't think the one I have was built for longevity or lots of use. I hope to find a newer long arm patcher similar to the long arm Singer 29K or an Adler. A cylinder bed machine like a chandler would be great too. If you find any parts sources for the patcher I would like to know I have a hard time finding certain parts for mine.

@moonolyth

Жыл бұрын

@@sswcustomsewing4276 The 29 would be great. Noticed a seller on face book at 40+ Shipping... for the Chinese one I have. facebook.com/marketplace/item/1419764305132240/ I don't us mine on a daily basis. So time will tell.

were did you get that thinner piece from?

@moonolyth

Жыл бұрын

I narrowed thr foot by removing some metal from the bridge at front of foot. Then drilled out the needle space to fit. Didn't know how hard the metal was so l heated it cherry red then quenched it hard after the work.

Can you do a shoe repair video maybe

@moonolyth

3 жыл бұрын

Hah! Perhaps, I've had a couple of flats but they did not lend well to stitching. If the situation comes up yes..I my self have only seen 1 video of shoe repair. Would like to see or try.

@moonolyth

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps Ill pick one up from Goodwill and give it a go.

you should sell those!

@moonolyth

Жыл бұрын

Hah! Would be cool given time. Thanks!

@tarah8281

Жыл бұрын

@@moonolyth I would buy some

Can I buy from you?

@moonolyth

Жыл бұрын

Time given, I don't think they'd be feasible to make and sell.😕

Machine on order, waiting. What does this gain you? I can see maybe in tighter to the sides?

Why are you whispering? I can’t hear you.

Thank you.