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SewPro Quickstitch Sewing Machine - SP-402 ?
is this a good sewing machine, i'm a beginner sewer, only made a pair of PJ pants, will this be good enough for me? I'm planning on making pretty basic things, such as, bags,PJ pants,socks,gloves,hats.etc. please help!
An expert can coax adequate sewing out of a not-wonderful machine. They usually only frustrate beginners, in my experience. This one looks like it's likely non-repairable, and I wouldn't expect much from it.
http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm
What I want for beginners in sewing:
- a machine that doesn't scare you
- a machine that isn't balky (cheap new machines are often very
balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable --
just too frustrating to learn on!)
- very good straight stitch
- good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy)
- a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you
- adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric
handling issues)
- accessory presser feet that don't cost an arm and a leg
(machines that use a "short shank foot" typically handle
generic presser feet pretty well. Some brands of machines use
proprietary or very expensive presser feet)
If the budget stretches far enough:
- blindhem and stretch blindhem stitches
- triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications)
- a couple of decorative stitches (you won't use them nearly as
much as you think)
- electronic machine because of the needle position control and
because the stepper motors give you full "punching force" at
slow sewing speeds -- mechanical machines often will stall at
slow speeds.
Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them
to show you some machines in your price range, *especially* used
machines you can afford. You'll get a far better machine buying
used than new, and a good dealer is worth their weight in sewing
machine needles when you get a machine problem -- often they can
talk you through the problem over the phone. While you're trying
things out, try a couple of machines (sewing only, not combo
sewing-embroidery) over your price limit, just so you can see
what the difference in stitch quality and ease of use might be.
You may find you want to go for the used Cadillac. Or you might
want the new basic Chevy. Might as well try both out.
Suggested reading: John Giordano's The Sewing Machine Book
(especially for used machines), Carol Ahles' Fine Machine Sewing
(especially the first and last few chapters) and Gale Grigg
Hazen's Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting
Machines. All of these are likely to be available at your public
library.
Used brands I'd particularly look for: Elna, Bernina,
Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (pre 1970), Juki, Toyota
New "bargain brand" I'd probably pick: Janome (who also does
Kenmore).
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How much is an antique treadle singer sewing machine worth?
Ball park figure, I want to sell it, what is a reasonable price?Not sure of the year but it is a foot powered treadle machine
My mother has one and to me it is priceless, but I am not the person who will inherit it, so I tried to find one about 5 years ago. At that time, reproductions were selling for about $500.00. Check on ebay to see if there is one like yours or contact a reputable antique dealer if you can find one who is not going to rip you off then sell it themselves for much more. Good luck.
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I'm trying to use the embroidery unit for the first time, but my machine is only sewing in crooked vertical lines that are really close to each other (and I'm trying to do a flower), although the little cross on the screen shows it's moving all over the image. It's like it's not moving the hoop very much.
Any idea what could be wrong with it? I followed all the directions in the book and even re read them a few times...
Be sure to take out the piece of foam out from behind your embroidery unit. Ask me how I know!
Michele
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Is there a trick or attachment to help your sewing machine hem jeans ?
Even using a size 16 needle I can't get even stitches over the thickest part of the hem, and the needle gets stuck.
You can make a shim from folded cardboard to ease the transition from flat to that thick seam, , or they sell one called a jean-a-ma-jig. http://www.createforless.com/products/productDetail.asp?ProductID=13370
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Have some fun material (a yard or more of each) like leopard print & kids themes. Do not have sewing machine?
I am pretty sew good, and was wondering what a fun project to do with the material I have with my 9 year old grandaughter that would require a sewing machine. Thanks.
I'm not sure of your question, do you have a sewing machine or are you plannning on getting one? If you do not have a machine you would have to sew it by hand [which would be good for her to learn] or get some stitch wichery to fasten the materials together. Other than that check with some of the thrift stores for a machine or check the other stores regarding an affordable price and the last way would give you a guarantee for a limited amount of time. Make some pillows, a quilt or a wall hanging or even just a liittle blanklet type that you could use to keep you warm on cold days..
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