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Happiness Commando
Feb 1, 2002
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I want to get a sewing machine so that I can make my own pants. I dont know anyone to help me search for a decent used machine - is there a basic sewing machine that I can buy new as a no-skills beginner that is affordable and will do what I need? (what do I need?)

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Happiness Commando
Feb 1, 2002
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That fabric is beautiful

Happiness Commando
Feb 1, 2002
$$ joy at gunpoint $$

I've just inherited a JC Penney 6923. This will be my first sewing machine. It came with no bobbins and no foot pedal. I did a quick search on ebay but didn't find anything. Are they all standardized or will I need to go to a specialty shop? The foot pedal seems like a standard connector, but I've never paid close attention to the ones I've used before.

It also didnt come with needles, but those have got to be interchangeable.

Happiness Commando fucked around with this message at 02:18 on Aug 17, 2022

Happiness Commando
Feb 1, 2002
$$ joy at gunpoint $$

Hmm. This machine is almost exactly identical, and supposedly uses class 15 bobbins. But I've been playing a bit and noticing that its sticking mechanically when I try to rotate the handwheel. But only sometimes. I'll take it to a repair shop and see what they think. Thanks!

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