Sewing Machines

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Permalink Reply by Baby J on June 7, 2009 at 3:01am

i need one thats my opinion

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Permalink Reply by Reverend Mike on June 9, 2009 at 2:02am

you cant run dental floss through em, so I'm good without.

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Permalink Reply by bendy on June 10, 2009 at 12:15am

i have one i make 60% of all my clothes and alter 100% of my clothes with out it id be lost
or wearing clothes that dnt fit me
being a uk size 2-4 isnt very helpful when theyve stopped making those sizes
i used to buy kiddie clothes
which was gr8 ppl wud say i love ur top weard u get it frm n id make up a shop
but one day i went to my friends party and her daughter was wearing the exact same thing as me
very embarressing
so i no take clothes n cut off half the material and im a happy clothed bunnie
xxx

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Permalink Reply by arie on June 10, 2009 at 5:03pm

hi. if you are in the u.s. - look for a singer or kenmore/sears machine at your local thrift stores. if you are in the u.s., check on craigslist.com for a cheap or even free one in your area or near you. most sewing machines can be easily brought back into service after years of storage; many vacuum/sewing machine shops can repair of refurbish an older machine for you (anything american made after say, 1960). most parts are very similar. just make sure all the moving parts move before you buy one... turn the fly wheel on the right of the machine to see if the machinery moves freely as it should... best to avoid machines that have any parts seized solid by rust or severe neglect. like a car's engine, a sewing machine has to be properly lubed to work. make sure it has the power cord with it too, sometimes it is difficult to find one for certain models. if you find one with the owner's manual, that would be very helpful... you can find them online to print for free or buy. the more feet included with the machine the better, as you will be able to sew many different ways more easily with the right foot on your machine. babylock and juki are good foreign machines. I have 4 machines including one from 1952 (machines this old should be rewired as to help prevent electrical fires). hope this is helpful, email me with any questions, i have been sewing all my life!!
~arie

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Permalink Reply by arie on June 25, 2009 at 9:18pm

hey haemorrage (eww!) most any older machine (read full on metal parts, fewer plastic parts) will sew through lotsa layers of heavy denim... you MUST use a NEW heavy duty needle for denim (or leather) and replace the needle every 8-10 hours of heavy duty sewing. Also, check to see that the presser foot is tightened onto the post at the lowest position to get the most pressure when the foot is down while sewing (this can be adjusted with the set screw on the side of the presser foot - you don't want alot of play here. check the feed dogs too to make sure they are up (moving the fabric under the needle for you when you sew) and check to see if there is alot of lint in the feed dogs (they won't move the fabric along for you if they are stuffed with lint). hope this helps.
~arie

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Permalink Reply by CorpseQueen on June 25, 2009 at 5:01pm

i deff reccomend a singer, i got mine for 60 bucks at target..not a bad price. stay away from brothers! they suck ass..

they really save alot of time and make it so you can make clothes/other items from scratch if you want.. i make clothes, blankets, pillows, purses.. stuff i could never do by hand. well worth the money if you sew alot.

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Permalink Reply by Monix on June 26, 2009 at 3:50pm

I love my sewing machine. Shes my partner in crime ;D

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