Sewing machine shortage
#41
I know, right? It gets better - a couple of years ago when I was researching longarms, he went with me to a quilt show. After he investigated the machines, we went to look at the quilts. There was one that we both liked, but as we were standing there gazing at it, he said "That would have looked really cool if she had trapunto'd those circles." I turned to stare at him, my jaw on the floor. Then I busted out laughing. I really have no idea how he learned what trapunto was.
M* has a quiz about quilting terminology on their blog, I think I'll quiz him and see how he does.
I'll tell him you liked his Sopranos joke, that will make his day.
M* has a quiz about quilting terminology on their blog, I think I'll quiz him and see how he does.
I'll tell him you liked his Sopranos joke, that will make his day.
Wow, how did he know trapunto? You better be careful if he starts getting interested in quilting- if he's anything like my husband we'd be headed to divorce court hahaha
My sweet man is a maniac. My sister said she never saw anyone go through coffee grinders, microwaves, you name it the way we do. He is a fabulous cook but makes disasters everywhere lol I don't want him anywhere near my sewing room.
#42
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
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Rush for sewing machines ?
Local news interviewed a Sewing Machine Sales & Service person in our city and this was reported : Suddenly people are dragging sewing machines out of closets & basements & every single day he’s getting 10-12 a day for repair and/or service !!! Sewing machines also selling at a pretty good clip for the purpose of sewing masks and hobby use. Who would’ve guessed this. ??? It would be good if their children can learn a little from it because it’s no longer taught in school here.
#44
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,168
I got my two machines that need help to the shop last week, they had been closed for awhile but applied for and got an essential service exemption. Many other shops are staying closed so they are "busy enough!" and will be bringing back their vacuum machine repair specialist because of the demand.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 04-28-2020 at 04:46 PM.
#46
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 809
Local news interviewed a Sewing Machine Sales & Service person in our city and this was reported : Suddenly people are dragging sewing machines out of closets & basements & every single day he’s getting 10-12 a day for repair and/or service !!! Sewing machines also selling at a pretty good clip for the purpose of sewing masks and hobby use. Who would’ve guessed this. ??? It would be good if their children can learn a little from it because it’s no longer taught in school here.
#47
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 5
I have had an old Singer for years and only for hobby sewing..curtains, hems, little crafts. I started masks and found it just was not working right and justified an updated machine. I had a very difficult time finding one, and if you search certain sites more than once, they start raising the price. I ordered a Singer and it got cancelled, inventory issue. Then found a Brother SE600 that was actually available. The price kept jumping on it everytime I looked at it so I almost didn't order. It went up $150.00 in one day. I let it sit 2 days and the price went back down. Terrible online games. However, the machine is computerized and so much nicer...I was able to get 3x as much work done. I am very happy to have it; I will probably do more sewing now that I can also embroider. I want to learn about some basic quilitng so I can use some old fabrics I have saved from family...Hoping I can incorportate them.
#49
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,168
Shop just called, the Bernina requires a part so I'll wait and see if the dealership opens up as planned May 1 or May 5 when our restrictions are lightened.
Am getting a new foot pedal and a servicing for my vintage machine, she's an old gal and I do most of the maintenance myself but might as well give her some love while in the shop
Am getting a new foot pedal and a servicing for my vintage machine, she's an old gal and I do most of the maintenance myself but might as well give her some love while in the shop
#50
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Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Oregon
Posts: 65
Shop just called, the Bernina requires a part so I'll wait and see if the dealership opens up as planned May 1 or May 5 when our restrictions are lightened.
Am getting a new foot pedal and a servicing for my vintage machine, she's an old gal and I do most of the maintenance myself but might as well give her some love while in the shop
Am getting a new foot pedal and a servicing for my vintage machine, she's an old gal and I do most of the maintenance myself but might as well give her some love while in the shop
Jim