using a sewing machine at home

[karenmok]

Hi,

Are there any mummies here who have a sewing machine at home? My mother had one at home and did small repairs herself and even stitched some dresses for us kids. I wonder if it makes sense to have a sewing machine at home these days. What do other parents think?

[Harlequin]

I have a Brother sewing machine, small and compact, for simple function sewing. We use it to repair loose stitches, alter the length, replace broken zipper. It’s definitely worth to keep one.

[em83]

I have one at home, and yups, definitely really useful for emergencies, plus the last I used it was to make a baby quilt for my friend. Though it was not really a success hahaha, but it was definitely a good experience, planning to improve on it so I could teach my kids

[Laura02]

I admit to being an enthuiastic home sewer. I buy cloth fr Spotlight, Chinatown, Mustapha or Arab St, then sew my and my dd’s clothes. For CNY, I sewed matching qi pao for the 2 of us. I have both a simple Brother sewing maching and a serger. My mom used to sew for us, and I picked up the skill from her. My grandma used to machine embroider her sarong kebayas.

[Laura02]

I buy dress paper patterns from Spotlight, or through the internet. And I have a fair collection of hand-me-downs from my mom. One of my favourite websites is clubBMV.com I believe that sewing clubs are fairly common in the UK too. Jurong central library and Queenstown library also carry the magazine "Sew" which gives quite good tips on sewing.

Its quite easy to sew. Start with something simple that only requires straight stiches. A simple A line skirt would be ideal. Trace out the pattern onto the cloth, cut, then stitch together. Its tricky to sew straight lines at first, so pin or better still, tack the cloths together before sewing. Now I seldom pin the cloths together. I just make sure that I’ve cut accurately, then put the edges of the cloths flush and serge …

[Imami]

Laura02:

I admit to being an enthuiastic home sewer. I buy cloth fr Spotlight, Chinatown, Mustapha or Arab St, then sew my and my dd's clothes. For CNY, I sewed matching qi pao for the 2 of us. I have both a simple Brother sewing maching and a serger. My mom used to sew for us, and I picked up the skill from her. My grandma used to machine embroider her sarong kebayas.

Wow! Sewing qi pao for self and daughter.... Ah. :please: so envious!

[Harlequin]

Hi, Karenmok.


Today's Giant ad on Straits Times features a promotion for Brother sewing machine, price is at $109 (or $99??). Check it out....

I think it's the same one that I have, I think I paid $228? :stupid:

[Funz]

Just bought a sewing machine last week. But it is more for my maid than for myself. She is attending some sewing course so we bought it for her to practise.


I am not into sewing, stitching up a hem here or there, sewing five stones a pillow case or apron, ok. Other than that, I am all thumbs. Told my maid to teach DD the basics though.

[gulia3art]

I want to buy my first sewing machine.

So I’ve been researching sewing machines lately.
Have you any recommendations on machines for begginers?

[natalymalcon88]

Hello! EverSewn Charlotte it is a nice little machine, great for beginners and those who don't really need all the bells and whistles that come with higher-end machines. I tested it out on both muslin and flannel (the fabrics I had available scraps of), and it held up well on both. If you want to work on heavy-duty fabrics (corduroy, denim, upholstery fabric, etc), you will need to buy the appropriate needles, likewise for the \"wispier\" fabrics such as chiffon. I found an interesting review here http://bestsewingmachinesguide.com/. I wish you good luck!