I have used several machines in puppet making.  My favorite is a "White" heavy duty 'Jeans Machine'. I purchased 3 at a school auction several years ago.  They are heavy duty and will sew about anything. 

I have used several machines in puppet making.  My favorite is a "White" heavy duty 'Jeans Machine'. I purchased 3 at a school auction several years ago.  They are heavy duty and will sew about anything. 

About every other year a big truck sits out in front of K-mart and sells those type machines. I have missed out on the last two occasions. I'll try harder the next time to get some.

Billy - I paid less than $30 each for the ones I bought.  They were in cabinets, and I had my choice to purchase as many as I wanted (there were about 12 in that lot). We used them for a long time, then they weren't sewing as well and I thought I had worn them out.  Bought a couple of inexpensive ones and have had some problems with them.  I took the old ones to the shop last year and had them cleaned and adjusted.  Running like new now.