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hwright95
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Heather
Murfreesboro
TN
USA
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 Posted - Nov 25 2012 : 09:58:21 AM
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Hi everyone, I'm sure I could google this and get an answer, but I want to hear from you ladies that sew.
I have my mother's old singer sewing machine, she bought it used in the 60's in CA. I am terrible at sewing, and I really don't know how to use the machine well. I can thread the bobbin, plop it in there and press the petal/ close my eyes/ and pray I get the fabric stitched together. My friend thinks I need a new simpler machine. Do I? If so what kind should I get? I can't spend much at all. I welcome any and all tips and help.
I really would like to make a simple square quilt from my 3 daughter's baby clothes
Heather Wright~ Farmgirl Sister #2187 “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
#8213; Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2012 : 12:00:07 PM
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You're right about Googling for info. I've even found entire instruction manuals for various products in PDF format that you can print out. Very handy. It's possible you'd be happier with a new model. Singer has their name on some that you can get for around $100. I bought one recently at Jo-Ann Fabrics and have been very happy with it. It even comes with a DVD full of tutorials.
That said, I'd love an old treadle machine for simple sewing. I learned to sew on one of those. I've seen some beautiful ones for sale online, but way too pricey for me. |
Edited by - Rosemary on Nov 25 2012 12:01:26 PM |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2012 : 12:08:25 PM
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If purchased during the 60's, I would have to know the model name. I had a Golden Touch n' Sew that wasn't worth being used as a boat anchor. However, I believe Singer is now back on track to being a much better sewing machine. Downloading an instruction manual is a good idea and would help a lot.
I have a 1952 Singer Featherweight that IS worth it's weight in gold. But it is a very basic machine--sews backward and forward and that's about it.
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2012 : 1:34:54 PM
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Betty I too have the Featherweight Of my dreams. Heather there are some machines that are just a pain in the Butt But really it is just a machine and can do anything you want it to.
Good Luck
Diana
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2012 : 5:05:18 PM
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Heather, youtube would be a good place to look for videos on the basics of a machine - possibly even your model in particular.
Also, www.patternreview.com is a fantastic source for all things sewing related. There is a section devoted to sewing machines so you stand an extremely good chance of finding someone who owns your model and could help you.
Good luck!
Farmgirl Sister #2984
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
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hwright95
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Heather
Murfreesboro
TN
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2012 : 4:08:21 PM
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thanks! , oops it's a White model, I can't find the model #. Funny I've always called it the old singer machine. it goes forward and reverse, I don't know if it does anything else.
Heather Wright~ Farmgirl Sister #2187 “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
#8213; Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
www.vintagekarmajewels.com |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2012 : 8:59:04 PM
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| Aw, ladies...I sold my 1958 Featherweight several years ago during a very lean time for my husband and me. It was nearly mint, in its pristine carrying case and everything. Y'all are making me cry!!! |
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New sewing machine help please
