Another Stab at The Sewing Machine

[@Justrex01]

That's pretty damn cool. And it's very cool they watched your video and responded that way they did. The folks at Sailrite must be some pretty decent people.

[@punishedprops]

They’re really terrific humans. 😄

[@zaclamitraille2]

i got the same machine a few months ago and I LOVE IIIIIITTT i work in a set shop and we had to make scaled down version of a deltaplane for a museum and we were donated a deltaplane that was involved in an accident (no serious injuries luckuly) and we stripped in down and i sowed the kevlar wings with this machine, and it was an proper work horse, didnt even slow down!

[@TheBigburcie]

I just bought a new Janome for my wife and it has a max speed slider. On her first use of it the control came in handy so she could more closely monitor for snags since she was sewing through a layer of batting that wanted to hook onto the foot constantly. You also buy yourself a ton more precision for fine details because the foot pedals are sometimes a little touchy. I also bought that same roller cutter and it is so satisfying to run that along a ruler and get a dead straight, super clean edge.

[@punishedprops]

It was a dream to use after the upgrade.

[@azteclady]

oh, that's a great workhorse of a sewing machine, no hiccups or hesitation going through multiple layers of tough material. And I love how the EDC turned out, excellent selection of materials.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

Considering it's designed for heavy duty fabric, I was happy to see that it didn't eat up the lining fabric! Looks like an awesome beast to own!

[@punishedprops]

I was really impressed by the range of fabrics.

[@tobeseve4020]

So, late to the party, but wanted to say fun fact I actually work at a sail loft, aka, I sew sails for a living. We don't have sailrite machines, we have some tanks from the 70's, but these machines are SO NICE. I've been trying to convince my boss if we ever need to replace one of them, these are the ones we should get. I will say, you should get a hot knife, especially for nylon straps or any kind of polyester fabric. It's so much easier and prevents fraying, so you don't have to hem it. We use it constantly for boat covers and blade bags. (Boat blades, that is, idk if that's a common term outside of sailors.)

[@ambsquared]

That machine looks like it is built like a tank. I have a heavy duty Singer Cosplay machine. It is the same as their heavy duty line, but is skinned in a white, black, and red decorated shell instead of the grey. I don’t think it could go through two layers of leather and canvas. It can handle hemming jeans, but where the seams are folded into the hem is at least 6 layers of denim. It would struggle there. Definitely need the right needle for it. It could easily break a finer gauge needle. If I were making that bag, I would try to match the thread to the canvas to reduce the appearance of any crooked stitching. I know the speed intimidated you, but to me it looked more medium speed. Using smaller stitch length would slow down the feed rate. However, those heavy duty machines are no joke. I worked in commercial embroidery when I was much younger. Those industrial machines can drive a sewing needle through bone. Never happened to me, but a coworker was pulling a loose thread from the embroidery, slipped his index finger under the presser foot. Needle went through his fingertip, fingernail, bone, and all.

[@punishedprops]

YIKES!

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Speaking of Ghostbusters, it felt like you practically bolted a proton accelerator pack to the side of the machine. That's a an insanely cool looking upgrade.

[@punishedprops]

It does have a very GB feel, doesn’t it?

[@Nicoya]

When you get a little bubble of fabric popping up ahead of the presser foot, use the awl or something similar to squish it down under the presser foot and ease it back in line (preferably without causing a pucker, just ease it in gently over a few stitches). This will keep the seams even at the ends. It should happen less with the walking foot, compared with a regular sewing machine, but you'll still get it from time to time.

[@punishedprops]

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@AsterHiggins]

A very lovely watch! excited for more sewing projects!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks! We have another sewing project coming out monday!

[@michaelcain2174]

That sailrite machine is like the terminator of sewing machines, I want your clothes your boots and your motorcycle and I will sew through all of them 💪

[@neonistic]

If you hold down the top thread tail to the side with one hand, it will help keep that tail from getting pulled under the stitching at the beginning. It usually isn't anything to worry about but it will make those stitches look a lot cleaner.

[@punishedprops]

Awesome tip, thanks!

[@izzymiller7035]

It always amazes me what an intuitive puppeteer you are. Watching you make the bag talk was cool.

