Look at what I got!!!!

3boysforme · 05-07-2011, 05:59 PM

And teach me how to use it

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My exSIL gave me this today. I am super excited because I have always wanted one, but I have no idea what to do with it. I have never ever sewn before

Is there a sewing101 somewhere?

Chaos Coordinator · 05-07-2011, 06:03 PM

you put two pieces of fabric together, put them under the foot, press the foot down (there should be a lever) and then put your foot on the pedal!

the rest you kind of just have to learn a feel for

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oh, and if it helps, get some scrap fabric and play with each of the tension/stitch settings so you can learn which one you like the best.

also, make pillows. pillows for dolls and pillows for your kids and pillows for your couch and pillows for the local nursing home residents. seriously, pillows are the best starter project!

StumblinMama · 05-08-2011, 05:35 PM

That is a super awesome machine for a beginner!

I've recommended that one many times. I actually had an aquaintance who got her high-end sewing business off the ground using a Huskystar. You can trade up at your local sewing machine shop when you're ready for something fancier, too

I'd call up my local sewing machine shop if I were you. They usually give lessons

3boysforme · 05-08-2011, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StumblinMama

That is a super awesome machine for a beginner!

I've recommended that one many times. I actually had an aquaintance who got her high-end sewing business off the ground using a Huskystar. You can trade up at your local sewing machine shop when you're ready for something fancier, too

I'd call up my local sewing machine shop if I were you. They usually give lessons

I realized last night, after I posted this, that a dear friend of my actually teaches a sewing class. So she said she would help me learn how to use it

She also said that it was a great machine

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FaithHopeLove · 05-08-2011, 07:19 PM

Cool! If it doesn't work out with your friend, a lot of vacuum/sewing machine repair places have classes, as well as fabric stores. Have fun! Show us what you end up making!

Marielle · 05-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Nice score Heather! I'm sure you're very excited. I say go with whatever gets you excited. If you want to sew up coasters, pillows or even small pouches, anything that keeps your interest will be a good first project.

Angelpink · 05-12-2011, 10:46 PM

That's a really nice one!

05-13-2011, 01:12 PM

Very nice! I remember the excitement when I got my first machine. It lasted about 20 minutes. Then I tried to turn it on. LOL. It was a love/hate relationship for a while. Some days it still is. I'm on machines 4 and 5 now so I must love more than hate it. I keep sewing.

05-07-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
3boysforme Deactivated It's the Peanut! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The swamps of Louisiana Posts: 9,237	Look at what I got!!!! And teach me how to use it . My exSIL gave me this today. I am super excited because I have always wanted one, but I have no idea what to do with it. I have never ever sewn before Is there a sewing101 somewhere?

05-07-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Chaos Coordinator Rose Garden They need freedom to just be fluffy mashed potatoes and feel their fluffy feelings. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Up to my earballs in little boys. Posts: 20,259	Re: Look at what I got!!!! you put two pieces of fabric together, put them under the foot, press the foot down (there should be a lever) and then put your foot on the pedal! the rest you kind of just have to learn a feel for ---------- Post added at 08:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:01 PM ---------- oh, and if it helps, get some scrap fabric and play with each of the tension/stitch settings so you can learn which one you like the best. also, make pillows. pillows for dolls and pillows for your kids and pillows for your couch and pillows for the local nursing home residents. seriously, pillows are the best starter project! __________________ Joy Progressive Methodist Enfp mama to Sparrow, 10 Zion, 7.5 Baby Gus, 4.5 Preschool teacher. Musician. Timelord. Www.justicemercymayhem.wordpress.com "What you plant in the kingdom will surely grow, and what you grow with love will surely bloom, and the fruit of the spirit will come back to you."

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StumblinMama Deactivated Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Ps 13:12 NLT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the magnolias are blooming Posts: 14,483	Re: Look at what I got!!!! That is a super awesome machine for a beginner! I've recommended that one many times. I actually had an aquaintance who got her high-end sewing business off the ground using a Huskystar. You can trade up at your local sewing machine shop when you're ready for something fancier, too I'd call up my local sewing machine shop if I were you. They usually give lessons

05-08-2011, 07:19 PM	#5
FaithHopeLove Rose Garden Follow That Truck! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,374	Re: Look at what I got!!!! Cool! If it doesn't work out with your friend, a lot of vacuum/sewing machine repair places have classes, as well as fabric stores. Have fun! Show us what you end up making!

05-09-2011, 10:17 AM	#6
Marielle Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,321	Re: Look at what I got!!!! Nice score Heather! I'm sure you're very excited. I say go with whatever gets you excited. If you want to sew up coasters, pillows or even small pouches, anything that keeps your interest will be a good first project. __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 13 years and watching over the herd: I 10.5 yo R 8.25 yo N 5.5 yo M 3.75 yo “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” -Mark Twain

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Angelpink Seedling Rose Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10	Re: Look at what I got!!!! That's a really nice one!

05-13-2011, 01:12 PM	#8
Rishuu Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Look at what I got!!!! Very nice! I remember the excitement when I got my first machine. It lasted about 20 minutes. Then I tried to turn it on. LOL. It was a love/hate relationship for a while. Some days it still is. I'm on machines 4 and 5 now so I must love more than hate it. I keep sewing.

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