Which Sewing Machine For The Poor Sailor?

[CodStewart]

Thanks again everybody. Very useful info, especially re: the tap a hole/stitch for tough areas.
I ordered the Brother today. Will let you know how it goes.

 

[BrendanS]

Hi Maria, good to see you posting regularly again. Is that another new blog I see?

 

[Malabar]

The Reads Sailmaker, if you can find one, was designed for exactly your requirement. However I understand production ceased some time ago. They are now collectors items. It was based on a heavy-duty singer machine so that would be an alternative.

 

[allgoodfun]

Secondhand Singer 20U sewing machien ideal for sails

I have a Singer 20U sewing machine that we have now replaced in our sail loft in sevenoaks in kent, so if anyone is interested email me at andrew@allgoodfun.com, alternatively if anyone needs any repairs in the Kent, Sussex, Surrey area we are not far away look here for details
http://www.allgoodfun.com/repairs/sail-repairs/15/311