Posted by yozhka on 2005-02-22 02:12:20
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where are you? i got an almost new brother model on ebay recently, and was disappointed that the guy who posted it didn't mention that it didn't include any accessories or a presser foot. i emailed him about it, but he never responded...what a jerk. anyway, i really wanted all the stuff that came with it, so i've just decided to buy a brand new one. but i now have this one, which i would like to sell. all you would need to do is buy a needle and presser foot at a sewing store. i'm around nyc, but my parently live in dc, so i come down there pretty regularly. let me know if you're interested...at this point, i'm willing to get rid of it for cheap.
Posted by kylenstevesmom on 2004-12-28 11:02:37
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I've had 2 sergers so far, a Singer which I just about threw out the top floor of my 3 story townhouse, and then I got a Husquvarna (Viking in the US I believe) and I love it!!!!!! I bought it at a garage sale for $300CND and I haven't regreted it.
I would go to a sewing store and try some out before you decide, then look on ebay to see what's there.
There are very few things I don't sew on my serger, and it just speeds things up so much. I've made countless pairs of sweatpants, shirts, pjs for my kids, fleece blankets, double sided receiving blankets for gifts, and my own 2 kids. For Xmas I made 2 ponchos as gifts and pretty much used the serger for everything!!! I've also repaired a lot of things that I picked up at thrift stores or people have given me. My mom lives accross the country from me, and sends me stuff in the mail to repair!!!
Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2004-12-14 17:28:15
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check out some shows on the diy channel or viist an art fair or sewing store. that will inspire you to get on the ball and get going. and be happy about it. i go thru phases like this but sometimes you just have to make yourself snap out of it. once you get going and have fun, you'll be back to normal! good luck!
Posted by roja on 2004-07-15 10:59:33
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I've found that hem markers from a sewing store-- a yardstick on a base that marks your hem with pins--work really well. Need another person to help you.
For the person who wants to shorten their skirt, I would think you could measure to 3 inches (or whatever length you'd like) from the hem all around, mark with pins, press, and trim and turn under as other people are describing.
By way of encouragement, I have hemmed skirts with the hem a tiny bit off and find that it's not that noticeable. (but I use cheap fabrics and easy patterns, dont' want you to ruin something nice!)
Posted by xuli on 2006-06-01 11:57:22
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Also, I hate when service people "lecture" me. It's all in the presentation. You know, he could have phrased it as, "You know, it seems from the amount of lint in your machine as if the thread you are using is very linty. Cheaper threads are often like this. If you used a lower-lint thread, such as X, your machine might need tune-ups less often and may be more reliable. Just a suggestion." Wouldn't that have been nicer?
If you every apply for a job at a sewing store, I'll write you a recommendation in a heartbeat!
I think someone could write a really great PhD thesis (in psychology, maybe?) on the special brand of snobbery/snootery that happens in craft stores. It's so frequent, I've started to think it's not the actual people involved, but something about the air quality in craft stores.
