Article - Sewing for Preppers

[TWP]

This is an entry level discussion of sewing.  It is aimed a the non-sewer and gives some basic elements and tools.

Use this to begin your own sewing prep kit.

https://www.survivalsullivan.com/sewing-for-preppers/

As in all things prepper, practice is needed....

[TWP]

A second, shorter, article on Sewing kits.

http://www.livinglifeinruraliowa.com/2018/04/sewing-mending-kit-essentials-for.html

Check your kit against this list.

[WolfBrother]

OK - you're either BOot or BIn due to some thingy happening.

It's been a while and your clothes are starting to need repair. 

You might want to keep your PAW tailor happy with some of these:


Janome Treadle Powered Sewing Machine 712T
Price:     $329.00
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001HK9KT4

Traditional Treadle Sewing Machine -(same one as amazon sells cheaper)
SKU: 1196365
Price:     $369.00
https://www.lehmans.com/product/traditional-treadle-sewing-machine/


Traditional Sewing Cabinet and Treadle -( if you shop around <like Craigslist> you can find cabinets in good condition much cheaper>)
Price:     $1,149.00
https://www.lehmans.com/product/traditional-sewing-cabinet-and-treadle/


Heavy duty - handles thick fabric, denim, repair - NOT repeat NOT for commercial production sewing.
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 BASIC (110V) Walking Foot Sewing Machine
Item # 300601
Price:     $799.00
https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-BASIC-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine



For commercial production sewing.
https://www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Industrial-Sewing-Machines/Machine-Type/ZigZag--AND--Straight-Stitch/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity 
will bring up a page of two machines - 1 @ $3500 the other @ $5000
These were built for commercial, production sewing.

ALL are/can be converted to treadle