Comments on: lessons learned from a borked sewing machine

By: diana

diana — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:29:40 +0000

so true!

By: laura

laura — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:40:07 +0000

i absolutely agree about that last statement! everytime you want to finish something as soon as possible, you need much more time in the end because you have to re-do it. (:
we have amazing industrial machines at work and i so want one… but no room & no money at the moment. ):

By: dreamecho

dreamecho — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:22:26 +0000

Had my first class…dang, it IS addicting! A whole new world of possibilities is opening up to me.

By: Miss Sews-it-all

Miss Sews-it-all — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:32:43 +0000

I do agree with you – and it is a good idea to have a back-up machine. But, don’t you miss your trusty “good” sewing machine when you’re sewing on the back-up? I know I do!

By: melissa

melissa — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:58:13 +0000

UPS does automatically insure items up to $100, if you didn’t declare the actual value. I don’t know how long you have to file a claim, but it would worth trying. The process it not too difficult. welcome to chicago.

By: aunt gail

aunt gail — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:01:49 +0000

I’m not quite sure what a borked machine is == but it sounds pretty horrible. Don’t forget to check out Craigs List. Sometimes you can find an awesome bargain there for a slightly used machine. Hugs.

By: beth

beth — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:03:20 +0000

bummer, i’m sorry to hear that your dear friend (said sewing machine) is not feeling well after the trip west. here’s to her speedy recovery.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:31:23 +0000

The expensive machines are so tempting sometimes though! I’m taking a sewing machine course and the teacher has an amazing computerised machine that embroiders hearts, penguins and aeroplanes..how cool!

Though the machine I have is pretty good and I’m loving being able to make things with it.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:23:28 +0000

I surmise your good sewing machine went bonkers – and I think having a back up is a great idea, especially if you are on a deadline and trying to finish a project for a client (or your family). I should take it to heart with photography equipment – good advice.

By: danielle

danielle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:37:53 +0000

seriously, the long way is the short way, is true. and usually the long way is so much rewarding in innumerable ways.

also, i have an old kenmore machine that i love. got it as a present, but the giver got it at a thrift store and had it cleaned…and voila! perfect machine.