Sewing Machines - a different sort of egghead. - Page 6

Mousey Girl · 11-21-2008, 01:28 PM

I have a portable that belonged to my grandma. My mom still uses her Singer, it has to be at least 40 years old.

I haven't used a sewing machine since 4th grade, when I was in 4-H and taking home-ec.

Not Afraid · 11-24-2008, 10:29 AM

I did a TON of research the other day about machines and, after looking at prices, features, my own needs etc., I decided to get the mid-range Brother (the same was Teresa has). I couldn't find one bad review of it and most said it was really a great machine with LOTS of features. While a fancy smancy machine would be nice, I just can't justify buying one with my lack-of-skill level. I think (or hope) the machine I chose will be a good choice. It should arrive in a few days.

Morrigoon · 11-24-2008, 05:48 PM

Probably a good call, NA

So I decided to look up my machine (partly so I can locate a manual).

Sweet, Singer offers free downloadable pdf of the manual. So much for the jerk who is burning it on CD and selling it on ebay.

Kevy Baby · 11-24-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Sweet, Singer offers free downloadable pdf of the manual. So much for the jerk who is burning it on CD and selling it on ebay.

Most companies offer this for their machines. Not just sewing machines: I have done this for our office fax machine and for our phone system.

I can't fault the gou who sells them on eBay. He found a service that people are willing to pay for. If people aren't smart enough to figure that they can just DL it themselves, why shouldn't he take advantage of people's laziness. Smart guy!

Morrigoon · 11-24-2008, 07:16 PM

But nevertheless, glad *I* don't have to pay for it.

JWBear · 11-24-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Most companies offer this for their machines. Not just sewing machines: I have done this for our office fax machine and for our phone system.

I can't fault the gou who sells them on eBay. He found a service that people are willing to pay for. If people aren't smart enough to figure that they can just DL it themselves, why shouldn't he take advantage of people's laziness. Smart guy!

Except that the companies involved might take exception to this guy selling copies of their copyrighted material without permission....

Disneyphile · 11-24-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I did a TON of research the other day about machines and, after looking at prices, features, my own needs etc., I decided to get the mid-range Brother (the same was Teresa has).

Coolness!!

If you need any help getting familiar with it, lemme know.

And, I'm betting yours will be personalized with a photo of Thurston as soon as you unpack it.

Kevy Baby · 11-24-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Except that the companies involved might take exception to this guy selling copies of their copyrighted material without permission....

Well... there is that.

Not Afraid · 11-24-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Coolness!!

If you need any help getting familiar with it, lemme know.

And, I'm betting yours will be personalized with a photo of Thurston as soon as you unpack it.

Thanks!

My machine now is so basic that I am going to actually read the manual. I never read manuals.

Not Afraid · 11-25-2008, 10:05 AM

My machine is on the UPS truck and will be here today! I'm excited! Too bad I'm crazy busy until Sunday.

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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I have a portable that belonged to my grandma. My mom still uses her Singer, it has to be at least 40 years old. I haven't used a sewing machine since 4th grade, when I was in 4-H and taking home-ec.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I did a TON of research the other day about machines and, after looking at prices, features, my own needs etc., I decided to get the mid-range Brother (the same was Teresa has). I couldn't find one bad review of it and most said it was really a great machine with LOTS of features. While a fancy smancy machine would be nice, I just can't justify buying one with my lack-of-skill level. I think (or hope) the machine I chose will be a good choice. It should arrive in a few days.
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11-24-2008, 05:48 PM	#53
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Probably a good call, NA So I decided to look up my machine (partly so I can locate a manual). Sweet, Singer offers free downloadable pdf of the manual. So much for the jerk who is burning it on CD and selling it on ebay. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	But nevertheless, glad I don't have to pay for it. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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11-25-2008, 10:05 AM	#60
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	My machine is on the UPS truck and will be here today! I'm excited! Too bad I'm crazy busy until Sunday.
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