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Sewing Machine
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on May 25, 2010
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I am looking for a sewing machine. I am new at sewing, so I want something inexpensive to make sure that this is something I enjoy doing. I plan on making dresses, c...
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- I am new to sewing and started with a Brother that I got from WalMart. It was OK, good to see if it is something that you enjoy. The biggest problem I had with it wa...
- I wouldn't buy a used machine because you don't know how it was cared for, etc. Secondly, if you are just learning, I would suggest a class. Personally, I do not...
- I would not buy one used, you do not know how it was cared for, if it was kept covered when not in use, and if it was cleaned and oiled regularly. These are all very ...
Sewing Machine
Asked by B.P. from Dallas
on April 21, 2010
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I am looking for advice on a good sewing machine for a beginner. Any suggestions on a good/resonably priced machine?
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- Do not buy a Pixie! Its the cute little purple machine, ours and a friends broke. Just wanted to steer you from that one.
- I have a lightweight portable by New Home I got for under 150 dollars and it does a lot of fancy stitches and a button hole. I have been sewing since I was 11 and now ...
- It depends a lot on how much you're willing to pay, how much sewing you want to do, and what sort of sewing, as well as your relative patience. Personally I made my...
Looking for a Good Blogging Site
Asked by D.Z. from Dayton
on April 21, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I've been searching for a good blogging site for a while. I've looked around and followed some previous suggestions, but I've yet to find a place that feel...
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- Hi, have you tryed facebook? it is a great was to stay in touch with family and friends. I have gotten in touch with friends i havent talked to in 10+ years. I always ...
- have you ever gone to yahoo360? That is a nice blogging spot, you make good friends there and plus easy for anyone to access that you want. Multiply? You can also chec...
- I use Blogger.com for our family blog. I love it! There are many handy options like changing templates, adding multiple widgets (like slideshows, playlists etc), pos...
DIY Halloween Costumes
Asked by M.J. from San Francisco
on October 10, 2011
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Do you have any words of wisdom on making Halloween costumes? Have you ever made your child's costume, or are you an "off the rack" type of person? What was your great...
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- Let me see.....my greatest homemade costume achievements were 1) A Knight In Shining Armor-my son wore grey sweatpants and sweatshirt and we made the armor out of s...
- I made an ice cream cone costume for my daughter, the idea and intructions were from the family fun magazine, It turned out great and I was so happy as there was no se...
- I've made a few. I did a gloworm - light green fabric sack dress filled with yellow balloons. Very cute I sewed a Hersheys Kiss costume from a pattern once. It was ...
Sewing Machines?
Asked by G.J. from Lakeland
on September 23, 2010
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Hi moms. I've wanted to learn how to sew for quite some time now and my cousin is going to teach me. I would love to buy a sewing machine but I don't know what to lo...
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- I'd suggest you find a local shop near you that sells both new and used machines. I found a basic portable machine (a Singer) for my daughter at such a shop; it doesn...
- I have a Brother from Walmart, it was a college graduation gift. I've never had a problem with it. I've made multiple costumes and my wedding dress with it.
- Elna sewing machines were always considered the top of the line. I don't mean to dis anyone's suggestion, but Brother has never been considered a very good machine, u...
Good or Bad idea...sewing Machine for a 9.5 Year Old Girl?
Asked by A. from Dallas
on December 10, 2009
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My daughter is very interested in learning how to sew. She actually wants to cook and sew...two things which honestly, I am not that good at! I want to encourage her t...
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- I think it's a great idea! I make custom clothing for children and my daughter always wanted to help! So I got her a kids sewing machine it was like $50 (you can alway...
- It's a brilliant idea. Possibly the two of you could learn to sew together as a bonding experience of mom/daughter. But don't get the kiddy machine they are not wort...
- I started sewing when I was seven and have not stopped in fifty years. A machine is like anything, you have to know how to operate it, I don't think there are many m...
Sewing Classes
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on August 16, 2010
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Does anyone know where I can find affordable sewing lessons, I want to learn how to read patterns work a sewing machine and such. Without having to do a full degree in...
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- A friend of mine a couple of blocks away teaching sewing in her home. She has a total room dedicated to it. We live on the SW side of Naperville, if the location wou...
- I just saw Sewing classes offered in the Naperville Park District Fall Program Guide. You do need your own sewing machine.
- I'm a professional seamstress and would love to give you some classes. Thanks, M. I'm in Lemont/homer area-nor far!
Cooking
Asked by B.C. from New York
on October 27, 2011
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Hi Momma's
I need some HELP! I am and always have been a terrible cook. I never really took the time to learn from my mom and now that I have my own children I ha...
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- what's really helped me be a better cook is to get everything ready before I start cooking. I have everything measured, chopped, or whatever and sitting on the counter...
- McCormick makes spice packets that have all the spices you need (except maybe some salt or pepper) and lists all the ingredients and directions. They are typically eas...
- Get a cook book that explains cooking. A pinch is what you get when you put your thumb and index finger in a spice and bring your thumb and index fingers together in ...
Has Anyone Tried "Spool Knitting?"
Asked by L.M. from Pittsburgh
on December 31, 2009
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Hi, Mamas,
I got my 7-y-o a spool knitting kit for Xmas that says ages 6+ on it, and I can't figure it out, no matter how much I try to interpret the instructions o...
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- I think I had something similar as a kid. There should be a little hook that came with the kit which you use to hook the yarn over the little nubs at the top of the s...
- Try this video for an step by step view of how to spool knit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIk4ZwMnuH8&feature=related If you still have difficulties, try stoppi...
- L., I will try to explain it. First drop the end of your yarn into the spool so it comes out of the bottom, giving you something to hold onto along with the spool. ...
Sewing Machine
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on April 25, 2007
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I need help with picking out a sewing machine I want something simple but yet something that will last. Any ideas. I also don't want to spend too much money on it.
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- I just got a new sewing machine for christmas from my husband. He got mine from WalMart, it is a singer and I think he paid like 90 something for it but it is so easy ...
- I also have a Brother machine from Walmart that I just got. I paid close to $100 for it but I needed a triple stitch feature for my business sewing. If not for that ...
- I bought one of the basic Elna models at the State Fair a couple of years back and I LOVE it. My mom had an Elna for about 25 years that was my grandmothers and it st...
