Posts tagged: sewing-machine


Housecall: Sewing Machine Repairman

By ModHomeEcTeacher

created at: 2009-06-04 

 Are you kidding? Does anyone have a sewing machine repairman that comes to your house for $30.00 a pop? With an entire gaggle of sewing machines, I only pay $30.00 per machine when a certain unnamed fabric store charges $60.00 for a tune up by the very same guy. Ha! For once, I won one » READ MORE

June 04, 2009
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The Ultimate Sewing Machine Trouble Shooting Guide

By DIY Maven

Skipped stitches, puckering thread, broken thread, broken needles...all can leave a cloud of obscenities hanging in the air. And although swearing generally feels good, it really doesn't do any good. So, when your sewing machine starts to get irritable, take a deep breath and go to this page at sewandserge.com.

'Sewing machine doctor' courtesy of Ultimate Sew and Vac.

January 27, 2009
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Not your grandmother's sewing machine.

By DIY Maven

The belOga sewing machine could have been called 'the Cyclops' with its big eye overlooking your every move. The glowing 'O' is, of course, a touch screen that replaces the usual set of buttons found on usual sewing machines, but this sewing machine is far from usual. Although it's in a concept stage, the availability of belOga feels promising as its creator, industrial designer Kristine Brückner, has struck upon a very appealing design. Curvy, » READ MORE

January 19, 2009
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A Curbly Girl's DiY Holiday Wish List

By ModHomeEcTeacher

created on: 12/12/08Aside from my family, my favorite things in life are my camera, my sewing machines, and my beloved power tools.  If there's ever a doubt about what to buy a DIY Girl, at least one of these tools should keep her happy and busy for a couple of days.

These are just the tools I have right now. I'm not promoting any specific brand.

First up, Portable drill.  You can't say enough about a good, heavy duty portable drill, lots of drill bits and an extra batter » READ MORE

December 11, 2008
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Beware breaking needles in sewing machine

By Hovawart I broke a needle while sewing on my machine last year and the point flipped up and embedded itself in my face just below my eye. Now I wear eye protection to sew.
August 28, 2007
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