Sewing & Quilting
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Buying Sewing / Quilting Machine
Asked by V.A. from Dallas
on April 22, 2008
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Hello everyone! I've always heard that Singer is the best machine. Is that really so? Please help me pick out a sewing / quilting machine. It would be great to hea...
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- Hi V., Singer is no longer the best machine. It is not made the same way as in the past (nothing is anymore). I would recommend a Bernina. There are many good us...
- There is a little sewing machine/vaccuum shop in McKinney that sells sewing machines , but they won't sell Singer, because they aren't a good sewing machine (their fi...
- I have a 17 year old Kenmore that I had rarely used except for mending. When I decided I wanted to learn to quilt about 3 years ago, I asked the quilting teacher (I h...
Having a Quilt Made
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on May 4, 2011
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Hi Moms - my kids have a bin full of clothes that I've kept - those "babies first xxxx" onesies and bibbs and other meaningful shirts and other miscellaneous favorite ...
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- Usually would cost a few hundred dollars from estimates I've seen. She would have to purchase the batting, the back fabric, binding for the edge, plus hours upon hours...
- My mom is a quilter. Depends on many things--size, etc. You will be providing *some* of the *fabric* with the clothing items, but there is batting, binding, backing,...
- I have a friend that quilts. She charges anywhere from $200 to $800 depending on size, fabric, and stitching detail.
Sewing
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on October 11, 2011
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Hi all I'm very new to sewing. I can manually sew on buttons and create a decent enough hem to last a few weeks however I was looking into getting a sewing machine but...
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- Go to the library and check with Consumer's Reports to find the best sewing machine for your needs. Don't just go to a store and buy one. You want one that will operat...
- Hi-- I used to teach sewing to teenagers years ago and, although I have a fancy and expensive machine, I think what most people need and use the most are machines t...
- Hi! I learned to sew about 4 years ago because I had a whim that I wanted to learn to make quilts.... weird I know. My first machine was the Singer Simple from walmart...
Sewing Machine?
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on April 14, 2007
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I am taking a sewing class and would love to get a sewing machine so I can practice at home. Does anyone have one they want to sell at a good price, or have any recom...
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- L. - I just started sewing a few years ago. I bought my Brother machine at Walmart (August 2005). It cost about $250. It has been wonderful and does everything I ne...
- I got a sewing machine from my husband. He got me a Brother (I forget the model number). It is the semi-basic one. He got it at Bernia of Frisco (which is no longer...
- Hi L., I got an $88.00 Singer machine at Target. I don't sew that often, but when I do I do big projects like slip covers, curtains, and mending. Mine has a button ho...
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 ...
Quilting?
Asked by B.A. from Bloomington
on April 21, 2007
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I would love to learn how to quilt and I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that offered lessons?
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- The Quilting Shed in Carlinville, Il is a great place to go. It is owned by Sue Ann Barto. Have fun!
- I believe that Michaels offers classes for quilting and similar things. Joanne Fabrics or Hancock fabrics also offers classes on a variety of different things. I bel...
- I dont know where you are from, but in rockford there is a place called quilters haven. Its off E State. They teach lots of classes from beginers to advanced.
Baby Memory Quilt
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on October 21, 2010
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I posted this about a year ago and thought I would try it again. I am looking for someone to help me out with a baby memory quilt. I would obviously supply the onesi...
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- There is a very nice lady in Crystal lake who will sew it for you. Her business is called Crazy About Sewing, she is just NW of the old downtown Crystal lake. Not far ...
- I can understand what you want to do. I too am wanting to do a first years quilt. I haven't ever done a quilt before, so I am at a loss where to start. Do you have a...
- Blanketsbycarol.com Maybe she could help.
Baby Clothes Quilt
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on July 24, 2010
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I would like to start making a quilt made from my daughters clothes. This will be a long time project, bc I have no idea how to quilt or have anyone to help me get sta...
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- All the scrap quilts my grandma's made me have 3" squares (possibly 4" before sewn?). And yes, as already suggested, solids make the border (many of the solids are la...
- It's great that you want to make a quilt out of your child's clothes. To start at the beginning, if you don't have a sewing machine get one (about $200) and get famil...
- I would definitely suggest going to the library and getting some beginners quilting books... there are also some great websites out there that have basic quilting inst...
Making a Quilt
Asked by D.W. from Richmond
on April 25, 2010
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Hi. I have always wanted to make a quilt that I could pass down to my children. I have a few questions. what is the best/easiest way to make a quilt if it is your f...
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- Can't wait to hear some of your responses....I have a box in my closet with all the left-over-legs from my sons' pants that I have cut into shorts thru-out the years.....
- I have made quilts and quilted pillows. For quilts, you can use any fabric. Any fabric. My friend, even made a quilt out of cut out fabric swatches from her kids ba...
- first off , start small and with little or no disruptions. figure out how big or small you want to make it, how many inches across, how many inches long,and do you wan...
Learning to Sew
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on January 10, 2012
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Hi Moms,
I have a great Brother sewing machine that has been collecting dust for many years. I do not know how to sew and am really interested in learning. Any book...
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- I don't know about books, but the last time I was at JoAnn Crafts, I saw that they have classes there. That might be the easiest way to learn. The flyers they had ther...
- I agree you should start on YouTube. If you find you need more hands on approach - the fabric stores typically offer classes or you can ask the ladies there for one-on...
- http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/08/sew-basic.html Try this site. It has a lot of tutorials with lots of pictures. From the basic to more advanced. And all free....
