Have purchased sewing machine, but need a few pointers

[flanagaj]

Hi,

I purchased an old New Home 532 sewing machine off ebay today.  I think it needs a service as so far I have not had any joy with it even sewing a sample piece of old t shirt 

I should have asked the lady to demo it to me when I collected it, but I trusted her judgment :-(

The machine looks like it will be ideal, once I have resolved the snapping thread and skipped stitching issue.

I think the first thing I will do is to give it an oil as when I loaded the bobbin with thread the sewing needle arm moved really slowly.

What I would like to know is what thread / needle combination should I purchase for sewing the 1000 denier cordura and 25mm webbing?

Any pointers welcomed.


Thanks

[trebor]

Start by reading this. This is the absolute best information I've ever seen on how to get a machine to sew like a dream.

http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/tensionadjustment/tensionadjustment.html

[T-manTorin]

Hey there Flanagaj,
Did you get your sewing machine figured out?   Give it a good oiling, use Coats Uphostery thread with a # 16 needle.  Heavy black thread is tricky in the home sewing machines but can be done.  Let me know if you still need any help.

[flanagaj]

Apologies for not posting back, but I gave the machine a really good oil and it sews like a dream now.  Has no trouble sewing through double layers of webbing.

Really chuffed with it!