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PiratePing
Jan 3, 2007

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Do you guys have any recommendations for a sewing machine for beginners? It would be mostly used for making stuffed animals, adjustments to clothing and other small projects like maybe pillowcases. I don't want to spend too much because I'm poor and not sure how much I'll actually use it. I'd like to buy a second-hand machine but am kind of dazzled by all the brands and wildly varying prices... As far as I can see I should be able to pick up something decent enough for my purposes for around 70 dollars, right?

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PiratePing
Jan 3, 2007

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Brainbread posted:

Kenmore Ultrastitch 6.

Edit so I don't get banned: It was "baby's first sewing machine" about 20 or 30 years ago, so you can find them second-hand anywhere. They have pretty much all the basic functionality you'll need, and are really easy to take apart and maintain yourself.

I also have one, so I am biased.

I can't even find a store that sells them new in my country(Netherlands), let alone second-hand ones... Loads of Singer and Pfaff machines though. I've enlisted the aid of my mom, she's going to help me pick out a nice simple one and show me how to use it on Christmas. Can't wait for exams to be over and play around with it :neckbeard:

PiratePing
Jan 3, 2007

queck
I got a sewing machine for christmas!

I understand that the fact that I already feel like throwing it off the fire escape is a natural part of the learning process? After exams I'm going to sit down and make ugly things until they get beautiful :argh:

PiratePing
Jan 3, 2007

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amishsexpot posted:

Take a class! Even if it's like a 2 day thing, it'll be worth it. You'll get the hang of it soon. :)

More like "MOOOOOOM!!?":byodame:

We're going to do a small project together so she can show me from start to finish. :3:

PiratePing
Jan 3, 2007

queck
Do you guys have any recommendations for a tutorial on taking in shirts? Also, would just taking it in at the sides be enough for your average plain shirt?

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PiratePing
Jan 3, 2007

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e. Never mind :)

PiratePing fucked around with this message at 01:18 on May 29, 2012

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