Interesting article about Singers
05-09-2012, 05:47 PM
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You never know. Someday, those seemingly uninterested in sewing may look back and remember a "good" sewing experience and take it up. It happened with me. My mother had a White Rotary treadle and that's what I learned to sew on and am thankful for the experience. As a new bride, I purchased a pretty little Singer. Later, at 45, I purchased a New Home (Janome). Last winter, I purchased a Janome, Horizon, which I dearly love. Oh yes, since belonging to QB, I have added a Singer 201-2 and FW. Yes, we still have all of them and they all get used for their individual talents. The blue singer makes the most beautiful satin stitch, the New Home has a "saddle stitch" useful for the seats of slacks and mending. The Horizon makes quilts. The 201 is quick and handy for piecing. The FW is the "take along" for sit and sews. Now I'm looking for a 99 or 11 for my DGD to learn to sew. At least she will be able to defend herself by repairing tears and sloppy manufacturing in her life.
05-10-2012, 10:06 AM
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My mom taught us to sew when we were little, but none of us kept at it. My oldest daughter had no interest in sewing, but my youngest wanted to learn when in High School, so we bought a really cheap Brother machine. We worn the gears right out of that thing sewing clothing, curtains, tote bags, etc!! After she got back from college, she bought another cheap Brother and took it with her when she moved to North Carolina. I bought another Brother machine to use for quilting. Eventually I got interested in the vintage machines, and now I have 10 antique and vintage machines by various manufacturers. I have also gotten my grandaughters interested in sewing. My oldest grandaughter took a sewing class in high school as an elective, and liked it so much, so began designing her own clothing, and will start an apparel design and marketing program at San Francisco State University in the fall. So, our influence on younger generations is very important when it comes to passing on our passion for sewing, whether it is clothing or quilts. Both my grandaughters are also interested in the vintage machines, and prefer sewing on them over the modern machines.
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