I'm a bit of a rucksack connoisseur, and my favourite 12-year-old "Macpac Tekapo 25" rucksack has some fairly large holes in it. Rather than throw it away, I'd like to repair it, but my previous attempts with a needle and thread have been very time consuming. There are companies that offer rucksack repairs, but their charges seem quite high.
Can anyone recommend a sewing machine for DIY purposes? It would need to be able to sew through fairly heavy rucksack fabrics.