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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What kind of sewing machine(s)..  |
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 8:25:25 PM
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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.
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 05:58:26 AM
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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 |
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Bart
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
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Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 06:37:48 AM
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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!! |
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Bart
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
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Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 3:07:09 PM
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| 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. |
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bluebellequilts
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Teresa
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 6:20:07 PM
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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. |
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 08:37:00 AM
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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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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 4:55:54 PM
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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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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 9:24:37 PM
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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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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2010 : 07:43:31 AM
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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 |
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chickenlil
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Cindy
Williamsport
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 3:25:56 PM
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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!!) |
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2010 : 09:02:11 AM
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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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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2010 : 09:06:06 AM
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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
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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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 5:19:23 PM
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| 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). |
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 6:00:18 PM
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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 |
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Bart
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
115 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 07:26:27 AM
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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. |
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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 09:11:26 AM
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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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~Farmgirl Sister #986~
http://achickenwithherheadcutoff.blogspot.com/
http://lateinlifemommy.blogspot.com/
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JennyJKerr
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Jenny
Kenosha
Wisconsin
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 2:27:14 PM
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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.
My Blog ~ http://www.travisandjennykerr.com/kerrfect
My Etsy ~ http://www.etsy.com/shop/beletvieux |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 8:06:34 PM
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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
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 10:04:27 PM
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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!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Leilaht
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Elizabeth
Highland
MI
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2010 : 2:27:53 PM
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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 |
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