<![CDATA[using a sewing machine at home]]>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?

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rebecca12\" post_id=\"1960677\" time=\"1579875573\" user_id=\"182836:

I used to have a sewing machine and I think that it's great. If you have kids, it's a great way to spend time together and your child can gain new skills. My old one broke, and I'm looking for a new one. Which sewing machines do you have?
I have a very basic electric Brother machine. Nothing fancy, but I only do basic sewing. There are quite a few models on the market - just google. Spotlight has some on display you can try out.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1960735https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1960735Sun, 26 Jan 2020 01:18:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:23:02 GMT]]>Does anybody knows if there are sewing classes conducted in SG? Appreciate yr recommendations.

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karenmok\" post_id=\"925872\" time=\"1356803642\" user_id=\"50071:

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 https://sewingland.org/best-sewing-machine-for-jeans/ at home these days. What do other parents think?
My mother liked to sew, but I was a bad daughter, so I bought my first sewing machine about a year ago.
I have Singer 4432. It seems okay to me, but I'm still learning. I've only made a handful of things so far - made perhaps a few skirts and pair of trousers, and figure out how garments are put together. And almost forgot, I also use it for hemming dresses and jeans I order online (in case they're way too long for my short legs 😢).
And yes, home sewing is pretty addictive, so I'm also preparing to take a beginner's sewing class.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915995https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915995Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:12:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Fri, 14 Jun 2019 02:28:19 GMT]]>Looking for some easy, beginner sewing projects to get you started sewing and comfortable on your machine? Here are 25 free patterns and tutorials that are perfect for a beginner to learn to sew on.

https://crazylittleprojects.com/25-beginner-sewing-projects/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914422https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914422Fri, 14 Jun 2019 02:28:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:04:49 GMT]]>Which is the best product among those listed in this site?

https://bestsewingmachinereview.com/best-brother-sewing-machine/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914378https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914378Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:04:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:11:28 GMT]]>Always take the necessary precautions before using a sewing machine at home. The kids should always use the sewing machine under parents supervision although there are sewing machines https://bestsewingmachineforbeginnerstoday.com/best-sewing-machines-kids/ which come with safety measures.

Adults should start with beginner sewing machines. I did the same.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913610https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913610Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:11:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:58:53 GMT]]>I think using of swing machine is the one of the source to https://gogetdeals.co.uk/.

You can stitch clothes and make some embroidery design.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1900185https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1900185Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:58:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:48:13 GMT]]>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!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871689https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871689Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:48:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:40:17 GMT]]>I want to buy my first sewing machine.

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

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871685https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871685Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:40:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:52:25 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/970442https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/970442Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:52:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:33:22 GMT]]>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:

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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!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956940https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956940Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:24:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:49:48 GMT]]>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 …

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956793https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956793Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:49:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:43:05 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956741https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956741Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:43:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:28:16 GMT]]>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 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956729https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/956729Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:28:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to using a sewing machine at home on Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:42:47 GMT]]>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.

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