pinky Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hi friends , I'm thinking about buying a sewing machine, (don't laugh) General fabric etc, any suggestions, any advise, any one out there use one Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 I bought my wife a Bernina back in 1980. Its still going strong. Thats the limit of my knowledge on sewing machines. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Diana has taken up dress making and other craft sewing again and recently bought a Janome XL601 - cost was £349 but I think it was on a special offer at the time. The shop in Chichester where it came from is called "Clothkits". They have a huge range of machines and offer a free training session on any machine bought. website - clothkits.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 If you plan to do any upholstery, automotive or otherwise, it takes a special machine. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 If you plan to do any upholstery, automotive or otherwise, it takes a special machine. Ed machines... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xstoka Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 If its for automotive upholstery, get an old vintage hand cranked singer sewing machine, i bought one off ebay years ago and one of my best buys. As its hand cranked i find its very easy to go at slow controlled speeds and will punch through most materials and leather with the right needle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 +1 And it will cost less than £25. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 If its for automotive upholstery, get an old vintage hand cranked singer sewing machine, i bought one off ebay years ago and one of my best buys. As its hand cranked i find its very easy to go at slow controlled speeds and will punch through most materials and leather with the right needle. And so will my wife's 35 year old Bernina. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Machines designed for thick or bulky stuff like many upholstery materials usually have a "walking foot" that feeds the fabric from both top and bottom. Without it, it is difficult fo get a stack of heavy fabrics to feed consistently. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Hi ed I have read about the walking foot, The trouble is they are expensive to buy, even second hand, I suppose with the foot you can do carpets etc I must say your website is amazing 10 out of 10 and a star Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iani Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hi ed I have read about the walking foot, The trouble is they are expensive to buy, even second hand, I suppose with the foot you can do carpets etc I must say your website is amazing 10 out of 10 and a star Pink I just bought a walking foot for an AEG machine, £19.95, not expensive at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith1948 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Should I be worried???? There are 11 replies to a question about sewing machines and non for my post about riveting a surrey frame. I was always led to believe from TR adverts that TR's were for the hairy chested male (not that I am in that hairy category), but seems I have been misled Sign of the times? Keith p.s. Just about to get the sewing machine set up to turn up a pair of jeans. Prefer the old hand cranked Jones to the more modern electric one - more control. Get the stronger needles for the thicker material. I relined the Surrey hard top with vinyl and I used the hand operated machine for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 My mother's Singer, manual-crank, sewing machine, which dates from the 1930s, is available and I would be delighted to give it a good home. It comes in its own, very strong, case and even includes a can of special oil! The machine is in Thame with my son & daughter-in-law. If interested, just PM me. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
V8 Lady Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I have 2 tredle machines that may be of use as well ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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