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Buttonhole attachment (Pilot)

2012-11-14T04:55:00.000-08:00

Found abuttonhole attachment that I had for a few years that I never used as, the sewing machines I had, would not go on a stitch as the back of the lever would bump the back. Somebuttonholers are not able to be used. When I got the 306k, it fitted well and made an interesting buttonhole.

2012-11-13T02:32:00.001-08:00

The Singer 306k is really a great machine, it has a zig zag application and can make a good butttonhole. It came in three colours, Black, light green, mint and this brown clour. The brown colour was not a popular colour for some reason. over all it works well and the mechanismns are not to complecated

2012-11-09T09:17:00.000-08:00

This sewing machine is called a Diplomat. Its a brand I do not know very well, I suspect that it may have originated from India, I think that it was made during the sixties and was most likly a version of the Janome label. There is something interesting, why I think it may have come from India, is that it has a very long stitch length, up to stitch length four. This is often the case with machines doing embroidery top stiching , popular in India. Would like to know more about it.

2012-11-09T09:07:00.001-08:00

Hi there, Just wanted to write about a sewing machine. The Singer 237 made in Italy, its a great little machine a quite retro in its style of look. It was most likely made in the 1970's. It is a straight stitch and zig zag application. It a a very all round machine, it can sew thicker fabris, although it might struggle with certain types of Denim. Quite cool on a retro level. The Singer 237 Sewing machine, really great retro style.

2012-11-09T09:05:00.001-08:00

The Singer 237 bobbin winder.

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The stiches of the Singer 237

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Close up of the Singer 237

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The Singer 237

2012-11-08T14:57:00.000-08:00

This a Singer 28K, its a great little machine and even though it does not have a zig zag or a a back stitch application. Is ability to to sew denim is great. A motor can be attached and can do a lot of work.

2012-11-08T14:56:00.000-08:00

The Singer 28K, hand crank application.

2012-11-08T14:54:00.000-08:00

This a Singer 28K, a close up of the bobbin winder.

The 15k Singer sewing machine

2012-10-20T04:46:00.001-07:00

15K Singer sewing machine

2012-10-20T04:42:00.001-07:00

A side of the 15k Singer Sewing machine, It is basically a hand crank, although it can be attached to a treadle or to a moterised unit. It is a great machine for sewing Denim. It is dated 1920. It has a great finish and is very durable. I like the aspect of been the very most basic of machines.

2012-10-20T04:35:00.003-07:00

This is the sewing stich of the 15k. Its a very strong stich and is able to take a few layers of fabric.

2012-10-20T04:31:00.001-07:00

Have a Hand crank Singer 15, The date of Manufature is 1920. Its a very basic machine, it does not even have a reverse stitch. It does have a more modern bobbin and is not a shuttle machine. The best point about the 15 is that it can sew denim, which makes it a interesting to see what it can sew. It does not even have a zigzag. It can be attached to a treadle, and most possible a moterised unit. I do think it can work with the same amount of speed as a hand crank. It would work work well in tailoring, tailoring requires a lot of hand work, so this would fit in very well. This is the bobbin winder for the machine

2012-10-18T16:03:00.000-07:00

Have been sewing on the Singer 27K handcrank. The task is to see if it is possible to make a pair of corderoy trousers and use the same type of seams on Denim Trousers. It is only basically a sample Garment, needed to use embroidery thread instead of normal thread. The machine is doing well.

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Singer 27K sewing machine

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Wedding Tip

2011-02-13T05:37:00.000-08:00

When looking for the perfect wedding venue there are basically two potential starting points: either you will have a precise number of guests and will limit your search for venues able to accommodate everyone, or you will have a venue of choice and adapt your guest list accordingly.

To help you in your choice of venue to manageable number, ensure you have the 'Big 5' decisions:
How? A religious or civil ceremony?
Where? A geographic location
When? Ideal dates
Who? How many guests?
Budget? How much can you spend on venue, food and drink?

Set realistic expectations that can be achieved within your budget and confine your search to venues that can fulfil your criteria.

Small wedding tip.

2011-02-08T17:10:00.000-08:00

In looking at weddings it is a good idea as to how good planning can be of benefit. At a recent wedding I went to, the bride had decided that everything must be kept a big secret as to what was going on in the wedding. This secret extended to guests or family and would only know about each other on the big day. It is not always a good thing to do this, as some family and friends do not know each other and can be very awkward to sit next to someone you do not know, and where some form of introduction is required. It would be a good idea sometime before the wedding to find a way for some people to meet or know each other, this can make it more friendly, such places as a family dinner, the BBQ, just introductions, can make a smoother more friendly wedding.