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Tess
02-12-2007, 11:24 AM
how do i go about looking for the best one for my needs? i need something that is easy to use
do the vintage oones i see on ebay work? worth getting
(this is whats on offer in my area: http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?sofocus=so&sbrftog=1&catref=C3&from=R10&satitle=sewing+machine&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&floc=1&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&fspt=1&sadis=25&fpos=EX2+7QP&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ga10244=10425&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&fgtp=) or do i just go to a shop?
i don't want to spend much though. ive just put a wanted ad on freecycle :crossfing
Al1x
02-12-2007, 11:56 AM
I love the old vintage sewing machines, my dad has one very similer to this one (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-VINTAGE-SINGER-SEWING-MACHINE-LOOKLOOK-ANTIQUE_W0QQitemZ180183734862QQihZ008QQcategoryZ31 18QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I learned to sew with my dad's machine, and because its hand powered its easy to go at your own pace. It only does 1 type of stitch (as far as i know) but thats all i ever needed.

A few months ago i bought a sewing machine from Aldi for £45 and its really good for the money... our Aldi still has them in so i don't if others still do.
DragonLove
23-12-2007, 09:46 PM
I've just bought a new one and have one going spare if you can be bothered to travel to cheshire??

I'd be happy to sell it for a bargainous £20

nothing wrong with it, I just bought a new one cause I needed one with a drop feed for my free-hand embroidery!!

Jessica x x
DragonLove
23-12-2007, 10:00 PM
Could have sworn I replied to this a few mins ago.....

I have a sewing machine going spare now as I had to upgrade to one with a drop-feed for my projects.

Its going for a bargainous £20 if you can be bothered to collect it from cheshire....

Is a modern one, but you can control the speed of it really well with the foot peddle, or for more complicated items use by spinning the dial with your hand!

Jessica x x
Tess
23-12-2007, 10:03 PM
argh no!!!!!

i bought one about 2 weeks ago!!!

it was a jeans plus one.
i just need some material now :cheesy: ive sewn a pocket onto a towel for my sister though,..

can't figure out the button hole one :unsure: do i need to make a hole first??
knotjustjigs
23-12-2007, 10:11 PM
NO! You make the hole after lol.....practice on some spare material, it takes some getting used to :)

Ketty x
Tess
23-12-2007, 10:15 PM
NO! You make the hole after lol.....practice on some spare material, it takes some getting used to :)

Ketty x

:hysterica:hysterica lol..ok.
Tess
23-12-2007, 10:17 PM
oh, and whilst im/you;re here,
its got a plastic thingy that im supposed to use to make the button holes. i don't know whereim meant to put that, it won't fit under the metal foot thingy.
yes, ive read the instructions but still can't figure it out

:blonde:
incywincy
12-01-2008, 11:19 PM
oh, and whilst im/you;re here,
its got a plastic thingy that im supposed to use to make the button holes. i don't know whereim meant to put that, it won't fit under the metal foot thingy.
yes, ive read the instructions but still can't figure it out

:blonde:

Strange that it's not got a diagram in the instructions to show which foot to use/how to use it?

A button hole is made using a zigzag stitch, so just give it a try with the standard foot to see what happens? As long as you work out your sizes and position, then use the machine button setting I'm sure it will work :happy72:

This article might help? pg 2 shows different feet... http://sewing.about.com/library/sewnews/library/aatech0703.htm