posted on June 16, 2005 12:03:00 PM new
yes "sewer" is a word.They are drainage pipes underneath city streets.They contain poop and pee from humans who flush them down from tiolets.Now why you would want this kind of sh*tty job is beyond me...but hey what ever
"floats" your boat.
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posted on June 16, 2005 12:07:15 PM new
Course, the biggest sewer around is VP Dirty-Mouth Dick's oral cavity...
"I'm going to spend a lot of time on Social Security. I enjoy it. I enjoy taking on the issue. I guess, it's the Mother in me."—Guess Who? Washington D.C., April 14, 2005
posted on June 16, 2005 12:09:40 PM new
Near, it depends what you want to sew. I've got an old Singer that works like a charm. It just does straight lines - no fancy stitches. Why don't you see if you can p/u a used one first to see if you enjoy sewing. No point in spending all that money for one you're not going to use often.
posted on June 16, 2005 01:08:01 PM new
Talk about a thread that has gone bad. she came in and asked a reasonable question and all she got was trash until KD came in. Why people can't post sensible and if they can't then they shouldn't say anything,
NTS, do you have a technical school near you? If you do I would check in and see if they have a beginning sewing class. If they do sign up for it but don't buy a machine until you go to your first class
Now if you don't want a class I also would suggest a basic singer to start out with and they are reasonable. You could also probably get one at a garage sale. I have a basic Riccar and I like that one. It is a portable free arm. I learned on the old treadle machine and BTW they are pretty good machines. Also if you buy a machine from a store try not to let them talk you into an expensive machine. Basic is what you need to start out with, but besure they have a reverse on it. Good Luck.
posted on June 16, 2005 01:15:29 PM new
Libra, they were joking - loosen up!
Near, you should tell Mike that you want to take sewing classes so you can start making his clothes. Tell him you got some great fabric for a leisure suit. See what he says.
Ralphie and I will just grab our bat and balls and go over to "Daddy" Michael's for a slumber party!
So there!
"I'm going to spend a lot of time on Social Security. I enjoy it. I enjoy taking on the issue. I guess, it's the Mother in me."—Guess Who? Washington D.C., April 14, 2005
posted on June 16, 2005 02:24:55 PM new
Hi NTS, I agree with others here that a basic Singer is probably the best one to look for. Mine does lots of fancy stitches but I mostly just use a regular stitch and sometimes a zig-zag one to finish the seams.......it's been awhile since I've used mine but I used to use it all the time. Most of my friends and relatives that sew have always used Singers too and found them reliable.
You can find reviews with ratings by consumers for Singer sewing machines at Epinions.com
posted on June 16, 2005 02:25:51 PM new
Classic, once posted, I looked, and thought, yep Classic will come in and talk about SEWERS LOL!
Kraft and Libra, I found a Basic one for $89. I see them all the time at garage sales, they want more than $100! I have never seen a decent working one for less.
Kraft I'll try that on Mike... I don't think he will like that
My brother just told me his wife has that Euro Pro. I guess! I've been to their house a hundred times and never saw it, so it must be small!
(he told me she just uses it for hemming up new pants)
posted on June 16, 2005 03:20:36 PM new
Yo Tom-I guess our sewer humor is not appreciated in here
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posted on June 16, 2005 04:50:39 PM new
I have a Singer...does the basics and maybe a little more, but none of the really fancy stuff. I keep it at my mother's, as she was using it far more than I. Now she keeps a small tv on it until she needs it. My sisters and sisters-in-law use it more....
posted on June 16, 2005 04:53:41 PM new
I've done more commercial sewing than anything else,I used to do auto upholstery. I think Singer probably does the best job as far as a basic home machine goes.I bought a Brothers quilting sewing machine at Walmart last year. It does a good job and has all the fancy stuff.
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posted on June 17, 2005 08:26:23 AM new
NearTheSea - I can just see you now...sewing up a storm of little girls clothing.
Sewing is fun...but I too would recommend that you consider taking lessons, either in a class for beginners, which some sewing centers offer or from someone who already knows how. It can be very frustrating when one has never even operated a sewing machine before and so much so that some 'throw in their hats' and give up.
I have taught both my future DIL and my current one to sew...and they both just use new, but inexpensive machines along with a good beginners sewing book.
Plus there are clothing patterns that are simple and made for beginning sewers.
It's very rewarding to take materials and actually produce something from scratch...and being able to proudly say, "I made this xxx", can be extremely rewarding.
posted on June 17, 2005 08:53:21 AM new
Linda and Libra, I do know the basics on a sewing machine. I took home ec in high school, and that did teach me the basic 'basics'.
When I think back on Home Ec in HS, wow, no boys in the class and the teacher basically taught us, just how to 'keep a home for your husband' stuff! Wow, thats a long time ago
When I finished high school, my father and I got into a huge fight, and I didn't see him for years, not until my girls were about 8 and 9 years old. So he cut out the college money, and I went to work at a 'sweat shop'
I ran the commercial machines too Mah, boy I did that for 3 years and went to college at night. But that was basically a straight line
Oh yeah, I do want to make clothes for the baby, and they want to have another that is not far apart in years from Lily.
Lollypop, wow, do you mean Hancock fabrics? We used to have a bunch of them here in WA, and then they all shut down years ago. Mostly what I see is JoAnne Fabrics.
