OT - got a sewing machine!

Helen -- send me the link to the online manual for $12.50

Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right.." -- Counting Crows

I found the manual for only $8:

I'd tell you all no, but I'm not stupid It's even got a hand written sticker on it that said it needs adjustment. Any suggestions? The only real experience I've had with a sewing machine (other than that little bit of home ec in HS) was "adjusting" my mom's machine as a kid (she was SO happy!) So, did I get a good starter machine? Don't know squat about brands. Now, along with needing more beads (who doesn't?) I'm going to be jonesing for thread and fabic and notions. Ahh, life is wonderful. My first project is to fix the kids blankets (they're currently using full/queen size comforters that have seen better days) Gonna cut them down for twin beds (think there's enough there!) and get rid of all the frayed edges. Is this too big a project? I know it's too big for me to hand sew, which is why I haven't done it yet.

TIA,

Helen C

It's probably fine for a starter machine and cutting down/edging those comforters doesn't sound like too big of a project for a starter - it's all straight seams, LOL.

I'd call around to a couple local sewing machine shops and ask how much for a machine cleaning & tuneup. That way they will get the machine in good working order right from the start and possibly identify any problems with the machine, so you are aware of them before you start a major project. Usually the tune-ups are worth their weight in gold.

Excellent advice! I was planning on doing this as soon as I can.

Thanks,

Helen C

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "Barbara Forbes-Lyons" :

]Usually the tune-ups are worth their weight in gold.

seconded, Helen. i never realized how much i would miss my sewing machine at times!

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Barbara -- THANK YOU for the research and the link.

Helen -- send me your address. Your instruction manual is on it's way to me.

Becki "Here in Alaska we call a shovel a shovel and a c*ck a c*ck" -- C.T.P.Peterson

Sending e-mail. Let me know. And lest I forget,

THANK YOU

Later,

Helen C

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