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I just bought my first sewing machine! (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 day ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/sewing@lemmy.world

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It's a 1989 Singer(?) Sonata Sew-Ease 6621.

I'm sure it's not the finest piece of machinery out there, but for $10 it came with a pedal, several bobbins, some thread, a few needles, and everything on it appears to be in working order.

After a video chat with my mom, I was able to run a test stitch:

I'm not sure if this is gonna take off as a hobby for me, but I'm gonna give it a go with what time I can spare! I even have a crappy projector I might try to use 😬

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[–] zipsglacier@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Congrats!! I got a sewing machine as a Christmas present several years ago. Had no idea how to use it or what to do with it, but started just making stuff whenever the need arose. Bags, pillows, stuff like that. Objectively amateurish, but useful, and now they're some of my favorite things. The stuff I make is still rough, but it's useful!

[–] beastlykings@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Thanks! Yeah I feel like I'm gonna put it to occasional use. I definitely already hand stitched repairs on my hammocks last year 😂