mini sewing machines

well, I bought one, but I totally CANNOT sew with a machine or otherwise. I've only used mine once. I can say this PRACTICE before you use it on a page. I couldn't make a straight line, but like I said, I really can't sew, so I assume it's me! :)

I can say this PRACTICE before you use it on a

Uh-oh! I can't sew either...much to my mother's chagrin.

Practicing straight lines is easy. Remove the thread from the machine and sew "threadless" on lined loose leaf paper. The lines will act as guides for you to practice on.

Kellar

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excellent idea. silly me, I thought the machine would have a straight edge guide or something, lol!

Jenn I drew a mark on the inside (which would be the right side of the page) of my machine, that is what serves as a guide.

Oh! Another great idea! Thanks Shelley! Do you use a real machine or one of these mini ones?

I have both, but prefer my real machine.

I have the one from Provo Craft (used a Michael's coupon and I think I paid about $7 for it) and at first I hated it - it seemed really hard to control the paper going thru it.

Then I unhooked the adapter and put batteries in it and it worked a lot better - slowed down a little!

i hated mine... I tried that provo craft one... I took it back.. use my regular machine (this way I get zig zag and some decorative stitches too!)

I bought this one too...back in June...and it's still in the box! Going to get around to it one of these days! LOL

"cbet" about $7 for it) and at first I hated it - it seemed really hard to control

LOL, a TRUE scrapper!