Posted by Brian on July 20, 2002 at 12:09:30:
In Reply to: Re: Making/sewing - boat canvas? posted by JimM on July 17, 2002 at 07:08:24:
...We did some research and ended up with a German-made Pfaff, which runs beautifully. The important thing is to not get a machine for a fabric store. Thay are cheap in both senses of the word, even if you get the Singer brand...
Jim is right on the money!
My mother and her 2 sisters were once in the fabric business, and the machines they got to use in the store were Pfaff's.
Your research should be pointed towards commercial units if you want to have something that won't disappoint you. The upholstery and drapery businesses might be good resources also.
Good Luck, Brian