Glad you found something you like - happy sewing!
Remember, there are TONS of patterns available free on sites when you google - lots of friendly sewers out there willing to help!
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Glad you found something you like - happy sewing!
Remember, there are TONS of patterns available free on sites when you google - lots of friendly sewers out there willing to help!
i miss walmart's fabric in canada. i was sooo sad when they discontinued it.. sad to hear they still have it in the states but no longer in canada (i bought atleast 80% of my fabric at walmart most from their 1.97 bin)
For anyone who reads this and is looking for a machine, I highly recommend an older used one. I bought a Singer at Walmart a couple of years ago and let me just say, that they sure don't make them like they used to! It's a piece of junk and truly not deserving of the Singer name I've come to know and trust over the years. There's no weight to it, so it slides around the table too easily, the needle threader on it broke after only the first few tries, it won't sew through as many thicknesses as the old ones do, and it doesn't have a quality stitch like I'm accustomed to. The older machines to look for are Singer, Brother, Husqvarna, Pfaff, White, Janome, and even the old Kenmores. Even "unknown" brands that were made in the 50's 60' and 70's are decent machines. The ideal ones made in the 50's, 60's and 70's are ideal, as they are made from metal and not cheap plastic. They have an even stitch and can sew through several thicknesses of jean material. The older machines are made better and are more of a precision machine than the new crap they make in China these days. Often, you can buy them at thrift stores or garage sales for as little as $20 or even for free if you get one from Freecycle. Even if you pay $60 or so for a tune up, you will end up with a far better machine that will probably outlast you and your children, than you would if you bought a new plastic one.
The worst thing I ever did was give away my Janome and buy a new plastic Singer. I'm looking for a replacement, and it won't be a brand new machine. I won't make the same mistake twice! :(
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Singer has been sold at least 7 times in the last few years. Not a good brand anymore. They are cheap and will break.
I would invest in a good machine. If you can't afford one, buy a second hand one, then buy a good brand.
Now that I know better, I will not buy a Singer again. I will probably buy a Husqvarna Serger, but that is different from a sewing machine.
I love this thread! I am looking to buy a new machine. Thanks for all the tips. :)
I just bought my first sewing machine ever.
You'll never guess from where...
IKEA!!!
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60208974/
I need a beginners one for small crafts, hemming, pillowcases etc. I am SO not a clothing sewer.
It actually has gotten some extremely good reviews. This one was one of my favourites as it was very thorough.
http://www.ikatbag.com/2012/04/ikeas...g-machine.html
When I actually take it out and try it for the first time, I'll report back.
Hmmm I'm also looking at sewing machines... I'm looking at Ottawa's Kijiji right now. Could anyone log on there and perhaps guide me to certain machines that might be worth sending out an email for?? http://ottawa.kijiji.ca
Thanks :)
aha,I don't know how to operate the sewing machines.