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Post by Torchwood TeaBoy on Nov 1, 2013 19:59:09 GMT
You're a saint. I have a lot more thinking to do, it's just nice to have someone to run things by and give me an honest opinion, rather than going to the store and having them try to off the most expensive one on me. I just got a tad impatient because my paycheck was larger than I'd expected this week and it was burning a bit of a hole in my pocket. I know THAT feeling. I usually end up with new re-enactment or cosplay equipment I wanted but didn't 'need' when that happens. I don't like waiting on the slow path. >.< And no problem! I'm certainly no expert, but have played the new machine game a few times and have worked in enough clothing/costuming/sewing places to have used a wide variety of machines and know what to look for. Extra sewing hints: 1). if your machine ever has bottom tensioning issues (ie your thread starts to pucker), try replacing your needle and bobbin BEFORE trying to mess with the top tension or b obbin case. 9 times out of 10 most issues can be fixed with replacing a needle and/or bobbin.
2). Even if you don't regularly service/oil your machine, take a can of air to it once/month. More often if you are using it often or with very fiberous materials. The loose fibers get caught up in the machine and cause additional problems. This is EXTRA true with a serger. I take a can of air to it after every major use and I've had 0 issues in the past 3 years I've had it.
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jenda
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Post by jenda on Jan 30, 2014 0:27:01 GMT
I don't know if you have purchased a machine or not, but one thing to consider is that sewing machine/fabric stores will take machines in on trade for new ones, and you can often get a really good machine for a much cheaper price. I have an older Husqvarna Viking, which is a top of the line machine, but it was traded in for a new top of the line machine, and I got the older one much cheaper, and it is still a great machine.
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