Sewing for Yourself
A little selfish sewing every now and then is a good thing, right? Let’s talk about the sewing you do for yourself.
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Emily P replied to the topic Old sewing machine has broken in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
I only use old sewing machines now. I have about a dozen Necchi sewing machines, all older models made in Italy – not the newer ones made in Asia. The free arm Supernova models are fabulous for clothing, but even the more readily available straight stitch BF or zigzag BU are fabulous. A cheap old Singer is better than any new machine. I have a 99…[Read more]
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Emily P joined the group
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
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Alex replied to the topic Old sewing machine has broken in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
I could recommend you Brother sewing machine. It is great, I’ve been using it for some time, and had no problems with it, it costs no more than $200.
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Alex joined the group
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
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Enbee replied to the topic Old sewing machine has broken in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
The local places around me start at $89 and a few weeks for service (or did when I asked a few years ago). I don’t doubt that that’s a fair cost for someone’s labor, but it is a little hard to swallow when it approaches the cost of the machine itself. I paid $50 for my old Janome L108 on Craiglist, so when it stopped working a few years ago I hit…[Read more]
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Becca replied to the topic Old sewing machine has broken in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
I would recommend calling around to local shops I see what they charge for a servicing and what their turn around time is. I recently did this for my serger and one shop was $50 more than the other and the turnaround was twice as long! In some shops, you’ll be able to talk to the techs who will service your machine, and in others, they’ll send it…[Read more]
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Becca joined the group
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
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David Johnston started the topic Old sewing machine has broken in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
My wife’s sewing machine is giving her problems. When power is applied, the motor hums but nothing moves. Also, the hand wheel is difficult to turn – feels like it is binding. This was an inexpensive machine (Euro Shark Pro) that she bought several years ago. I expect it needs a good servicing and cleaning. Considering that she only paid around…[Read more]
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novicesewer replied to the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
Thanks for the quick reply.
I think I will redo B6567 in rayon or similar fabric. I really like like the look of it. As for the sewing, I can figure the seam finishing since I’m more experienced now. I do need to think and figure places to baste especially around the seam pockets and neckline. Also, I already have B6567 traced out on tracing…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
Tough call, right? The style lines on both are very similar, you’re right. The only real difference is in the neckline, which has gathering in the Cappuccino as opposed to the flatter panels of the Lisette pattern. I think it has to be your call, really. The important part will be to find the right fabric. I’d look for a rayon or a drapey silk,…[Read more]
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novicesewer started the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 2 years ago
I am an advanced beginner, having done several garments most of which are Liesl & Co. Patterns now.
I sewed B6567 earlier in my sewing journey with a cotton that was probably too thick and not enough drape. It looked okay. As far as the sewing, I learned a lot and got a lot of practice. Though I preferred to have more handholding on seam…[Read more]
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Corina G. replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum
Sewing for Yourself 3 years ago
The tube idea is great, thank you. I’m gonna try it for my next project with this pattern.
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