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Recommend me a sewing machine, please.?

By on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 | 5 Comments

My current machine is an ancient and rapidly dying Singer model that we managed to rescue from a skip a few years ago, so I would like to replace it. My budget is probably £300 and under, I make mostly (but not exclusively) clothing/costumes, and tend to do very big projects about once every three [...]

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How to set up sewing machine?

By on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 | 3 Comments

Im new to this part of it I know how to sew but very lost on setting it up I believe I do have everything needed The sewing machine is a singer “Tiny tailor” It doesn’t have a manual It was given to me,the other day and I do not want to buy one either. [...]

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Sewing Machine Help (Beginner)?

By on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 | 3 Comments

I’ve never sewn anything in my life…ever, so I’m hoping someone can give me a really detailed answer. What is a good sewing machine for a beginner. I found one at target that had great reviews about kids using it. (I’m 18.) http://www.target.com/Hello-Kitty-Sewing-Machine-Green/dp/B000B8WSJ2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&frombrowse=0&node=1038576&keywords=hello%20kitty%20sewing%20machine&field_browse=1038576&searchSize=30&id=Hello%20Kitty%20Sewing%20Machine%20Green&field_availability=-2&refinementHistory=subjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Ctarget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchNodeID=1038576&field_launch-date=-1y&searchRank=relevancerank&searchPage=1&field_keywords=hello%20kitty%20sewing%20machine It says that it uses a chain stitch, is that the right [...]

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How do you thread an Elna 5000 sewing machine?

By on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 | 3 Comments

the machine has “computer” written on the front I dont know if that makes any difference? Please only answer if you really know!! dont give me some wiseass answer like….”ask ur grandma…or the right way…or with thread.” I want an answer that will actually help me!! Thank you. Recommended Readingbernina sewing machinesI think my sewing [...]

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where can i find info on antiques?

By on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 | 4 Comments

i have a sewing machine i need to price/date, Trade Mark: The Singer Manc. Co. Recommended Readingbernina sewing machinesSinger 2662 Protege info?Singer Heavy Duty 4423?Singer Quantum XL 6000 – any good?

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the thread is caught in my sewing machine?

By on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 | 1 Comment

i just bought a sewing machine, the singer simple one. anyhow…i was following along through the dvd tutorial that came with it. i threaded the upper needle and everything was fine but when i get to the part where you have to turn the dial towards you to make the bobbins thread come up….the other [...]

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Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine

By on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 | Comments Off

www.amazon.com Brother CS6000i sewing machine represents the most incredible value-for-money on the market today. It is very, very easy to use, and the manual is exceptionally helpful. It comes with every foot and accessory you could ever possibly need. In fact, there is nothing more you can buy for it Recommended Readingbernina sewing machinesWho sells [...]

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I think my sewing machine’s timing is off……?

By on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 | 5 Comments

I have an elna 2110 and am having h*ll with it. it stitches ok on one piece of fabric, but try two and the thread bunches up underneath and it binds up, quits moving or keeps moving and quits stitching… then all the thread ends up in a wad between the fabric and bobbin and [...]

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Which is better: Singer Curvey 8763 or Fashion Mate 7256?

By on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 | 2 Comments

I have been sewing for several years and work primarily on making my own dresses (causal to formal) and quilts etc. I was looking at these two machines and could not figure out why there was a price difference (the fashion mate seems to have more options but is less expensive). My primary concern is [...]

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What could be wrong with my sewing machine?

By on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 | 4 Comments

I was sewing last night and the bottom thread kept bunching and looking sloppy. At one point it made this weird noise so I stopped and when I went to start again the top thread wouldn’t pick up the bobbin thread. I have rethreaded the machine, rewound the bobbin (thinking there wasn’t enough on it), [...]

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