https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:33:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1508123 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:20:00 +0000 kiddosc 1508123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got one for Christmas, but I haven't had much time to sit down and figure it out. I made E a little pillow though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1508084 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:12:12 +0000 junebugmama 1508084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I own 2 and a serger. I sew a lot. I make baby carriers, clothes, lots of altering, and when DH decides it's time for a home change (3-4 times per year) I make curtains and pillow covers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1508055 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:06:29 +0000 Dandelion 1508055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I use it a few times a year. I want a new table for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1508037 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:02:55 +0000 GrapeCrush 1508037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I use it occasionally, but I'm not the greatest sewer. I'm currently making DD some bibs. I want to really learn how to use it. I want to learn to quilt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507902 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:44:55 +0000 MrsH 1507902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope - I can sew a button :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507895 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:44:17 +0000 mfa_lady 1507895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: You're totally not! I have one (my grandmother's) and I have never used it. I have no idea how to! My SIL is supposed to come teach me sometime soon. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507883 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:42:48 +0000 Happygal 1507883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I was just looking at two really cute sewing blogs this morning that made me wish I did and that I knew had to sew! Strange timing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507811 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:30:07 +0000 Alivoo01 1507811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I own one, and use it when needed. I sewed all the curtains in the house, some of the pillow cases, and even my halloween costume for last year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507809 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:29:59 +0000 MaryM 1507809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have two. </p> <p>I got a very basic singer that I've used to make a lot of projects. </p> <p>I inherited my grandmother's 1950s singer in it's original cabinet (it even has the original receipt inside)</p> <p>I don't use my grandmother's because I'm afraid of breaking it (and it probably needs to be serviced), but I keep mine on top of the cabinet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507789 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:26:37 +0000 Mae 1507789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep I do. But to be fair, my grandma was a seamstress and taught me how to sew literally before I could read or write. I keep mine set up in my crafty area and I usually do at least a couple projects/year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507773 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:24:50 +0000 twodoghouse 1507773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have three because I am apparently a hoarder and can't say no to things that were once either my or my husband's grandmother's. They are all those old fashioned sewing machines, but I know two of them work. I don't know how to use them though.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507755 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:21:57 +0000 Silva 1507755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an antique one from the 50s- it was my grandmother's. I really love it, but I think I"m going to upgrade soon because its pretty basic </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507705 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:11:14 +0000 snowjewelz 1507705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't own one and I have noooo clue how to sew! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507685 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:07:53 +0000 rattles 1507685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one, and while I know the basics, I wish I were more comfortable using it than I am. I'm thinking of pulling it out to make sheets for the little ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507508 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:45:44 +0000 lemondrop 1507508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I even get adventurous several times a year and use it. After hours of violent cursing I've usually finished a project that most people could complete in half the time. I bought it at Joann Fabrics, they offer a free into class (that I have taken 3 times, because I just can't get it down past the basics!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507453 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:37:47 +0000 HabesBabe 1507453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking of asking for one for Christmas this year (along with lessons). I have no idea how to sew and can only knit things in a long rectangular/square shape (so lots of blankets and scarves).</p> <p>It's so funny, I scoffed at HomeEc and Fabrics classes in high school, and now I wish I had taken them instead of Spanish! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507441 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:36:29 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1507441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! My MIL taught me how to use it. It's a 70s model Singer. I need to take it to the repair shop actually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507415 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:32:32 +0000 Boheme 1507415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one, but I haven't gotten around to sewing since DS was born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507401 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:30:51 +0000 loveisstrange 1507401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. :) I'm getting shiny, new one for Mother's Day to replace my cranky, old Brother machine from 1989. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507393 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:29:46 +0000 Chillybear 1507393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sewing is part of my daily life at work and one of my hobbies at home </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507388 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:29:37 +0000 purrpletulips 1507388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I inherited my MIL's sewing machine when she passed away not too long after we were married. I took it to get cleaned and inspected and was told I had a beautiful vintage machine; however I didn't have the instruction book and the guy who cleaned it couldn't get a replacement. Luckily FIL found the instructions. I've since made a few minor projects with my major one being curtains for our living room.</p> <p>It mostly sits in its case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507383 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:28:53 +0000 spaniellove 1507383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes but I don't know how to use it! DH loves to joke about it because I never even opened the box. I hate that I always find the simplest uses for it (pants need to be hemmed) but can't bring myself to just try it. </p> <p>If anyone wants to point me to a simple tutorial... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507379 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:28:20 +0000 yin 1507379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but I don't know how to use it! I bought a Janome Hello Kitty sewing machine on sale from Target ($25), and I can't figure it out. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507377 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:27:32 +0000 lovehoneybee 1507377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I own two, actually. One I recently inherited from D's late grandmother...it came in it's own cabinet that her husband built for it. I haven't used it, yet, though. I'm a little bit intimidated by it! </p> <p>I don't do anything fancy like clothes (although I'd like to learn), but things like pillow and blankets, and I made a big wall tapestry for E's room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507374 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:27:04 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1507374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no! I'm the only loser : (. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507345 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:22:20 +0000 MediaNaranja 1507345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! I usually have one project or another going. You should look into adult ed classes! I hadn't sewed since middle school home ec, but I took an adult ed class that lasted 6 weeks or so, and loved it! I've also taken beginner classes at a local quilting shop :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507337 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:20:55 +0000 septca 1507337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I have a very basic Singer that has gotten me through many big projects. I learned to use it over the phone - my mom explained it. :grin: Unfortunately, since DD was born it has been gathering a lot of dust. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507330 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:19:16 +0000 autumnlove 1507330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I only use it a few times a year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507323 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:18:48 +0000 matador84 1507323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no but i wish i bought one on zulily a couple week ago! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-own-a-sewing-machine#post-1507307 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:16:42 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1507307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Or do you even know how to use one? The answer is no to both for me. I feel somehow like a failure because of this fact. I wish I had mandatory home ec or something of the sort. Maybe one day I'll learn, but I should probably learn how to cook first. :/ </p>