[@punishedprops]

Haha! Thanks. 😄

[@danthemakerman]

Nice upgrade and the bag looks awesome! The red lining is a nice touch.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@dreww1459]

Nothing quite like the right tool for the job when you used to not have said tool

[@mandycollins8795]

Holy frijoles! That's like, a Clydesdale-type workhorse of a sewing machine compared to your average household sewing machine.

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

Ohhh nice modular components! Cool build! Looks like an awesome machine to use

[@punishedprops]

I’m pumped to use this machine for the next few decades. 😄

[@dungeonsdoodads4306]

Can you back step with the pedal on this machine? If so, I'm wanting one! 😅 I used to manufacture sails on a machine that looked like it was ripped off of an Abrams Tank. This machine looks like an at home version of the beasts we used. Great, but too small for an industrial sail maker. We could sew through plywood on our machines. 😵‍💫

[@punishedprops]

Plywood?? WOW.

[@NGinuity]

Never done plywood but I've accidentally punched through sheet metal with a leather needle in mine before, and it's a regular occurrence that it drives right through the plastic bulk on a Vision zipper.

[@dungeonsdoodads4306]

@@punishedprops yeah the owner of the shop wanted to make cushions or something for a bench, so he sewed canvas straight into 1/8th inch plywood.

[@bhartley1024]

They make an industrial model with a deeper throat, knee lift and table mount for working on sails, this it the portable one that can be taken with you on the boat.

[@dapperprops]

Nice bag ya made there! That sewing machine is definitely a beast! It'll be interesting to see what sewing projects require that monstrosity!

[@punishedprops]

With this thing I feel like I can sew *anything*.

[@blizatrex]

Quite the great upgrade. Your bag looks great.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@paulpardee]

I love the contrast of the big chunky stitches on the dainty paisley brocade 😂

[@punishedprops]

Ha! Right?? 😂

[@marktecher3085]

When I bought my industrial sewing machine, the company supplied it with a servo motor for an additional 150 bucks. I can do a single stitch at a time or I can do full speed.

[@punishedprops]

That’s awesome!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Nice bag! Mahalo for sharing!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@MDigitalProductions]

Oooo more sewing stuff!

[@billbucktube]

Great job.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@lordofthe6string]

If you'd asked me if it was going to be able to sew that thickness I would have said no hehe, very impressive.

[@jameshamaker9321]

rented and watched the sequel tron movie before watching this and a video about custom Lego characters before this. this is a great way to unwind after a long day of working on a podcast.

[@punishedprops]

That’s fabulous!

[@samgand]

what is the peice of plastic you used for the bottom?

[@punishedprops]

It’s just ABS plastic sheet.

[@PatDooley50]

sew perfect!

[@punishedprops]

I see what you did there Pat! 😂

[@Malandrin]

bugs me that there is the usb power adapter for that one cable and not just a normal end that goes in the socket

[@NGinuity]

Yeah that's a minor annoyance on mine too but honestly if you think about it, the led runs at 5v and your options are limited. They would have just had to do the stepdown in the control box and I think the reasoning was that they still wanted people to have the capability to use the magnetic light on AC

[@punishedprops]

It’s probably the best option that lets you plug in any other light.

[@ابراهيممحمدالمنزلاوي]

اريد شراء هذه الماكينة

[@blister4walken]

I think if i had a sailrite, everything i wear, carry, sleep in, sit on etc would be made from sewn sheets of canvas or leather 😀

[@punishedprops]

I’m feeling that temptation.

[@blister4walken]

@@punishedprops i am currently hand sewing a thick woolen blanket into a hoodie/camping smock. A chonky sewing machine would have made it easier, but of course less fun?!😀

[@George_1791]

Enjoy the movie!

[@punishedprops]

We sure did! 😄

[@JediHagrid]

I think your sewing machine uses the same motors as my R2-D2

[@punishedprops]

How appropriate. 😄

[@thebongmaster]

what no Ghost Trap Popcorn bucket? :0

[@punishedprops]

I was tempted, but I already have a trap. 😂

[@thebongmaster]

@@punishedpropsXD