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 Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:12 pm
So my dad is taking me to get my very first sewing machine next week and I was wondering what kind i should get?
I'm thinking for my first project I'll make a simple pillow.
Oh and if you have any tips that would be great!
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:03 pm
What kind of machine you need kind of depends on what you plan on using your machine for. There are specialized machines for quilting, sewing knit fabrics (overlocks), heavy-duty machines for sewing denim, etc.
Singer has a good reputation, as well as (surprisingly) Husquevarna. I've also heard good things about Kenmores.
Since I don't know what your long term plans are for your machine I suggest you go to a good shop that will let you test the machines.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:10 am
I to am looking for a sewing machine, i looking for one that is for basic things like mending cloths, costumes, at least 2 layers of deniem.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:51 pm
Mine's a Kenmore and it works very nicely. I've sewn through about 4-6 layers with no problem. (I usually use broades, cotton, or rayon in my sewing) It also has several decorative stitch options and a buttonhole foot. I love that feature - put the foot on, turn the knob, and push the foot pedal to get a buttonhole!
When you shop for one, look for one that comes with at least a presser foot and a zipper foot - eventually you'll want to do something other than a straight stitch.
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:06 am
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Kenmores, they is good sturdy machines. My old Kenmore is at least 30 years old and is still going strong (and is my prefered machine). My new baby is a Singer, it's small and light and easy to carry (my old kenmore is also portable, it has a carrying case and everything but you have to have the strength of thor to move it... new kenmores are apparently lighter though.)
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:50 am
Really new singers are getting better from ther slump, but a good OLD singer is worth its weight in gold. I heart heart heart my 50 year old singer.
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:08 am
I made a thread about this fairly recently, and most people were very adamant about avoiding some of the newer Singers.
I still haven't gone shopping for a machine yet, so I couldn't tell you from experience what to get, though.
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:31 am
Heheh I Luv sewing,It's my PASSION!!!! heart
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 4:46 pm
YAY, I got it today!
but I cant even thread a bobbin
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:36 pm
We have about four or five sewing machines so I wouldn't know which one to reccommend. whee
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:48 pm
XoXoGothic_ragdollXoXo YAY, I got it today! but I cant even thread a bobbin hun, that's why it come's with a manual. don't sweat, I'm shore you'll be making some thing fabulous real soon.
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:29 pm
XoXoGothic_ragdollXoXo YAY, I got it today! but I cant even thread a bobbin what's the issue? you just don't know how to do it? or it's getting tangled?
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:42 pm
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