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| Bart |
Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 07:58:14 AM
do you have? What is your favorite machine? What types of things do you sew? |
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| Leilaht |
Posted - Aug 12 2010 : 2:27:53 PM
I only have one at the moment. It is a Europro with all metal gears. It will sew through 8 layers of denim. I love it. No embroidery, but it sews everything I ask. Someday I would like a treadle. I had one briefly in the early 90s but that went the way of everything else when I was married to my ex. We sold it to get money to pay bills. I would like a serger some day too.
Jaunita, you are a better woman than me. I would hunt that "friend" down and get my treadle back! The nerve! Just taking your sewing machine.
I sew a little of everything. Mostly bags lately. No quilting, don't have the patience to piece. I made placemats the other day.
Liz
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25 |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 10:04:27 PM
I have well over 21 machines, most of which are vintage... but believe it or not I mostly use my little cheapo $98 Brother machine.....and my Euro pro serger for other work.
I do use my vintage machines for fun & giggles but 'El Cheapo' works well & is easy to use. I have had it for 4 years and it still works like a champ.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 8:06:34 PM
I first learned to sew on a Singer treadle. We used them in school. I also have a 1920's little chain stitch singer I sewed doll clothes on. I have a Viking designer and love it. It tells you when the bobbin is out of thread is out. Whatever kind you have, taking a class will help. Happy Sewing Gals! Bonnie
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| JennyJKerr |
Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 2:27:14 PM
I have a singer from the late 50's/early 60's as my back up machine. It's aqua blue, I love it! I also have a mid 40's singer that needs to be rewired. I usually use my Brother, it's about 2 years old, the project runway edition. It was cheap and my second Shark/Euro-pro in a row had died for no reason so I said to heck with it and bought something REALLY cheap, lol it works great. I also hand stitch a lot, especially on children's clothes or detailed work.
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| krissy |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 09:11:26 AM
I have a Kenmore that my mother-in-law bought for me when I was first married almost 20 years ago. I just recently had it in the shop as the presser foot was stuck in the down position - the first time in all its life that it was in for repairs! I decided to bite the bullet and let them give it a tune up and now it is shiny as new and works like a dream!
I want to try simple clothing patterns but I normally sew scout badges (the real thick ones) onto uniforms/vests. My oldest son hand sews (he made an awesome throw pillow!) and is afraid to use a machine. Fine with me, a boy who likes to sew!
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| Bart |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 07:26:27 AM
Carmen - great tip (on the serger) It really gives you a clean edge - - on anything that you'll be adding binding to. I make quite a few purses using that techinque.
I don't have a serger, I've been using one of the overlock stitches on my Bernina. |
| bellagirl |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 6:00:18 PM
Speaking of sergers.....I often use mine to sew around my quilt edge before I sew on the binding. It lets the binding lay so much flatter and looks very nice.
MJFG #1443
Bellagirl
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
| njaw09 |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 5:19:23 PM
I have two sewing machines: portable Singer sewing machine (bought this 15+ years ago) for light sewing & school projects and the other is from my sister (she gave it to me last year) and it is an industrial sewing machine (I can't remember the brand...it but it is at the basement). I am hoping to get a 3rd sewing machine from my mom and she has the industrial singer sewing machine. My husband bought me a serger/merrow machine 3 years ago...juki (not sure the model number but I could double check if you want me too). |
| Nigella |
Posted - Jun 28 2010 : 09:06:06 AM
Suzanne, I'm using my mom's Janome serger and it is truly the best serger I've ever used! I'm looking at buying my own eventually and I think it'll be the Janome 634D model, it's $399 (yikes!) but they are so worth it!
Sister #1213
Farm-made aprons and vintage goodies
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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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| Nigella |
Posted - Jun 28 2010 : 09:02:11 AM
Hi Cindy, check out your local mom and pop runned sew & vac places, ours offer free classes and you can take your own machine along. Good way to meet other girls who need to take time to relax ;)
Sister #1213
Farm-made aprons and vintage goodies
www.thecapriciouscorgi.etsy.com
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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| chickenlil |
Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 3:25:56 PM
My DH bought me a Husqvarna Quilt Designer II many years ago. It does everything!! But I have been too intimidated to sit down and really use it. Any suggestions on how I should start?
(Added by her husband: And she does not know how to take time simply for herself and RELAX!!) |
| shunger |
Posted - Jun 26 2010 : 07:43:31 AM
My husband helps me look for machines at garage sales and such -- I like having a few of the older ones around. He bought me the first old White one and started me on this kick.
I'm thinking of getting a serger to help with sewing clothes -- any suggestions? Thanks, Suzanne |
| urban chickie |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 9:24:37 PM
Check out what ISMACS has to say about the Free company:
http://www.ismacs.net/free/home.html
they are a great resource on the older companies. A lot of names that are out there are "badged", meaning that a parent company made them and put a smaller company's name on them. But the Free looks like it wasn't badged but rather it's own company.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 4:55:54 PM
My treadle is a "The Free" brand - just looked at it, don't know anything about that company and I couldn't find much on line, if anyone knows anything about them I would love to hear:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Nigella |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 08:37:00 AM
Janome DC2010, Singer 128-18 (WWII era electric), and my great-grandma's White treadle :)
Sister #1213
Farm-made aprons and vintage goodies
www.thecapriciouscorgi.etsy.com
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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| bluebellequilts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 6:20:07 PM
Carmen - my husband also shakes his head at my collection of machines.
