Eqin Ilis
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Post by Eqin Ilis on Sept 9, 2002 10:20:50 GMT -5
This probably sounds like a really stupid question, but does anyone know where to get a sewing machine? (I haven't ever seen them in stores.) And about how much do they cost? We don't have a sewing machine at home, so I thought I oughta start lookin'.
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Post by Jade1 on Sept 9, 2002 15:59:50 GMT -5
Try wal-mart for an inexpensive one. The cost varies depending on what you want need and how much money you can spend. I'm sure Nova is more knowlaged in this area nad I won't be surprised if she posts. But try to start their.
Remember the only stupid question is the one that hasn't been asked.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 10, 2002 23:54:28 GMT -5
Sewing machines, most fabric stores sell some, Sears always has some, the Kenmore brand is pretty solid, Singer is good, also Riccar, Elna, Bernina, Phaff & Juki. Bernina and phaff are very high end, and expensive to repair, they're both european imports. I'd reccomend avoiding Brother, especially their cheaper machines. A lot of time you can find decent used machines at thrift stores, but take someone who knows how to work it along to try it. A lot of repair places also sell used machines, that's where I bought my current machine. Look in the yellow pages under sewing mahine, sales & repairs. If you find one avoid the temptation to buy one w/a lot of fancy stiches, you'll almost never use them. You will need Straight stitch(forward & reverse) Zig Zag, Buttonhole (either a 4 step, ot automatic) Strech Stitch is useful, an end needle position is very useful too. For a first machine, keep it pretty simple, but go for a decent quality! A NEW machine with the stuff that I mentioned will probably cost about $300 if it's a good one, (Sears might be less!) A really chaep machine won't last and will jam a lot, they really aren't worth the money! I paid $300 for the used machine I just bought with those stitches, but it is an all metal machine, and I am very hard on them, I sew a lot, and a lot of heavy duty stuff. Try looking in the classified ads in your paper, under used stuff for sale. Or try a rental plan place and try a few different machines. Make sure the rental contract is for a short period and not a rent to own sort of thing.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 10, 2002 23:56:55 GMT -5
Jade is very wise, to remain silent is to remain stupid, never hesitate to ask a question, there a no stupid questions.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 11, 2002 0:01:32 GMT -5
OOps! Sewing Machines can vary in cost from a really CHEAP (read not worth the money!) $99 to well over $4000 (yes, three000) for a top of the line computerised machine that does everything and embroiders as well. Think between $250 and $450 for a really good BASIC machine. Sergers are another time.
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Post by Schph Gochi on Sept 11, 2002 5:30:11 GMT -5
May I also suggest local garage sales and your local want ads.... I am sure that you may find something less expensive and maybe perfectly useable... A lot of people decide to get into something (like sewing) and then buy a machine and find they don't like sewing, or don't have the time...then after using their machine only a few times they decide to dump it.... of course...make sure it works before you buy it. ;D
At this point in time, I am still comfortable working by hand....takes longer, but helps me contol what I am doing.
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Eqin Ilis
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Post by Eqin Ilis on Sept 12, 2002 12:52:40 GMT -5
$99 for a *cheap* one?! My *boombox* cost less than that! Thank you everyone, but I think I'll be like Schph for now. Sewing by hand oughta be alot cheaper... Maybe I can afford a sewing machine when I'm 30.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 12, 2002 21:54:38 GMT -5
I bought a couple at garage sales, never regreted it. Check SEARS, a lot of times they have sales, and they're OK for a cheap machine, sometimes sales of floor samples are really good. The dealers that sell used ones sometimes have them cheap, 'cos they're trade ins. Does your school have a domestic science class or club?
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Eqin Ilis
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Post by Eqin Ilis on Sept 13, 2002 16:23:17 GMT -5
What school? (I'm homeschooled.) I have really good news though. My grandma is gonna let me borrow hers, and if she can find the time, she'll even make part of the costume for me! I think she'll have to help me on the parts I do though... I'm really bad with small sharp objects. ::shows hands, which have lots of pin pricks on them::
Amazing... I was afraid it was gonna be censored. LOL
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Post by Ryss Fal-Orran on Sept 13, 2002 16:57:11 GMT -5
Really? Homeschooled?
*grins* Me too. ;D ;D
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Post by Eqin Ilis on Sept 13, 2002 17:06:33 GMT -5
Cool! So you must've had the same history books as me. I mean... you didn't just read them in your free time or something. (In the other thread, you mentioned the History of US series.)
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Post by Schph Gochi on Sept 13, 2002 17:08:44 GMT -5
Well.....I now have great respect for home-schooling... Eqin and Ryss....you are two of the brightest young people I have ever had pleasure to "meet"...
pin-pricks....lol
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Post by Eqin Ilis on Sept 13, 2002 18:13:04 GMT -5
::grin:: Good pun, huh?
::high fives Ryss:: Yay, someone thinks homeschooling is good! Alot of people diss it, so I got a reason to be happy.
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Post by Ryss Fal-Orran on Sept 13, 2002 19:56:11 GMT -5
It's great! ;D ;D *high fives back* And yup, we've been using the History of US series as a basis for history. ;D
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Post by Xana on Sept 13, 2002 21:42:07 GMT -5
Censored....lol!!!
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