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tziporra
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Robin
Seattle
WA
USA
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 Posted - Feb 11 2008 : 8:03:13 PM
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Re: sewing machines
There are lots of good threads here in this community. If it were me buying my first big girl sewing machine, I'd buy a white or a singer for dead cheap new, and decide that way which features I couldn't live without, and which features I didn't care about. By the time you are too frustrated with your machine to live, you'll know what it is you really want in a sewing machine :)
A vintage machine is great, but if it hasn't been serviced before you buy it, plan on dropping another $75-$100 on it for servicing before you are up and ready to go.
Re: Starting projects
Another topic that has been discussed many times, so check out old threads for good suggestions. My advice is, if you are wanting to do home dec type projects, start with pillowcases (and be sure to make them in colors you want, or colors I want and send some to me ;). If you want to do garment construction start with a skirt. If you want to quilt, definitely check out your local quilt shop and see what's on offer as far as classes go.
Good luck!
Robin
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How did you learn to sew?
