hand held sewing machines
#1
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just wondering if anyone uses these hand held sewing "machines for simple stuff- such as strip sewing.
the weather is finally getting nice out and I am working on a project that is time sensitive. it would be great if i had one to take to work so I can sew strips together.
Singer has one out- I think Walmart carries out -I think for about $30-40. I am assuming they work on batteries.
thanks!
the weather is finally getting nice out and I am working on a project that is time sensitive. it would be great if i had one to take to work so I can sew strips together.
Singer has one out- I think Walmart carries out -I think for about $30-40. I am assuming they work on batteries.
thanks!
#3
I've seen other posts about this and the concensus is - no, not good. You'd be better off to get a little Jenomi one for approx $49 or $59 at Hancocks. My granddaughter got one for Christmas and it stitches a very good straight stitch. I've actually seen some Brothers at Wal Mart for less than $100.
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I have a couple battery operated machines that I take camping I got them at Rite Aid at Christmas time. They sew well and Granddaughter loves sewing on them. Reg price was $20.00 but I paid only 10 for one of them. I have one of the hand held ones it just chain stitches and is very hard to keep a straight seam.
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Originally Posted by Murphy
Hi and welcome to the board. i have a hand held Singer, but never tried it for this purpose (stripping). Hmmm, will have to give it a try.
#10
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Thanks ladies for your thoughts and opinions. the thoughts about sewing a straight line- never occured to me (duh)- I was just focused on being able to work on my quilt (I need to get it done quickly) where ever I go will be a good thing. but not at the price of wonky seams.
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