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Sewing Machines (Suit makers chime in please)
12 years ago
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So I want to try and start making tails. I have A LOT of free time when not working and feel it would be best filled with an activity that could make me a little extra spending money. I attempted drawing (as you can see in my gallery) but honestly I am not creative enough to really go much further. There is one problem I have......I know nothing of sewing machines (and I am not the best at hand sewing).
I am thinking of looking for a used machine on craigslist since I can probably find something higher end for the price of what a new low end machine would be (albeit a bit older), but I am not sure what to look for. Number of stitch patterns? Types of stitches? Bobbins? Needles? So many words I have no idea what they mean!!!! So what should I look for?
I have seen/been told to look for an older metal machine, but that doesn't help me too much. How old? How metal? I don't know if Dethklok makes sewing machines, but I would think they would be pretty metal.
Help me suit makers!!!
Zarphus
~zarphus
from what ive heard, the somewhat older, heavier singer machines are perfect for this. they stand up to time and heavy duty fabrics. its a shame you wernt looking sooner. i saw one at savers that fit the bill a month back
Zarphus
~zarphus
oh and when they say metal, they mean the ones with a mostly metal frame/body. plastic bodied ones can be hit or miss.
