Quote Originally Posted by Canuck
Find an old singer circa 1920-1940 buy leather needles and a teflon foot.
the singer should be around the $50-$125 the foot for $12 needles 5 pack $3.95.
The machine will handle up to 2.5 oz leather.

No kidding? That's my straight-stitch machine! Where do I get leather needles and a teflon foot?