I have a Toyota sewing machine, model number SA95.
I have lost the instructions and would like to know if anyone out there has the same machine, so that they could sengd me the instructions .... Pleeeeeeeeeeeeese xMore
Asked by: Tatty
just google SA95 sewing machine,, you will get many sites,, find one that offers manuals More
I am interested in what type of sewing machine to use for beginners. I want to be able to make my own clothes not as a profession but as a hobby. I always wanted to but I dont know how to use a sewing machine. I know how to sew and work with patterns and fabric just need a bit of simplicity with a starter sewing machine. Any suggestions will be appreciated.More
Asked by: crescent090799
Im a beginner sewer as well I just got done making my first dress! I suggest getting a Singer 70 stitch just because that's what I have ;) But no matter what if its for hobby or profession you want a good sewing machine, cheap ones break easily. But here are some descent priced sewing machines a walmart. The Brother 60 stitch computerized one is a good deal as well... Good luck hope this helped.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/search-ng.gsp?search_constraint=0&search_query=sewing+machine&ic=20_0 More
I have always wanted to get a sewing machine, and I'm finally getting one after wanting one for 18 years. I usually hand sew everything, so i'm finally looking to get a nice machine, no more than $200 for a beginner sewer. Any suggestions? Anyone know about the sewing machines they sell at Walmart? I live in Hawaii, so my store options are limited. Any help would be great! Thanks!
Anyone have any opinion on the Bother or Singer lines?More
Asked by: Army wife in Hawaii
I would say go to a sewing machine store for the support, but given your budget that is truly unrealistic. I started with a $150 Brother machine from Walmart. Boy was it a piece of crap. I thought I wasn;t a very good seamstress until I got my new machine and found out it was the machine that sucked so bad. In your price range, I'd recommend getting a Kenmore machine from Sears. They also sell good quality presser feet. Good luck! More
I have wanted to learn how to sew for a long time, but never bought a sewing machine. I was afraid not to be able to teach myself and have it sitting in a corner collecting dust. Now I am taking a class and am planning on buying one soon. I was wondering if you have any advice on sewing machines. Also, I would be interested to know whether you get good use out of yours and what kinds of projects you use it mostly for (home decorating, new clothes, adjustments, repairs, etc...). Thank you for your input!More
Asked by: TD
My mother bought me a Janome Gem Gold when I was younger and I absolutely love it. She liked it so much she also bought one (simply to have a "To-Go" sewing machine she could tote around).
I've used mine for everything from quilting to sewing thin leather (they have special needles you use for it) so it can really handle just about anything. Now I do home decorating quite a bit and it can definitely handle nearly every type of fabric I've come across and has NEVER needed a repair (I've had it for about 5 years at least). In fact, I have liked mine so much that I have gone out and purchased two new machines (a serger & a sewing/embroidery machine) and made sure they were both Janome.
Furthermore, these Janome Gem machines are relatively inexpensive and incredibly easy to use. I strongly suggest getting one of them. Brands I would stay away from include White (you'll see these at Walmarts) and sadly Singer. Singer used to be a good name but has since been quite run into the ground. My mother & grandmother both had Singers & would definitely not purchase any of the models that have come out in the past 5-10 years. Old Singer machines are still good but the newer ones are machines I would steer clear from. =\
In addition, though I have three machines now, I still use my Janome Gem Gold from time to time because it is smaller and easier to get out & use than my larger machine. If I ever would travel with a machine - it's also the one I would choose hands down. More
I don't know how to sew, but I am learning so I'm a beginner. I want to start designing handbags and am looking for a great beginner sewing machine for a good price (no more than 200 dollars) that will help me to start. Any suggestions?
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Asked by: Dance Party DJ <3
For most handbag fabrics, you're looking for power, and I can't think of a new $200 machine that will give that to you. You'd be far better off with a good used machine. Be sure, when you're shopping, to bring samples of the sorts of materials you want to sew.
http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm
What I want for beginners in sewing:
- a machine that doesn't scare you
- a machine that isn't balky (cheap new machines are often very
balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable --
just too frustrating to learn on!)
- very good straight stitch
- good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy)
- a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you
- adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric
handling issues)
- accessory presser feet that don't cost an arm and a leg
(machines that use a "short shank foot" typically handle
generic presser feet pretty well. Some brands of machines use
proprietary or very expensive presser feet)
If the budget stretches far enough:
- blindhem and stretch blindhem stitches
- triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications)
- a couple of decorative stitches (you won't use them nearly as
much as you think)
- electronic machine because of the needle position control and
because the stepper motors give you full "punching force" at
slow sewing speeds -- mechanical machines often will stall at
slow speeds.
Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them
to show you some machines in your price range, *especially* used
machines you can afford. You'll get a far better machine buying
used than new, and a good dealer is worth their weight in sewing
machine needles when you get a machine problem -- often they can
talk you through the problem over the phone. While you're trying
things out, try a couple of machines (sewing only, not combo
sewing-embroidery) over your price limit, just so you can see
what the difference in stitch quality and ease of use might be.
You may find you want to go for the used Cadillac. Or you might
want the new basic Chevy. Might as well try both out.
Suggested reading: John Giordano's The Sewing Machine Book
(especially for used machines), Carol Ahles' Fine Machine Sewing
(especially the first and last few chapters) and Gale Grigg
Hazen's Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting
Machines. All of these are likely to be available at your public
library.
Used brands I'd particularly look for: Elna, Bernina,
Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (pre 1970), Juki, Toyota
New "bargain brand" I'd probably pick: Janome (who also does
Kenmore). More
