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What sort of sewing machine would sew victorian dresses now a days?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Chevonne asked: I’m looking for a sewing machine to make my own victorian dresses, corsets etc. But one that is dependable but not overly expensive if at all possible. I might just be wishful thinking but I really want to learn.Sliding Closet Doors

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What kind of sewing machine should I get to last me for basically the rest of my life?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

book_tomato asked: I’ve been using my mother’s Singer Meritt 4530 for years now, and am now looking to buy a machine for myself. I generally sew purses, mend clothes, etc, but am looking to get more into making clothing/accessories as well as quilting. Is there a good, solid, all around type of sewing machine that […]

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Any good tips for buying my first sewing machine?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

ShannonOfDoom asked: Any good tips for buying my first sewing machine?
I haven’t sewed for about 11 years since high school but I am interested in taking it back up & was wondering what a good entry level machine would be & any tips. I will probably buy a second hand machine.
would buying a factory refurbished […]

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what’s the difference between a quilting sewing machine and a regular sewing machine?

Friday, July 17th, 2009

unknown asked: I want to learn sewing and am looking for a starter sewing machine. Any suggestion?Outdoor Bamboo Fountain

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Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Joey Robichaux asked: During the “glory” days of Singer Sewing Machines, Singer produced the model 201 from the 1930’s to at least the 1950’s. It was their finest (and highest priced) machine. Thousands of these machines were produced — and most of them are still sewing as finely and strongly today as they did when […]

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I want to start quilting–what sewing machine is best?

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

capanda.geo asked: I have basic sewing skills, but do not want to get into the big fancy quilts or buy a really expensive machine. I’m looking at rag quilts and I’m thinking those would be easy and fun to make for gifts. What machine would be good for that kind of simple sewing?Wholesale Scented Jar […]

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Can any sewing machine use a zipper foot?

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

pookiepoo asked: I would like to use a zipper foot with the Tiny Taylor Singer sewing machine but do not know if one is made for it or if I can get another brand.
This is my first time ever using a sewing machine and I want to try sewing a zipper onto some fabric.Steps To […]

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Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Keri M. asked: Sewing machines range in price from $25 to thousands of dollars. This is because the quality of the machines and the different features that they have vary pretty widely. It’s important to consider just exactly what you want to be able to do with your new machine before you buy it. What […]

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Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Cleveland Daniel asked: Sewing Machine ReviewsStitching Machine Reviews have been helping the remain at home mom as well as the large commercial business purchasing agent find the best stitching machine for their money. There are such a lot of products on the market today that it is vital to bother to read about stitching Machine […]

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