MyronTheDormouse
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Just bought my first sewing machine. I think I will be in a slight stage of panic until it arrives, around Thursday I hope...
Future baby and hopefully new best friend. Can't wait. I'm also scared because it's second hand.
Nah, it will turn out fine! Wish me luck!
(Sorry for potato picture, imgur is mad at me I guess)
WaffleCopters
Second hand for something like this is a good decision as repairs aren't complex or expensive. Ingenious machines they are.
wazztastic
Don’t sew your bum shut like I did.
PrincessPuffyPants
Nice! Happy creating!!!
roxisasewingmachine
How exciting! Be sure to show us what you make with your new bestie!!
MyronTheDormouse
Oh yes i will. I should also show what I did with my borrowed machine I used before
DreadCarcass
Why buy second hand? I thought those were cheap. I was taught thread n needle "cause machines break" so ive never shopped em
WaffleCopters
Machines only break if you dont know how to use them. Its mainly people messing up when it comes to the stitches that jams them.
WaffleCopters
Once you get the nack its far superior in speed and uniformity, along with tons of different stich patterns. All about eye foot coordination
DreadCarcass
Oh im sure. My gma sewed by hand and used a clothesline. Machines werent part of my skillset
MyronTheDormouse
They are cheap if you consider 350€ is cheap. I saved 100€ by buying second hand a machine that was bought new this year, it has been >
MyronTheDormouse
> serviced by the seller and I still get a 5 years warranty. Pretty good deal in my opinion
nopenononope
I've got a sewing machine from the 90s I inherited from my grandmother and and a death ray from Uncle Zygroth from the 70s. Both work fine.
MyronTheDormouse
Yeah i also got a manual vintage machine but it doesn't work right now. Planning on fixing it though
WaffleCopters
Because sowing machines brand new are expensive as fuck. Besides they don't tend to break if you get a good one, also better for enviroment.
WaffleCopters
*Sewing machines. You can get cheap ones but they are shit, a good ol' Singer from the 80s is better than a cheap one today.
MyronTheDormouse
Also singer nowadays are shit.
WaffleCopters
Wouldn't be surprised, know wonder the old ones hold value.
DreadCarcass
Like i said ive never shopped them i didnt know they were spendy. My grandma taught me to use a needle, she hated anything electric
WaffleCopters
Sewing by hand is more meditative yes, both require the same skill. If she ever tried one im sure would have liked it. I understand though.
DreadCarcass
My gpa bought her one she wouldn't touch it. Had the old school stubborn built in. If the power goes out i can still patch pants, so i win
WaffleCopters
Yes but having a machine makes so many more things possible. Making hard stitches quickly and being able to experiment in more ways.