I am looking to upgrade from my very basic, ten-year-old Elna 2110 sewing machine to something that I'll still be enjoying twenty or more years from now. I know what basic features I want, but I don't know how to translate that into a sewing machine search. There are just SO MANY sewing machines available that I'm unsure how to narrow it down. How do I articulate what I'm looking for in sewing machine-buying terms?
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posted by linettasky
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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What's the most cost-efficient way to hem and dart my shirts? What kind of sewing machine fits my urge to adjust clothing?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Nov 23, 2012 -
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What kind of sewing machine should I get my beloved for her birthday?
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posted by Jode
on Jun 21, 2012 -
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I used an overlocker (serger) for the first time yesterday, and I was impressed. I'd like to get one when I am in a position to have a proper sewing space (hopefully in the next year), but can I survive without one for dressmaking well enough? And what should I be looking for in a first machine?
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posted by mippy
on May 17, 2012 -
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Can anyone recommend (from personal experience) a good, basic, durable sewing machine?
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posted by brownrd
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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In the cabinet of my grandmother's ancient Singer, I found an attachment for the machine which had been mailed to her from Chicago, Ill., to Yakima, Wa. It was mailed in a small manila envelope, and the postmark is unreadable, except for the postage meter "stamp" which says 3 cents. The instructions inside have no copyright notation. My question is how would I ascertain what year this was mailed to her?
posted by ljoct
on Sep 14, 2010 -
12 answers
Do programmable sewing machines exist?
I want to be able to provide the sewing machine with a design or logo and have it sew it for me - in this case, a nice little dog to go on the breast pocket of a golf shirt.
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posted by WhereAmI
on Sep 30, 2009 -
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Sewing Gear Filter: I have a number of sewing machines that have nylon or plastic composite gears that have broken. Some of them I can have replaced, some of them are no longer made. I am wondering about DIY bionic sewing machine parts.
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posted by Tchad
on Jul 1, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend a good home serger? A few desired features: coverstitch, rolled hem, 4 thread. Thanks!
posted by pantufla
on Jun 13, 2008 -
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I have a really squeaky printer. I tried WD-40, but the squeakiness comes back. One of my engineering friends suggested that I needed something similar to sewing machine oil, but perhaps a little thicker, since the gears are plastic. Any ideas on what kind of lubricant I should get? And where I could get it? Aside from the squeakiness, this REALLY is a good printer (Canon MP130), and I really don't want to get another one.
posted by ssnickerer
on Sep 27, 2007 -
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Can any sewing people answer this: How can I "recycle" sewing machine needles? It irritates me that after I've sewn some clothes or worked on a quilt, I have to toss the needles or my machine will get all huffy and start bollixing the thread -- especially the bobbin side. Can machine needles be resharpened or used for something else? I live in a small Texas town and it costs a lot (gas prices, you know) to travel over 100 miles to the nearest city to buy a new supply of sewing machine needles. Thanx.
posted by Smalltown Girl
on May 25, 2007 -
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I've been very kindly offered a new sewing machine of my choice as a belated birthday present but I've no idea what machines (new or old) are any good these days.
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posted by gaby
on Nov 14, 2006 -
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What are the characteristics and drawbacks of 208Y power? Specifically will it run my industrial sewing machines that want 220v?
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posted by Jawn
on Nov 1, 2006 -
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How can I prevent the vibrations and noise from my Juki DDL-8700 sewing machine from bothering my downstairs neighbors?
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posted by pantufla
on Jun 25, 2006 -
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When using my sewing machine, large loops and tangles of thread are generated on the bottom side of the fabric. What am I doing wrong and what do I need to do to remedy the problem?
posted by kc0dxh
on Apr 12, 2005 -
15 answers
Does anyone know how to wind the bobbin on a Singer 328K sewing machine? Can anyone give me simple instructions please?
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posted by sconbie
on Mar 27, 2005 -
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