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[@goldberry5384]

Thanks for the video! I'm currently hand stitching waxed canvas pouches and bags and loving it too, but sometime in the near future I'll be getting a Fabricator and I'm more excited than I can put into words! I was wondering, and I don't know if this is a stupid question because I've only ever hand sewn, but does sewing waxed canvas clog up your machine over time? Since I'm waxing the canvas myself I was wondering if it would be better for my machine if I waxed after sewing. Thanks and I'm glad I found your channel!

[@xyz7975]

Would you mind explaining why hand stitching thread like Ritza doesn’t work in a machine? Thank you for the video

[@Artysmotosupply]

Hi there, I have heard of people doing this, I would advise against it as the thread is coated in wax and could lead to clogging, jamming and constant maintenance that your machine that its not built for. I always try to stick with what the manufacturer suggest. :)

[@xyz7975]

@@Artysmotosupply thank you for replying... I figured waxed thread was a huge no no. I think a better stated question would be, Why does thread in machine have such odd sizing while something like ritza or similar is sized based on MM thickness?

[@Artysmotosupply]

@@xyz7975 you got me on that, I agree the sizing seems a bit odd, I just did a bit of trial and error in the beginning and found that size 92, and 138 thread are my happy places for my projects and the Sailrite machines.

[@Zonin24]

What made you choose the fabricator over other models of sailrite?

[@Artysmotosupply]

I would have to say the size, I knew that eventually I would want to make items bigger than wallets. The fabricator has a longer throat size than the rest allowing for larger material to run through without having to bend or manipulate the material too much.

[@dancrawford3235]

Just found your channel :) - liked and subscribed. I'm a weekend leather worker and been hand sewing everything until I too just purchased the Sailrite fabricator. Given the shape of middle presser foot (.4 in/1 cm of metal sitting in front of the needle) I struggle with starting, stopping, making turns exactly where i want. Did you have this issue too? Thanks.

[@Artysmotosupply]

Hi Dan, thanks a ton for joining! I’m not sure I fully understand what you mean, I do know that when I need to start or stop on a certain location I turn to hand cranking. My order of operation that works for me is 1-use edge dividers to desired stitch line. 2-manually set the needle in desired start point. 3- line up edge guide to the leather. 4- stitch away keeping leather pressed against the guide….and always slow down around corners. Hope that helps !!!

[@crawford5450]

Thanks so much for replying and sharing your process. I visited sailrites website and saw they sell a walking foot for leather work. It's notched in the front so there is nothing in front of the needle. I ordered it immediately. Going to solve my problem. Thanks again