Sewing machines!

[Southern Breeze]

Take a look at this thread.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...sewing+machine

[HeathBar]

After posting that thread, I bought a 70's model Kenmore at a yard sale for $25. And it came with a stand. I would go cheap first. Scour the yard/garage sales for one. If you use it and like it you can upgrade later to something more heavy duty.

[Alan H]

They're pricey, but the Sailrite machines on ebay are hella strong and can sew leather. They're sailmaking machines. If you're seriously into it, get one with a walking foot.

for stitching up 4-5 layers of twill to make a lightweight kilt, or 2-3 layers of denim a resonable quality home machine will do it. Getting a machine that will do zig-zag is a real help, but I've made two kilts on a straight-stitch-only machine.

1.) straight-stitch with adjustable stitch length
2.) zig-zag with adjustable stitch width and length
3.) a buttonhole stitch......and you are set for 99% of kilt-related and kilt-jacket sewing.


As for stitching any leather beyond light suede...I know nothing!!