My mom made our clothes, when we were little, and when I got older, I wanted all store bought clothes. of course now, I feel bad about that, she did sew great, and could take the latest fashion, and you couldn't tell the difference!
Anyway, gotta go and get more LILY pics done today! That kid has more pics taken, I swear!
posted on June 17, 2005 12:13:50 PM new
Well it wasn't good for you NTS but my home ec classes were not like that. We learned the basics on how to survive. Cook, and Sew.
I remember my first dress that I sewed an now that I think of it I would never try that again as it was so complicated. But I finished it and wore it often.
It was never mentioned about taking care of men, but you have to understand back when I was in school men worked women stayed home. there was no need for both working. I had a mother that did everything for us, cook, sew, bake, clean. My father brought home the pay. Now they even let boys into home ec class and I think that is great. I have no idea what they teach them though.
When I read your initial post I took it to understand that you didn't know how to sew as you never mentioned anything but your mother sewed and made all your clothes. Sorry if I offended you. Maybe if you know the basics that the basic machine isn't for you but maybe a "serger". I don't know if that is the right word but what it does it sews the seam and overcasts it at the same time. Great with knit fabric.
posted on June 17, 2005 12:25:47 PM new
Libra - I took her first post the same way.
you said: I remember my first dress that I sewed....
My first high school sewing project was a pleated skirt. Pretty easy and I've often thought of that plaid skirt over the years as I've made bed-skirts, valances and anything else that required 'perfectly measured' pleats.
And yes, surgers are FANTASTIC....especially the 5 thread ones. One almost doesn't need a sewing machine anymore with those humdingers.
posted on June 17, 2005 02:33:18 PM new
I'd recomend a Husqvarna Viking. They frequently set up shop at Joann's etc.
They have all kinds of goodies that come with their machines like a free needles and 2 free classes. 20 year warrantee on machines.
The best part is that if you like sewing and you want to upgrade you get 100% of the price paid towards an upgraded model within 90 days.
After 90 days you still get a trade in value but I don't know how they grade it.
Another thing....... if you get a Viking at Joanns there are always people to help you and answer questions no matter how long since you bought the machine. Especially if the store is slow.
You can ask about their trade-ins to buy on the cheap. Every time they make a new model they get flooded with trade-ins.
posted on June 17, 2005 06:55:42 PM new
LOL, sorry about that. I do know a basic straight line, and the pattern layout, and some other things, but from a long time ago, from the home ec class.
Libra, when I was say a sophmore or junior, our teacher was hitting 70, she was the oldest teacher there, and yeah she was totally old school in the home economics.
I listened enough there and practiced some.
I picked a 'blousy' hippie shirt to make
well, lessee one arm was shorter than the other, the collar, well, lets say I screwed that up LOL!! and I flunked sewing!
I have never had a sewing machine, when my mother passed, my older sister took her singer, plus all the china, jewelry etc (THATS ANOTHER STORY!) I was only 17 and didn't think about things like that. My mom was an artist too, and they took every one of her paintings, still at that age I was not thinking about that stuff at all, I was out of it, I guess, but! I did get her cedar chest and in it (my sisters didn't know ) was her wedding gown and wedding diamond pearl necklace, that may be worth a small fortune now!
But sorry I should have been clearer. I am not a sewer, but do know some things, I would be a 'beginner' but I am still looking at all your suggestions
Lovepotions, thanks! I've been to Joannes and have seen theirs. Gotta think about it more!
And I'm serious, around here, go to a garage sale, and they have say a basic Brother sewing machine, and these people will not go lower than $100! (and its probably what they paid!)
posted on June 17, 2005 09:58:24 PM new
I sewed all my clothes, including heavy-weight jackets, in high school and college on an old Singer treadle. My mother-in-law sewed lots of clothes on another of those machines. Then I got a Brother electric for a wedding gift. It had fancy stitches but honestly I never used anything but straight stitch and zigzag. I sewed dresses for my little girls (until they got older and uppity about clothes) with just those two stitches.
You don't need an electronic/computerized gizmo--just get a basic machine that does basic stuff (electric, of course). If you buy at a fabric shop, take the simple classes there. If you don't know how to use a sewing machine, I think classes are essential, unless you have a friend or relative who will work with you.
I have NO sewing machine now, since we moved, and I've had to do curtain hemming for odd windows by hand, which is a bummer. But until my ebay room is a bit cleared out, there's no room for a machine to be set up, LOL. Good luck!
posted on June 17, 2005 10:41:17 PM new
NTS I understand about families. Remember you can pick your friends but you can't pick your relatives.
I learned on the treadle, not because there was no other type but that is the one my mother always used and boy could she make the clothes. I don't remember even having a store bought dress. I still have one dress she made. It was made out of the first washable wool fabric. I can't seem to part with it. Now my daughter will have to figure out what to do with it because it will stay in the trunk.
Good Luck in picking out your machine. But please don't forget to oil it often so it is smooth running. Making children's clothes is fun because you see the final product in a couple of hours. How is Lily doing? Do you get to see her often. I get to see mine every day. They are letting her hair grow so she has that stupid rooster tail but looks so cute. Enough rambling. Take care
