jaime
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Post by jaime on Sept 28, 2014 5:14:08 GMT
Do you use a full size sewing machine, a mini sewing machine or something else? Thank you
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Post by alexa11 on Sept 28, 2014 5:26:42 GMT
I use a full-size sewing machine-no problems at all.
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dald222
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Post by dald222 on Sept 28, 2014 6:53:59 GMT
I always used my regular sewing machine with no problems for 15 yrs.
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Post by guzismom on Sept 28, 2014 13:16:52 GMT
I don't have a sewing machine, so I hand stitching using embroidery floss.
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Post by scrapbookdiva on Sept 28, 2014 17:09:55 GMT
Full size machine, here. I bought it long before I scrapbooked. But now, it's the only time it gets used.  I hardly ever sew actual fabric. |
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JerseyJenn
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Post by JerseyJenn on Sept 28, 2014 17:16:45 GMT
I have used both a full-sized machine and a small one. I have a small Janome that I use on my paper projects. I used to use my big Viking Husqvarna machine, but I prefer to keep that one just for fabric sewing. It's a pain for me to haul the big one out and change the needle, (paper dulls up the needles, so I had one needle that I used exclusively for paper)clean out the paper dust, etc. I love my little Janome and it works really well. It's also turquoise and looks really cute in my scraproom!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 19:03:01 GMT
Full-sized machine! Works great!  |
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Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Sept 28, 2014 20:08:59 GMT
I've had a Kenmore Mini Ultra for years now. Never had a problem until DH wanted me to hem some pesky cargo pants. It still works but I can tell something is a bit off with it now. Up until that point it worked perfectly. I sewed on countless layouts, hemmed jeans, made baby quilts, and a few skirts.
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Post by artfulscrapbooking on Sept 28, 2014 21:50:39 GMT
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Sept 28, 2014 22:36:03 GMT
I don't have a sewing machine, so I hand stitching using embroidery floss. This is what I do as well. I have tried to work a machine many times but I can't so I'm stuck doing it by hand. |
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Post by papersilly on Sept 29, 2014 2:26:27 GMT
A full size regular machine. Those little ones are a joke. They are not sturdy, or steady, or reliable. Even an older, used full size machine would be good.
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Post by bingcherry on Sept 29, 2014 15:47:17 GMT
I use a full size as well. The only reason I bought it was so I could sew on my pages. I have absolutely no idea how to sew fabric, only paper! I think stitching, whether by hand or machine, finishes a page off nicely.
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Post by miominmio on Sept 29, 2014 17:29:02 GMT
I handstitch. I have a full size machine, but am worried about paper dust damaging it.
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Post by LisaDV on Sept 29, 2014 21:12:04 GMT
An old machine that I don't use for fabric anymore and hand stitching.
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Post by sabriolet on Sept 30, 2014 1:57:55 GMT
I purchased a mini at first and hated it mostly. Then I purchased a full size but low entry model (under $100) from Amazon. Brother is the brand I believe. I use it soley for sewing on paper and it's been wonderful. Worth every penny.
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Sept 30, 2014 3:26:09 GMT
I bought a small Janome "Hello Kitty" sewing machine. It is small, but not what I would consider to be a mini.
However, I have never actually used it to sew on a page or cards. I keep intending to, though.
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Post by anniefb on Sept 30, 2014 6:49:56 GMT
Full-sized machine! Works great! Same for me. It's about all the sewing I do now! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2014 10:02:14 GMT
Full-sized machine! Works great! Same for me. It's about all the sewing I do now! I have actually been sewing on fabric too lately but most of the time it's paper. I sew 100% on all of my paper creations. |
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angsandy
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Post by angsandy on Sept 30, 2014 10:13:35 GMT
i use a regular sewing machine but to get through several layers of paper/cardstock I did have to change to a size 13 needle
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tiffanytwisted
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Oct 1, 2014 13:17:04 GMT
I swear by my Sew Easy. I know it's not popular w/a lot of RefuPeas, but I love mine.
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plasticlight
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Post by plasticlight on Oct 1, 2014 16:43:05 GMT
I use a full sized sewing machine - it's a hand-me-down from my mom, though it's practically brand new! She used it for quilting, but bought a much larger machine, so I got hers I use it for both paper and fabric - I never change the needles either - the lady at the sewing machine store said that paper dulling needles is a myth, so I took her word for it, and haven't had an issue at all! |
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Post by woodysbetty on Oct 2, 2014 0:29:53 GMT
I have the Janome mini....works great with small footprint.....
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Oct 2, 2014 3:06:36 GMT
I use my regular sewing machine. Paper does NOT wreck your machine and fabric creates dust and fibres as well . I sew leather thin metal,cardboard,felt, thin wood ,paper, fun foam...all sorts of stuff. The only thing you need to change is the type of needle you use and sew slowly.
If the material you are sewing creates a lot of dust then clean your machine more often.
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Post by streetscrapper on Oct 2, 2014 11:55:29 GMT
I use my regular full size machine for sewing paper and fabric and I've never had any issues with it. And I still do a fair amount of sewing with fabric.
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I hardly ever sew actual fabric.
