Sewing

[billig]

FYI
Remember when planning a table/desk for sewing that you are able to set the machine so the needle is directly infront of your body. (versus having the entire machine sitting directly infront of you)

Those old machines that came in their own little table always have the machine centered and so zillions of women are sewing by sitting in front of the machine, but then actually leaning or bending a little to the left to accomodate sewing under the needle. Not good for backs or comfort, not ergonomical.

[Kristen.C]

I decided to order the Sauder craft table that mandybeyl suggested and I finally got an email yesterday that it was available for pickup. I stayed up well past midnight putting it together and I love it! It's got a HUGE work area which is nice since I really love to spread my stuff out to see everything. It's the perfect size for my office, (although I do need to rearrange a few pieces of furniture to balance the room) and I will definitely post pictures once I get it in there and set up with my sewing stuff! I'm so excited, and so is DH, because right now I've taken over the dining room table!

[Kristen.C]

I finally got everything set up last week and I thought I would share it with you all since I got so much help here! Pictures and explanations are on my blog, the link to the post is here: My Sewing Area « KikiVerde

[cheynesnana]

I love it Kristen !!! I want that for my sewing machine.. it would be nice to be able to put it away once in awhile...LOL

[searcher]

That is a great looking setup you have. It's inspiring to see.

[purplefdu]

I'm looking into sewing some pretty serious items such as backpacks, jeans and dog blankets. We've looked into sewing machines before but have no clue what we would need to purchase to hold up to some basic costuming (DH needs a robe for his Star Wars stuff) let alone the rougher stuff I want to make.

I've yet to ask my mom's friend who owned a successful leather repair shop but I figured some of you ladies might have suggestions as to brands and average cost of that caliber of machine.

[redemption_song]

I sew through 6-10 layers of 10oz denim and multiple layers of polypro webbing daily with my Viking Husquvarna Emerald 183. It is a pretty nice machine for the price (between 4-500). My next machine will be a Juki industrial, but those are generally only straight stitch, forward and reverse, nothing fancy. I've seen the Jukis for $1000 to $1200 shipped, including the table.

[purplefdu]

6-10 layers of denim? what the heck are you sewing, lol.

[redemption_song]

Originally Posted by purplefdu 6-10 layers of denim? what the heck are you sewing, lol.

I make baby carriers and the area where the waistband joins the body is 8 layers of denim and 1 layer of webbing. I used to sew through heavy camping mat with m machine, but it didn't like that very much

[Kristen.C]

I've been making little tea wallets that hold 4 teabags. They're so easy to make and I think they'll make great Mother's Day gifts or little hostess type gifts. They also don't use much fabric, so I've been able to use a lot of scraps and fabric pieces that I've found in the remnant bin.