In the stable of machines, I have a Pfaff 2046, 1950 Singer Featherweight, late-90's era Kenmore mechanical and a 4/3/2 Kenmore serger.
Pfaffie is my primary machine (love that walking foot!), but the Featherweight is hands-down the most fun to sew on. My husband gave me the FW as an anniversary gift. I took it work (elementary school) to show a coworker. Both kids and adults thought it was really cool that a 60 year old machine still sewed that well. I take my FW to quilt guild classes and it's now become the primary travel machine.
My Kenmore is a great little machine and does the prettiest satin stitch I've ever seen. This machine will eventually be gifted to one of my nieces now that I have the FW as a backup machine. I love computerized machines, but twice now Pfaffie has pitched a major hissy fit when I've been under a deadline to finish something. I was very glad to have the Kenmore on hand to complete the project.
The serger is used primary for rolled hems and finishing raw edges. I don't pull it out that often, but when I do, I'm very glad I have it.
You were spot on with your power/hand tool analogy. |
| Bart |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 3:07:09 PM
Hey Juanita! double high five! I have the 830 too. It's a wonder machine - I'd love 50 more hours a week to play with it. I'm trying to work my way through the software to make my own designs to embroider. |
| Bart |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 06:37:48 AM
Thanks for the link, Heather. I've never heard of these. I'm so glad my hubby doesn't ever ever ever say anything about any of my artsy / crafty mania.
The Janome felting machines are really cool. It took a bit to get used to not threading a machine and not having feed dogs!! |
| bellagirl |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 05:58:26 AM
Thanks Heather for the Jaguar info. I checked out the site and the history page. I had to chuckle with you gals with more than one machine....my hubby just shakes his head anymore. I had to remind him of all his "tools". We can't even park in the garage any more.:)
Hugs,
MJFG #1443
Bellagirl
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
| quiltin mama |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 8:30:19 PM
Carmen- Here's a link on the Jaguar: http://www.jaguar-net.co.jp/english/
I bought mine about 13 years ago from a dealer in Sacramento. I read that they are a widely known machine all over the world....except for the US. Go figure! :)
my blog www.mountainhomequilts.blogspot.com
handmade quilts on etsy www.mountainhomequilts.etsy.com |
| coloquilter |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 8:25:25 PM
Hello All,
Ohhh I am a sewing machine JUNKIE ! I learned to sew on my moms Singer featherweight..They are still my favorites
Right now I have 2 Janomes(awesome machines) ,a Janome embroidery only machine a Husqvarna mega quilter on a frame,3 vintage featherweights a very old electric in a wooden case and several treadles. I have been collecting machines for 30 yrs. I have to have 3 of everything, one for me and one to pass on to each daughter some day.
Susan |
| shunger |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 8:06:26 PM
I have a Singer Scholastic -- the kind used in schools. It's not computerized and is a great machine. I did have to have it repaired this past month, but that is after 8 years of working without any problem and it just needed oiling in a rather remote place. I also have a White Treadle machine from early 1900's -- plan to learn to use it. I had to hunt for a bobbin case and found one in another White at an estate sale. the machine isn't in great shape, but the bobbin case is, so it was a great buy for me. I have an old electric Singer and table that I use as a prop for pictures of my sewing projects. I just love the look of the old metal machines. I learned to sew in the 1960's on one and love the feel.
I sew aprons, clothes, quilts, purses, and other projects on my Singer Scholastic. I made two really neat t-shirt quilts for our oldest sons -- I used their sport t-shirts; one lovely quilted purse for our daughter; and I'm just finishing up a quilted wall-hanging for our youngest. |
| Deana |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 6:46:22 PM
I have a Kenmore that I've had for a good 30 years, it's wonderful. I also have my grandma's old singer heavy duty upholstery machine, an extra head for it, an extra singer treadle head, two singer treadles and one New Royal treadle. Atioll my treadles were purchased at aution real cheap. I'm very fortunate that no one else wanted them. Wish i had more time to play with them. I love to make new purses out of old blue jeans. |
| violetrose |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 6:39:46 PM
Jeanna, I have a featherweight also and LOVE it! It just hums along and sews so beautifully! It was made the year I was born, 1941! I live in Blue Ridge, GA, not far from you in Franklin, NC! I hear you have a few nice quilt stores there! Haven't been yet, but I'm coming soon!
Hugs, Ruth
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Jeanna |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 6:28:12 PM
I have a Husqvarna Viking Rose, a Singer featherweight (52 model), a 1917 singer--electric, and Janome Magnolia which is actually my daughters but she doesn't sew on it so I do. I have to say my favorite is the Singer featherweight. Although it only does straight stitches it is the best sewing machine I have ever seen.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
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