Sewing Machine?

I don't know why people get upset at the idea for using a sewing machine, but I enjoy using one when I can. Sewing crap on pants or a sleeve or fixing holes is by hand, but when it's altering shirts or pants to fit or back patches, I use my sewing machine. Maybe it's just preference some don't have, or maybe I'm just clued out that lots of others do use one.... Or there's a secret unwritten rule that declares punk sewing is always done by hand with friggin dental floss. The fact I'm keeping to the DIY system of making my own clothes and staying away from store bought crap made in China; Value Village loving and second hand repairing, isn't that what the root of the idea comes from?Sewing Machines are great for quick fixes, can be as durable as floss if you do it right, no limit to new ideas and it's great fun!

Sorry, a severe rant. Screw all you snobs who think that just because you sew 'everything' by hand gives you any better right and personal. Thank you, have a good night.

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Permalink Reply by OctyOck on January 14, 2011 at 9:35am

Ive never used a sewing machine for anything yet, because I cant afford it. :/ but if i could i would definitely use a sewing machine, as it would be less tedious and easier on my fingers. I love sewing and altering my clothes, I have nothing against using a machine!

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Permalink Reply by Chasity'sCunt on January 14, 2011 at 9:27pm

Never heard of any one having something against sewing machines...... I personally use one i love it makes altering my pants a lot fucking easier but patches of course are still sewn on by hand. Sewing is a great fun thing for me and im almost to the point where i can just make anything from just pieces of random material.

Isn't the material we still use and stuff still made in china though ??? just alot cheaper

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Permalink Reply by Kidd Kiwi on January 15, 2011 at 5:50am

Reusing simple materials made in China (it be bought or hand-me downs) is a lot better than buying newer stuff. Reusing rather than buying new limits downs the corporate users ability and promotes a more sustainable way of going about things. Sorry to sweat shops, but second hand, either it be China made, is better than helping a big name business and helps the enviroment. (Sorry, I'm rather drunk, my argument may be unclear by I stand by my statement).

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Permalink Reply by Chasity'sCunt on January 15, 2011 at 4:13pm

I understand what your saying ....... And i don't feel like arguing

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Permalink Reply by Vox-mercy on February 26, 2011 at 2:53pm

I need to buy one. Most manufactures tend to make clothes for people who are tall and overweight..

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Permalink Reply by Drunken Punk on March 15, 2011 at 9:15am

na fuck em id use one if i could afford it but i cant also i kinda like how floss looks but sowing on a back patch by hand on a leather jacket is not something i really wana do again

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Permalink Reply by LeeAnnimal on April 1, 2011 at 4:38pm

I'm a fashion student... FTW!

I use the shit outta my machines, and use my school's industrial Juki machines as much as I can.

I'll pass on the argument against 'em. But how bout this... buy a used machine and thrift your materials. Win Win!

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Permalink Reply by §̸̧̰̥̖̮́ͥ̋͢♅ͨ☭ͤ̾̃0░இ5ঊ◍6๑≴4থ⅋§ on April 1, 2011 at 5:31pm

I just don't know how to use one D;

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Permalink Reply by dick on April 2, 2011 at 1:20pm

my grandma gave me her old sewing machine :p i dont use it much tho unless im sewing a patch to a leather jacket, i hand sew most of my shit

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Permalink Reply by Boogle on April 26, 2011 at 10:22pm

hmm i think the only reason why people would give you shit about using a sewing machine is because they think you're rich or something.

and apparently kids with rich parents can't be punk or whatever. Which is silly because im pretty sure punk was never about being poor...

I have a sewing machine/serger/dressform, I'm studying to be a costume designer so i have all the fun little tools and machines.

I hate hand sewing, it takes forever and doesn't hold up for shit. if i can afford a machine, why not buy one and use it? why would i stick to something thats slower and shittier? what? to be accepted? fuck that, i have more important things to worry about than popularity... I also have more important things to do than to sit around and hand sew all of my shit.

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Permalink Reply by Kidd Kiwi on April 27, 2011 at 4:15am

Oh thank you. i think that's it. I can be in a group of travelers and someone can bitch me out about not sewing by hand, and later that night on the side someone else can ask me to sew for them. It's bs. I got a sewing machine as a gift and I plan to use it.