Sewing & Quilting: Simplicity
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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 ...
Sewing Machine
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on November 28, 2007
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I've decided I wanted to finally get a sewing machine. The last one I've ever seen used was by my Mom years & years ago & she no longer has it. I've seen the new one...
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- I tend to like Singers. If you can afford the ones with the automatic designs, you will be much happier. As you do more sewing you will enjoy the preset designs. ...
- If your not trying to be a professional seamstress then go for something affordable. I have a brother which I got from Wal-mart. This is my second brother and prior to...
- I am a big fan of the Pfaff. I had one for 22 years and just upgraded to the new model last year. I never had a problem with it and it's easy to use. I bought my la...
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...
Sewing Patterns
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on October 8, 2007
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Hello all,
My sweet step mom is going to sew my two girls Christmas dresses this year. I have gone to several Walmarts to get a sewing pattern that i like for her ...
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- Hancock Fabric in Plano (Custer & Parker)had a big sale going on. 99 cent patterns. Might be over now that Columbus day is over. Hobby Lobby may have some. Joanne's...
- Just put Butterick, Simplicity, Vogue, McCall, or New Look into you search engine and you will find the websites for these pattern makers.
- Don't know where you're located, but the Walmart in Roanoke (on 114) has a fabric dept and they do have patterns. There is a JoAnns in Grapevine that is very nice too.
Moms Who Sew, with Skill...
Asked by D.F. from Raleigh
on May 21, 2011
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In my never-ending quest to find a way to make enough money to be able to stay home with my children, I am now thinking about sewing. The major problem with this idea ...
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- There is a difference between sewing for yourself and sewing for others. When someone chooses to buy a handcrafted item, they do it because they want something unique...
- If you have never sewed before then it will take you a lot of time and practice to get good enough to sell your stuff. I learned to hand sew as a child and use the ma...
- My sister is a master seamstress and has a shop on etsy. She spends just about every waking moment sewing. She has a room full of fabric that she uses regularly. She...
Sewing Training Pants
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on July 6, 2010
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i am a new sewer and would like to sew some cloth training pants for my son. i have looked online for some ideas but i was going to see if there were any classes that ...
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- I have been a seamstress since I was 10 and I found the samething, it was easier to buy them. In order to get the same leak proof absorbancy mine were too thick and ho...
- If you want to make "cuter" pants.. I understand that .. but gerber training pants are for sale at target and walmart... $6.99 for 3 pairs...nice and thick.. we hav...
- I taught myself to sew after I could not find sewing classes in my area. I found Simplicity Sewing Patterns for Dummies to be great and easy to understand. You can g...
Need Help from Sewing Mamas!
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on April 20, 2010
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Hi Mamas-
One of my good friends is getting married (and moving away, waaaaa). She and her mother are going to make her dress together, but they are having trouble...
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- If they can make the trip to Philly, the Fabric Row section of town (on 4th street, runs for a few blocks south of South St.) has several excellent fabric stores where...
- Joann Fabrics has great patterns and material Thats where my daughter dress pattern will come from when she's 26 (wait - did she get it already - she's got everything ...
- Vogue patterns are awesome. Finding a nice fabric might be the tricky part. I hear there are on line fabric options, though I have not yet explored them personally....
Looking for Baby Patterns for Sewing.
Asked by R.A. from Boise
on April 20, 2007
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Strange request, I know. My mother passed to me her legacy of sewing and i just got a sewing machine for my 27th birthday.
I am looking for some cute sewing patterns ...
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- I sew all the time. You know what the best thing I have for a suggestion is that Hancock fabric, Joannes, and Hobby Lobby in my area constantly have 99 cent pattern sa...
- Boy, that's a toughy. I would look at fantasy costumes. Walmart has some great flannel material and lots of patterns. What kind of fantacy does she like? Good luck.
- I am short of time right now, but I use a bit of a couple of different patterns and put them together. Try purchasing a Christening pattern, and perhaps adding a "cola...
Where to Find Sewing Patterns on the Internet?
Asked by J.W. from Tulsa
on December 6, 2009
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Hi ladies, i was woundering if any of you crafty moms out there know any good websites to download sewing paterns from? thank you in advance!
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- http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns i found this online hope it will help you. If not you can go to google an type in free downloadable sewing patterns an it will ...
- Try youcanmakethis.com The have really cute stuff that is supposed to be easy to make. I have purchased two patterns from them and they have easy guides too for mak...
- What kind are you looking for? for your son for adults or for household stuff?
