Want to hear some good news???
I bought two, well three actually commercial sewing machines at an auction! One is an old Singer and one is a SUNCO by DaeWoo. The last is actually the type for sewing up feed sacks or fertilizer bags etc. It was in the lot so I got too. I will be getting them serviced and then try my hand at making a few very basic packs. Now all I need is a good source of canvas!