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Sewing Machine Review |
12/13/11 1:05 AM | Bernina - 700D
I bought this machine used on eBay UK. It's really been a wonderful machine for me. It was my first serger. I had no support in learning to use it except books and manuals. I had no problem threading it right the first time, and I'm now able to thread it as easily as can be. The cutting knife c...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/14/11 11:24 AM | Simplicity - 2614 Misses Pull Over Tops with Separate Patterns for A,B,C,D Cup
Pattern Description:
Misses tops, cut on the bias without closures. Sleeveless, cap, short, or 3/4 sleeves, and two also collar-tie variations. Also a simple bas skirt.
Pattern Sizing: Two multi-sizes, I bought H5 (size 6-14). I cut a 10 at the shoulders and a 14 in the body and sleeves.
Did i...more... |
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Sewing Machine Review |
6/14/11 6:49 PM | Singer - 611G
(I updated this review, see the end)
I was really looking for a cabinet, and when I found the one I wanted, this machine came inside it.
So I guess you could say it was free!
I thought I would write about the sewing machine that conveniently came with the cabinet. It is a later model Singer,...more... |
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| Sewing Machine Review | 10/11/10 6:50 PM | Singer - 201k Treadle
I found this machine in a thrift store in Sweden, and it currently lives in our cabin there. It's the mocha colour of the later Singers, I'd estimate it's a late 50s or early 60s machine. It's in a blond wood cabinet, which I don't think they manufactured in the UK, at least I've never seen one h...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 9/22/10 4:42 AM | Fashion Sewing Group - 1961 pants
Pattern Description:
Misses pants have mock fly front, slant pockets, front pleats, belt carriers and waistband. Pantsliner has elastic waist and no side seams.
Pattern Sizing: 8-18 in nonstandard sizes. I would normally take a 16-18 in trouser patterns, I made a 12 in this pattern.
Did it look ...more... |
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