Sewing

Hello! I am thinking about purchasing a new sewing machine and would like to know opinions on Pfaff vs. Viking vs. Bernina sewing machines. Not looking for opinions on a specific model, but what the general opinion is of the company and quality of all their sewing machines (i.e. metal vs...  

HI ALL, I was looking at a brother duette 4500. I love the sideway sewing feature. I was wondering what other models if any sew sideways. I am not really interested in the embroidery aspect if I don't have to have that. Thanks for any help. Last post by Patti B at Wed 08 Oct 2008 10:35:23...  

I am sewing a pattern from a company not on your list. Can you add it to make reviewing the pattern easier. Oliver + S: www.oliverands.com Last post by Deepika at Fri 10 Oct 2008 09:12:16 AM Total posts: 2 Visit PatternReview.com to read this entire topic. Research Necchi Sewing Machines...  

There must be a few PatternReviewers here in the Bay Area. Let's chat and share resources.  I'm so jealous of those who live in the Boston area.  They even got together for a potluck!Calling all Left Coast sewing enthusiasts and fabric collectors. Last post by Luckylibbet at Thu 09 Oct 2008 09...  

I'd love to meet a few like-minded New Jersey sewers. Anyone from the Garden State interested in corresponding or getting together? It would be great to have some sewing buddies around here. I'm in central NJ, BTW. Last post by dr. liz at Thu 09 Oct 2008 08:28:10 AM Total posts: 1 Visit...  

So I'd like to understand knits a bit better. I looked up the books in the reviews that specialized on knits, and I found these three that had multiple reviews each: The Stretch & Sew Guide to Sewing on Knits by Ann Person Sewing With Knits By Connie Long Stretch U Home by Wendy Mullen...  

When hand sewing, if you begin by taking one stitch then going back and entering and exiting in exactly the same holes, your beginning stitch will hold without needing a knot. No bulky knot needed. Last post by mClones at Tue 07 Oct 2008 03:59:55 AM Total posts: 1 Visit PatternReview.com to...  

Deb commented that she has no sewing buddies. I don't either. And we seem to be taking over the Canada area. I thought I'd start a new one, just in case. And Reverie, if you can't find a paper map, you can get one online at The ETS Website. Last post by Deb Thompson at Fri 03 Oct 2008 02...  

Hi, I live in Valparaiso, IN. If anyone would like to chat about sewing and exchange ideas and tips please let me know. Maybe we could get enough together for some group sewing activities. Thank you! Janet Last post by brok at Sun 05 Oct 2008 11:12:23 PM Total posts: 1 Visit...  

I recently attended the Annual Sewing Retreat Benefit at Haberman Fabrics in Royal Oak. While there, I enjoyed sewing with the company of others. Is anyone in the area interested in forming a sewing group? We can meet monthly or bi-monthly or as often as the group sees fit - just to sit and...  

I purchased alot of Gutermann Sew All Polyester thread. Now I am seriously considering getting an industrial. Can I use that thread or do I have to use industrial thread? I am sewing through heavy weight material like nylon webbing. Thanks. Last post by jlee0101 at Mon 06 Oct 2008 07:46:17 PM...  

Here's a dumb question. Does embroidery and sewing thread have a shelf life? I use Isacord, Madiera and Mettler Polysheen but have a couple spools that are going on two years. I've never heard any conclusion as to this question. Matt :-) Last post by Mufffet at Wed 01 Oct 2008 06:38:56...  

There is a beginners books thread, but it is as usually rather oriented towards the ladies. So I though it would be nice to have one for us guys. What have you found useful? What do you recommend for guys just starting out at sewing? Sewing machines: From a technical type of viewpoint, about...  

My husband got me just what I wanted for my last birthday -- a new bottle of Singer machine oil for my 15-91. The oil is good. But the bottle makes a dreadful, drippy mess when I oil the machine. Recently, I got a bunch of vintage (from the 1960-80s) notions via craigslist. One of the items...  

I need help on choosing a really good seconds sewing machine that's really user friendly and computerized from any brand, excluding pfaff, husqvarna viking and bernina because i can't really afford their machines. It can be either sewing only machine or sewing and embroidery combo machine...