My interest in Leather Craft had led me get a walking foot sewing machine. I looked at the big commercial units used. However I went for the portable Sailrite LSZ-1. Since I already got the pile of hand me downs machines including the “sweat shop” Singer 241-12, A Sears Kenmore 148.295 from my Mom, and my grandma gave me a Singer 690U, which are all is some need of tuning and repair. I went new and have been having a blast.
I ordered a Box of Fabric for Sailrite to have some things to test before getting into the leather. It has been fun to get the surprise box and there were a lot of fun projects spawned from it. The first was the little lined zipper pouch to keep the tools in for the LSZ-1 made from some faux leather which I suspect is vinyl. I got some duck canvas for the lining which spawned the second project. The roll top stuff sack to keep my fleece sweater in.
Because I love the simplicity of the roll top bag. This led to project number three. I made a insulated market tote with some of the remnants from the box, and some knock off reflectix from the blue apron packaging. It has more of the faux leather/vinyl on the outside to protect the insulation and make it more durable.
