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3rd October 07, 02:49 AM
#1
If you do have the chance to try before buying, take along some samples of the fabrics/materials you want to use.
If the demonstrator can't get the machine to do a good job on a some scrap it is more than likely you will not get a good result on the real thing.
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5th October 07, 09:03 PM
#2
beginning sewing on a machine
Ditto on going to a repair shop. The one here local has LOTS on his shelf that people forgot to pick up. Nice bargins, too.
He knows how to run every one, as he has to test them all.
Manuals are on the web for most machines. Heck, just post what machine you find and some X-mark member probably has it and can copy it for you.
When you finally get to trying to sew, here is a trick my sewing teacher used to get us kids to sew in school. ( I am not telling how many years ago that was! )
1. Buy some cheep early childhood coloring books. The really simple pictures
2. Put the needle in the machine. DO NOT THREAD IT
3. Practice stitching the lines in the comic books. YES, use the comic book like it was fabric and follow the lines with the needle. Hey, it works.
4. Give the "stitched" pictures to some kids to color and put on their windows. The stitching holes look cool with light coming through. ( no waste! )
5. Draw some simple drawings on fabric of choice
6. Put thread in machine
7. Repeat step 3.
By now you should have the technique of follow a seam line licked and not be to intimidated by the machine.
Good luck.
P.S. is owning 9 sewing machines to many? My x-husband thougt so.
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6th October 07, 03:37 AM
#3
Another option to consider, as far as learning how to sew goes...
You live in Springfield, MO, right? Are you a student at Southwest MO State? (Well, this would probably work, even if you aren't...)
Go to the art department and post something on bulletin boards there indicating that you're looking for someone to teach you sewing lessons. Or find out if there is a Fibers professor and ask them for assistance. Or go as far as to take a Fibers art class. If the state school doesn't have any, check the community colleges.
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