poodle mom asked:


I love to sew and have been sewing for many years, mainly drapes, pillows, duvets. I need a sewing machine that will be heavy duty, straight stitch, blind hem stitch, et. I currently have a Singer Scholastic. A few years ago I bought a Juki – without really thinking it through – it was heavy duty but sewed 3000 stitches per min. I could not control it and gave up and sold it. Any suggestions from someone who sews these types of things would be helpful.

Sabra

<3 asked:


I don’t need the most elaborate sewing machine, as I just want to use it for hems mostly, but I don’t want one that is going to fall apart the first time I use it either. What brands are good quality but still on the cheaper side?

Charolette

Vally78 asked:


I just sewed my first thing on my sewing machine. My question is what are you supposed to do with all of the loose ends from where you cut the 2 threads? I made an apron (simple enough) and where you sew on the ties, there are quite a few hanging threads. I am afraid that if i cut them off, that the seam will unravel. What is the proper thing to do when finishing a seam on a sewing machine?

Xiomara

ZZZ is Curiouser and Curiouser asked:


I’m going to attempt to recreate this dress:
http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi138.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq258%2Fcauchemar_raven%2F092107_sweeneytodd.jpg&searchTerm=mrs%20lovett&pageOffset=18
Would you say the back of the skirt it bustled or just layered
(sorry, I’m not good with sewing terms I hope that makes sense)

Chong

ghostfacelovecraft asked:


I want to learn how to sew and be able to use sewing patterns. II would like to know how long it usually takes before you can comfortably sew something in a short ammount of time without too much fuss.

Blake

craftydiva asked:


I have a box of Singer (and Grist) sewing machine attachments and I want to get a machine I can use with it. Is it ok to get a different brand of machine and use Singer attachments?

Andres

swimrox asked:


I am looking for some websites that have easy sewing projects that you can do on a sewing machine. Do you know any websites with any easy quilt patterns too.

Quentin

Army wife in Hawaii asked:


I have always wanted to get a sewing machine, and I’m finally getting one after wanting one for 18 years. I usually hand sew everything, so i’m finally looking to get a nice machine, no more than $200 for a beginner sewer. Any suggestions? Anyone know about the sewing machines they sell at Walmart? I live in Hawaii, so my store options are limited. Any help would be great! Thanks!
Anyone have any opinion on the Bother or Singer lines?

Ashley

pe☮ce asked:


I don’t know how to sew, but I am learning so I’m a beginner. I want to start designing handbags and am looking for a great beginner sewing machine for a good price (no more than 200 dollars) that will help me to start. Any suggestions?

Website links would be nice.

Boyd

calamito asked:


I have no experience sewing (we all start somewhere, right?), but I want to start making dresses. I’m prepared for lots of failure, and for maybe some success, but I need help. I don’t know anything about sewing machines. What kind of sewing machine will I need to sew dresses? I’m thinking about just plain old cotton based material. What kinds of sewing machines are there? What kind will be best for me?
Are there different models that do different things?

Johnetta