04-13-2009, 01:50 AM
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Well chosen, Frieda.
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04-15-2009, 05:28 PM
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should I use the rebar tie wire, or should I use the old guitar strings?
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04-15-2009, 06:48 PM
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waaaaaaa :)
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guitar strings!
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04-16-2009, 12:47 AM
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piano wire has always worked for me. you cut off two sections of broomstick, about 8 inches long each, twist the ends of a 35-4o inch long piece of piano wire one to each stick and snap.
oh are we talking about the same thing?
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04-28-2009, 11:27 AM
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this sewing machine, Brother LS2125
http://www.wehkamp.nl/Winkelen/Kenme...eviews_ratings is it any good?  it's pretty cheap, usually cheap is crap.. |
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04-28-2009, 02:55 PM
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^ I don't know, but Brother isn't a horribly bad name, at least in my experience
what are you trying to sew? it's probably OK for most applications. if you sew a lot I'd invest in a more industrial-strength machine. I have a Kenmore, and it works fine for most stuff, though it tends to skip stitches in the zigzag mode on slippery cloth - it was about the same price as the Brother - and I sew a lot  |
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04-28-2009, 03:11 PM
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^regular fabrics, nothing too thin or too heavy like silk or leather or denim.. that's way out of my league. just fumbling around with sewing fabrics on handbags & keychains and stuff to clip in my hair. i've only used a sewing machine three times so far!
i would like to learn how to sew my own clothing though, that would solve the broccoli arse problem in a different way than dieting what do you use it for? clothing and such? or for the LED stuff & other random acts of creativity? |
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04-29-2009, 01:20 AM
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I don't care what kind of sewing machine you get, though I personally like Pfaff. You could buy me one if you like! And then get whatever you like for yourself. But first read about the differences in AC and DC motors in sewing machines, and decide which type you'd rather have. You'll be glad you did.
 And post a photo of your first project!
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04-29-2009, 07:12 AM
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i'd buy you a million pfaffs if i could! i googled this AC/DC stuff and came to the conclusion that in my price segment i don't really have a choice.. even the 2nd hand stuff starts at 200 euros! so maybe when i get the hang of it and i buy my next machine for totally professional sewing *cough* it'll be good one and i can finally make that red & white polkadot raincoat that i've always wanted |
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04-29-2009, 08:05 AM
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^I have a Kenmore, too, and it works well enough. I've even used it for denim. Works fine with a strong needle and a slow pace.
I'm certain you can learn to make clothing. Start with an unlined skirt...they're super easy. Last edited by brightpearl : 04-29-2009 at 08:09 AM. |
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04-30-2009, 09:52 AM
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well, i made my first little bag with lining and straps just for trying it out and the stitching looks like a million assholes
 but hey, at least it's bag-shaped and i understand the concept of boxing the corners and hiding the straps between the lining and the cover. the sewing machine & i just don't get along just yet with all those layers of fabric.. they go everywhere, i'm sure there's a trick to it but i haven't figured that one out yet. i'm going to try and make another! |
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04-30-2009, 11:45 AM
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^ yay for the million arseholes bag
mainly I sew costuming stuff - like now we're making the glowing tutus - (and I love the audio in this clip) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0iwzN7g_SY they're great and they take hardly any sewing at all - (if you wanna I'll post how to make one) - but I have also used the Kenmore to sew a fitted rain tarp cover for this thing: http://jellyfish12000.com/Pictures.html so your Brother would probably do a lot more weird stuff if you asked it to post pictures of your next bag! |
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04-30-2009, 01:23 PM
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for MOI!? a NEW NOSEBAG!? o thank you SO MUCH frieda!! i find nosebags so very convenient. i mean who can be be arsed with all that tiring and neck-straining leaning down to reach troughs/the ground, etc?? NOT ME! i know i shouldnie look a gift horse in the mouth (lol!) but i'm not sure the colour scheme is really me. o well, i suppose it's better than this dowdy old thing i've been using for yonks.  Quote:
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no! really, one's enough!! one'll be fine, honestly!
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