Bobbin Sewing Quilting
I need to replace my sewing machine- help!?
I have been sewing off and on for 7 years, and only had a beginners machine ( a singer 2517). I have recently (the past 2 years) been very interested in it, and last night in the middle of stitching a blanket the machine totally died. I knew it was on its way out, it wasnt the best of machines and I had major trouble with the tension and the bobbin holder constanly came out of place and jammed everything. My question is... now that I am using my machine more, what type should I buy? I dont quilt, i mostly make small things like baby clothing, blankets, curtains, etc. Money is a big factor, also. I cant afford to drop more than 250 on a machine. thanks
With something like this I would suggest you go to the store and work the machines and see how they handle and what they will do. The clerk at the store should be happy to tell you the advantages of the machines but don't tell him/her how much you have to spend.
A look at what is currently available on eBay
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 36 NEW SEWING QUILTING MACHINE M SIZE LARGE BOBBINS  US $22.49
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 Bobbinsaver Bobbin Storage sewing quilting US $11.16
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 SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder sewing quilting US $25.19
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 Bobbin Box Holds 30 Quilt Quilting Sewing US $2.95
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 12 Metal Bobbins Class 15 Quilt Quilting Sewing US $3.95
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 12 Plastic Bobbins Class 66 Quilt Quilting Sewing US $2.95
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 Deluxe Bobbin Box Holds 32 Quilt Quilting Sewing US $5.50
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 Quilters sewing thread quilting colored bobbins 72 US $12.95
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 Singer Bobbins Class 15 Sewing Quilting Notions US $3.91
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 Singer Bobbins Class 66 Sewing Quilting Notions US $3.31
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And a selection of products from Amazon
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Brother 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Sale Price: $4.50 Average Rating:   |
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The SA185 1/4" Piecing Foot with Guide creates perfect quilt and patchwork piecing with 1/4 inch seam allowance. Accomplishes beautiful long strip piecing. |
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Brother SA125 1/4 Inch Piecing Foot Sale Price: $4.25 Average Rating:  |
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For quilt and patchwork piecing with 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch seam allowances. Using the center needle, straight stitch position, the right front edge of this foot provides a guide for creating even ¼-inch seams for quilts, doll clothes and heirloom sewing projects. When using the left side of the foot as a guide, an 1/8-inch seam is created. Works with the Following Machines: All Brother Machines; All Singer Machines; All Janome Machines; All Baby Lock Machines; All Viking Machines; All Bernina Machines; All Pfaff Machinest; All Simplicity Machines; All White Machines |
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Brother SA129 Quilting Foot Sale Price: $4.25 Average Rating: |
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This foot is also called a darning foot and may be used as a free motion foot. The foot raises and lowers with the needle to allow fabric to be moved between stitches and to hold fabric in place while stitches are created. (Screw on Foot). For Use With: PS-1000, PS-1250, XR-40, XL-2600, XL-2610, XL-3510, XL-3500T, ES-2000, NX-200, SE-270D, PC-6500, XL-6562, NX-600, NX-400, XL-5500, XL-5600, XL-5700, CS-8072, Innov-ís 2500D, Innov-ís 1000, Innov-ís 1500D, Innov-ís 4000D, PC-2800, PC-3000, PC-6000, PC-7000, PC-7500, PC-8200, PS-2200, PS-2300, PS-2500, ULT-2001, ULT-2002D, XL-3500, CE-4000, EX-660, HE-120, PS-1800, PS-1950, PS-2100, XL-2121, XL-2230, CS-6000T, CS-100T, NX-450, NX-250, NX-450Q, NX-650Q, QC-1000, PC-210, PC-420, CS-6000i, NX-400Q, XL-2600i, XL-3500i, BC-1000, CS-6000, CS-6000B, PacesetterTM PS21, DuettaTM 4500D, Innov-ís 40- Limited Edition, Innov-ís 80- Limited Edition, PC210PRW - NEW Ltd Edition, PC420PRW - NEW Ltd Edition, XL-3100, Innov-ís 900D, SE-350, CE-5000PRW, QuattroTM6000D - New!, XR-7700, LB6770 PRW - Limited Edition *The adapter for low shank attachment is required for the Brother PC-6500, PC-8200, PC-8500, and PC-8500D |
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Thread Painting: Simple Techniques to Add Texture and Dimension Sale Price: $9.94 Average Rating:  |
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Thread Painting is a wonderful way to add texture, dimension and interest to any quilt or sewing project. This book shows you how anyone can thread paint using any sewing machine, by using paper stabilizer papers and photo transfer fabric that go through a computer printer. No more tracing, drawing or painting onto fabric first. First you will learn free motion sewing; how to use that to do thread sketches, and then how to translate those skills into thread painting. There are lots of projects with easy to follow instructions with full sized patterns and scannable images. This technique is great for traditional quilts, art quilts, clothing, home dec--a wide variety of uses! |
Bobbin Tension Adjustment for Sewing and Quilting
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