Archive for December, 2008
What are some easy sewing projects to do on a sewing machine?
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008swimrox asked: I am looking for some websites that have easy sewing projects that you can do on a sewing machine. Do you know any websites with any easy quilt patterns too.Thelma
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Sewing Machine recommendation needed for a beginner?
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008jazzzjew asked: I am lookin for a decent, and note too expensive sewing machine for myself.
The first project I want to undertake is making curtains for my apartment. odd sized windows have made for a big headache in looing to buy them. I also think i might want to fiddle in making clothing for myself […]
What are stitch patterns on a sewing machine?
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008krystalkf asked: I’m looking at different sewing machines but I’m not familiar with them at all. Some say 18 stitch patterns all the way up to 100+ stitch patterns.. What does that mean? I mostly just want to get a sewing machine to make fab clothes for my doggy.. Will the 100+ […]
What’s a good sewing machine for someone beginning to make clothing?
Sunday, December 7th, 2008start wearing purple asked: I’ve started making my own clothes recently (mainly reconstructing old clothes), but I don’t have a sewing machine so I’ve been having to do it all by hand. What is a good, basic sewing machine that can speed things up a bit? I want to not only continue reconstructing […]
What is the best sewing machine for heavy duty sewing?
Friday, December 5th, 2008GOBITRON asked: I am hoping to get recommendations on a good sewing machine for heavy duty sewing. Something in between a home machine and an industrial as I am not ready to commit to a huge industrial machine but I sew much more then what a standard home machine can handle. For example heavy fabrics […]
What model of sewing machine would you recommend for a complete novice?
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008sarah j asked: The kind of projects I’d like to attempt are simple clothes for my kids and tote bags and to be able to repair/ hem clothing. I’ve never used a sewing machine in my life. My only experience with needle and thread is cross-stitch and replacing buttons. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.Paula
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What is the difference between a vertical sewing machine and a horizontal one?
Monday, December 1st, 2008Sandra asked: I have just purchased a Kenmore sewing machine and I am trying to get more accessories such as buttonhole foot etc. Looking on Kenmore website some feet are to be used with vertical sewing machines other with horizontal ones and I have no idea what is the difference between the two of them. […]
How does a sewing machine gathering foot work ?
Monday, December 1st, 2008kygran asked: I have an Elna machine and I see the foot on this website, but wonder, how it works and will it only make tiny gathers like these ? Sewing experts, help, please !
http://www.elna.com/en/accessories/sewing/gatheringRenee
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