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Instructables user MargueritaM gives some excellent tips about learning to machine sew using an old machine. She points out some basics that make it easy to get up and running.
Old Sewing Machines are Hidden TreasuresFind an Old Sewing Machine on Which to Learn
Posted by Becky Stern |
Sep 5, 2009 12:00 PM
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I have that old Bernina at the back. My mom bought it with her first salary cheque back in the mid-1960s, I learned to sew on it in the 80s and it's still going strong. Quilters have been known to drool over it. With luck, I will never need another.
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I say get an old machine period. I run a Singer 201-2 and a 401a, and they're perfect, and will run strong for decades.
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Ah, but where is the link?
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It's been added to the post, but here it is additionally:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Sewing-Machines-are-Hidden-Treasures/
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