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Little machine with overedge stretch?
basylica Intermediate Member since 4/9/07 Posts: 42	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/19/12 11:29 AM The hello kitty post got me thinking again about wanting a small machine for my boys who have both shown interest in sewing w/ momma. I'd LOVE the green hello kitty and I think they would actually be amused by it. They know there is a whole HK thing with me (short version, I have a chococat tattoo and whole family buys me HK stuff, but it started as a joke and is now a "thing" wether I want it to be or not) so they will like that aspect. However, if I buy a smaller machine i'd like one with the overedge SS because I sew knits almost exclusively and occasionally we travel to chicago to see family and it seems i often bring my SM. End up sewing last minute gifts etc. So having a smaller lighter machine I can use would be great for those times! is there any baby sized machines with the overedge? ------ Shan - Incredibly nerdy mom to 2 boys Corran (8) and Quinn (5) Sewing on - Bernette 65, janome 18522 Hello Kitty!, Brother 1034D serger, Singer Rocketeer 501, Necchi Lydia 544, Necchi Supernova M2
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post In reply to basylica << Like this post Date: 11/19/12 12:17 PM What does that stitch look like? ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + .10 weeks down ..4 weeks more to go.. Shoes & supports ordered. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 6/8/13 smile
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 5223	Login to reply to this post In reply to basylica << 2 members like this. Date: 11/19/12 12:24 PM When knits first became available for home sewing we use a narrow zigzag stitch for stretch. Knits usually do not ravel, so the overcast would not be necessary Try a few settings to see what you like. You may not need a special foot or different sewing machine. This is what an overcast foot looks like. More -- Edited on 11/19/12 12:30 PM -- ------ “I don’t give them Hell, I just tell the truth about them and they think it’s Hell.” — Harry Truman
Runrover   Beginner NC USA Member since 9/25/03 Posts: 349	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/19/12 1:02 PM You might want to take a look at the Janome 128 sold at Hancock Fabrics. I have its predecessor, the H107 and I believe it has a stretch stitch. It's a 3/4 size machine, but is sturdy, sews well and good for beginners. I'm not sure about the 128, but on my machine, the stitches are pretty much preset. I think they use standard Janome feet and bobbins. Hancocks will generally have these smaller machines (128, H107, etc.) on sale on Black Friday for around $70.00. ------ Cynthia
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post In reply to PattiAnnJ << Like this post Date: 11/19/12 7:06 PM Oh I see. Thank you ... that is a nice stitch. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + .10 weeks down ..4 weeks more to go.. Shoes & supports ordered. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 6/8/13 smile
aliann1   Intermediate CO USA Member since 12/8/07 Posts: 233	Login to reply to this post In reply to basylica << Like this post Date: 11/19/12 11:29 PM You might want to look at the Janome Jems. You can usually find them on eBay. Jem Gold Jem Gold 2
basylica Intermediate Member since 4/9/07 Posts: 42	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/20/12 3:26 PM yeah, I know I can do a straight + zigzag or really tight zigzag, but to be honest it's a big enough pain to do a pass and trim...which is what I do now. adding two passes of sewing into the mix....blech! lol. I'll check those out! ------ Shan - Incredibly nerdy mom to 2 boys Corran (8) and Quinn (5) Sewing on - Bernette 65, janome 18522 Hello Kitty!, Brother 1034D serger, Singer Rocketeer 501, Necchi Lydia 544, Necchi Supernova M2
basylica Intermediate Member since 4/9/07 Posts: 42	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/20/12 3:37 PM Thats the one I typically use. Looks like the janome128 is identical to the green hellokitty. interesting! seems like both the Gem and HK/128 options don't have that particular stitch, but have workable stitches. hmmm.... ------ Shan - Incredibly nerdy mom to 2 boys Corran (8) and Quinn (5) Sewing on - Bernette 65, janome 18522 Hello Kitty!, Brother 1034D serger, Singer Rocketeer 501, Necchi Lydia 544, Necchi Supernova M2
AminaHijabi Advanced Beginner Member since 10/22/10 Posts: 841	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/20/12 10:00 PM My Janome 2212 has that stitch
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post In reply to AminaHijabi << Like this post Date: 11/21/12 7:27 AM Really? I am going to have to check that out. Thank you for posting. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + .10 weeks down ..4 weeks more to go.. Shoes & supports ordered. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 6/8/13 smile

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