new sewing machine

[Auryn]

Well low and behold, I have become the happy handler of a Consew 206RB-5 through my dad.
The machine was bought for our regular business (boat building).
I need to learn how to use it as I will be responsible for doing a lot of stuff for the boats, but I will also be able to use it for my leather work.

I have the manual but I was hoping some of you awesome people could give me some first hand user advice/knowledge. Also any suggestions for any attachments that I should look into getting.

My first project I think is going to be a leather jacket- I've already made it in a brocade fabric and love it so I am thinking of making another one in red leather with matching gloves.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Auryn....

You can check with your local Shoe Repair shops as to what type of machines they use for Leather work. They would know what type of needles you would need, threads(thicker than normal), bobbins, feed dogs for heavy fabrics, etc. Taking your Machine Owner's manual with you might aid somone in steering you in the right direction.

Hope this helps.