Archive for October, 2008
How much is the 1858 Elias Howe Sewing Machine worth in good to fair condition?
Friday, October 31st, 2008collectorsclubauctioneer asked: I have one of these machines and i heard thru the grapevine that this machine is worth my “weight in gold”! I wanted to see if there was anyone on this site with any expertise in the history of old sewing machines.Frances
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What sewing machine do you reccomend for a beginner?
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Army wife in Hawaii asked: I have always wanted to get a sewing machine, and I’m finally getting one after wanting one for 18 years. I usually hand sew everything, so i’m finally looking to get a nice machine, no more than $200 for a beginner sewer. Any suggestions? Anyone know about […]
30-stitch singer electric sewing machine buttonhole stitch option does not work?
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Maryam asked: I have a 30-stitch electronic sewing machine. The buttonhole stitch option does not work. I have 2 buttonhole option in my machine and both of them does not work. It beeps when I press the paddle, but the rest of the other stitches work. I have tried turning the […]
What kind of sewing machine can you sew with and embroider?
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008Cobalt Daisy asked: I’ve never had a sewing machine before- I’d like to find one that can sew just about any fabric and do embroidery. Is there a reasonably priced machine that a beginner could purchase that has the mentioned functions?Tim
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Sewing Machine?
Monday, October 20th, 2008Tatty asked: I have a Toyota sewing machine, model number SA95.
I have lost the instructions and would like to know if anyone out there has the same machine, so that they could sengd me the instructions …. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeese xStacy
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What is a good starter sewing machine?
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008Livia asked: I’m looking for cheap but decent sewing machine. I’m not going to be sewing anything heavy duty just small bags and garments. What’s a good machine to start with and what type of features would be the most helpful?Pearl
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What do you do with all the loose threads when sewing on a sewing machine?
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008Vally78 asked: I just sewed my first thing on my sewing machine. My question is what are you supposed to do with all of the loose ends from where you cut the 2 threads? I made an apron (simple enough) and where you sew on the ties, there are quite a few hanging […]
I want to start sewing some of my own clothing, should I use a machine?
Saturday, October 11th, 2008bcullen18 asked: I thought it would just be fun to start sewing clothing to see if I liked fashion designing. I’m confused, though, on whether to use a sewing machine or just do it by hand. I used to sew all the time by hand, but just little things. Is buying a sewing machine necessary […]
What is a good sewing machine that I can buy to make draperies?
Saturday, October 11th, 2008Nicole asked: I LOVE to sew, and I’m looking to get a new sewing machine. I want to make draperies, and be able to do the blind stitch, if possible, and also have a variety of other stitches, and not jus tthe straight and zig zag Like Iis all I can currently do. Does anyone […]
