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Sewing machines...

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Badvoc · 05/10/2012 23:23

Dh has offered to get me a sewing machine for my b day.
I have never used one before but am keen to learn and would like to make simple things for the house...tablecloths/curtains/bed covers etc
Any tips or ones to avoid?

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MrsTwinks · 05/10/2012 23:29

i have this model www.johnlewis.com/231405816/Product.aspx and its working fine for me doing simple bits.

bramblina · 05/10/2012 23:31

Not really any tips as such. Dh bought me mine years ago as a surprise so I obviously had no chance of influencing which one....he bought me a Brother which is great. It has adjustable length of stitch, adjustable width of stitch and came with a few different presser feet for denim, one sided etc. What I'm trying to say is it's really basic and absolutely does the job. I have made dresses, curtains, replaced zips in jeans and have no complaints. Also got a free service as there was a problem they found with a batch though it didn't affect mine, the Brother service was very good.
I would definitely buy the same one again, it sounds like your stitching intentions are about the same as mine, and I have managed perfectly well so far.
HTH

DameFannyGallopsAtaGhost · 05/10/2012 23:35

If you want to do curtains though, you need one that's specifically heavy duty enough - otherwise you'll get slipping and breaking all over the place.

If you're near a john Lewis go in and ask for some demos?

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Badvoc · 06/10/2012 13:36

Hi all.
Been to John Lewis today and dh has bought me a basic singer one!
Thanks for the advice...

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SoupDragon · 06/10/2012 13:47

My basic Singer served me well for a good few years. I've just upgraded it to a Janome a it needed a repair that would have been more than it cos me.

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Badvoc · 06/10/2012 13:48

It's lovely!
Very small and compact and can sew denim, curtain material etc
Am excited!

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DameFannyGallopsAtaGhost · 06/10/2012 14:32

Oh hurrah! Now you need to find overmydeadbody's blog for fab and easy ideas :-)

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Badvoc · 06/10/2012 15:27

Ohhh...wmdo I find that?

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DameFannyGallopsAtaGhost · 06/10/2012 15:28

I can't remember what it's called, but if you click on enough arts and crafts threads you'll usually find a link to it :-)

SoupDragon · 06/10/2012 16:20

I think it's So Resourceful. It's not all sewing so don't be put off by the grout cleaning!

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Badvoc · 06/10/2012 18:18

I think my first project will be an Xmas tablecloth and napkins :)

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wfrances · 07/10/2012 16:32

which one did you buy ,can you link to it?
i need one too,

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Badvoc · 07/10/2012 20:19

Can't do links (dense) but its the singer 8280. It was £100.
It wil do everything in want and is nice and compact.

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