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Drybones
09-25-2013, 16:41
Well, I now have me a first rate sewing machine and I've ordered enough material to make a tarp and two hammocks, one double for winter and a single for warmer weather, so I will be going into a sewing frenzy when I get back from the trail in November. I should have been born a girl, I love to sew, last time I did tho was on a Singer foot pedal powered machine. I'll make rain gear and a tent after the hammock project.
rocketsocks
09-25-2013, 16:53
Naw, no girly about it, it's just material, and a desire to build something useful. I too have a couple projects in mind, and need to re-learn how to use our sewing machine....I'm thinking some Tyvek overmitts to start.
mattyoc20
09-25-2013, 20:25
Wish I had those skills. this hobby is starting to get expensive
Teacher & Snacktime
09-25-2013, 21:00
Those skills are very easy to learn....check to see if a JoAnn Fabrics or any sewing machine dealer in your area offers lessons. Or call RocketSocks and have him teach you!
FarmerChef
09-25-2013, 21:42
I could use some of those lessons. Some of my projects came out great and some are, well, functional :o
HikerMom58
09-25-2013, 22:25
Yippeeee..... All of my favs on one thread talking about sewing... I love to sew too!! :)
atmilkman
09-25-2013, 22:29
I can sew so-so.
HikerMom58
09-25-2013, 22:33
I can sew so-so.
Another fav of mine... :D sew so-so... :cool:
atmilkman
09-25-2013, 22:39
Naw, no girly about it, it's just material, and a desire to build something useful. I too have a couple projects in mind, and need to re-learn how to use our sewing machine....I'm thinking some Tyvek overmitts to start.
I was telling Shellie about these and she said we could make them long to go up on the forearm with elastic in them to keep them in place.
atmilkman
09-25-2013, 22:41
Another fav of mine... :D sew so-so... :cool:
Hey SX. p.s. HM.
HikerMom58
09-25-2013, 22:55
Hey SX. p.s. HM.
Hey ATM.. Whoooo is HM?? IDK...;)
Sounds like a great idea RS.... post pics when you finish them.
What machine did you end up with?
FarmerChef
09-26-2013, 07:46
What machine did you end up with?
Oooh. Do tell! We always have to talk about "my pole is better than your pole" or "my new ultralight silnylon tarp is better than your cuben tent" or "my new ULA vaporizer is better than your Osprey Terminator." Let's geek out on sewing machines instead!!!!
I have a Brother cs6000i. Why? Well, I'm a geek so I just HAD to have a computer in my sewing machine :D :banana:banana:banana
Maui Rhino
09-26-2013, 08:50
Another Stitch B*%ch here....5 or 6 years ago, I didn't know how to sew with a machine. Now I have 7 machines total, including 3 industrial machines--a Tacsew walking foot, a Consew cylinder arm walking foot, and a Juki serger. I love turning out well made gear that is custom built for my needs.
Drybones
09-26-2013, 09:02
What machine did you end up with?
My wife bought a New Day, Jenome model 108 at a yard sale for $5, owner said it had been used very little. The wife never used it, been setting in the basement for years. Never heard of it so I did some research, sold for $308 decards ago so it was a fairly expensive machine, does every stitch out there, even sews buttons on. It should be a lot faster than the old foot pedal Singer I used years ago but I'm considering replacing the drive belt on it and using it some just for the heck of ot.
Drybones
09-26-2013, 09:06
My wife bought a New Day, Jenome model 108 at a yard sale for $5, owner said it had been used very little. The wife never used it, been setting in the basement for years. Never heard of it so I did some research, sold for $308 decards ago so it was a fairly expensive machine, does every stitch out there, even sews buttons on. It should be a lot faster than the old foot pedal Singer I used years ago but I'm considering replacing the drive belt on it and using it some just for the heck of ot.
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/11/22/janome-l108-l108-sewing-machine-review.aspx#janome-l108-l108-sewing-machine-review.aspx?s=2&_suid=1380200716765024639775041516482
The one on the left is mine.
FarmerChef
09-26-2013, 09:07
Janome's are nice sewing machines. Great score, DB!
Drybones
09-26-2013, 09:48
Janome's are nice sewing machines. Great score, DB!
Before I crank up and start sewing I'm going to do something I've never done before.........read the directions.
Lol, you big tough hiker guys, dueling over sewing machines...I love it! A gear junkie is a gear junkie, no matter what the gear.
Personally, I have 8 machines--one modern and the rest vintage. Don't ask how many packs and tents and sleeping bags we have gotten over the years...
Have fun!
HeartFire
09-26-2013, 19:51
The license plate on my car says "LRN-2-SEW" (too dark right now to get a picture of it). So I suppose you can guess, I have lots of sewing machines, 6 or 8 home machines, the rest (another 8 or 10 or more) are in the shop, but it's a business. The sad part is I rarely ever get a chance to sit down and sew on them myself anymore.