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Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 28 Sep

So about four years ago The Mister bought an industrial sewing machine for a project we were going to be working on. When I say we, I mean, I was going to be doing the sewing and he was helping with the prep. Anyway, project...

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What random expense did you end up regretting

@mayka123 @mayka123 (17083) • India 15 Aug

I had bought a sewing machine some years back with the intention of starting some stitching work as I did not have a job at that time. But just a few days after I bought it I had health issues and so it was just lying in the...

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Old-time sewing machines and a wash basin

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 29 Jul

The collage shows three antique sewing machines. These would have had to be turned by hand. It must have been quite difficult at times to try to hold the material with one hand and turn the handle with the other. The last photo...

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My best-value purchase

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 5 Jul 22

I’ve often posted on here about things I have made or fixed, which frequently involves sewing. And my trusty partner in this endeavour is my sewing machine, which was my 15th birthday present back in the early 1980s (yes I am that...

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More Moving Today!

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 6 May 22

Today we took the cargo trailer to our house in Louisiana to load it up. This trailer is 16 ft long minus the hitch, so a good size for loading up. We got a late start because 1) we are both tired, 2) we couldn't get moving this...

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Florida teenager sews tattered American flags

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 1 Dec 20

I am really impressed with 16 year old Palm Beach County resident Matthew Amatulli who credits his grandmother for teaching him how to sew when he was a young boy. Matthew who suffers from autism is a real life patriot that shows...

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February 21, 2020 - What happened on that day?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 21 Feb 20

National Caregivers Day National Sticky Bun Day 1804 - The first self-propelled steam locomotive makes its first appearance in Wales. 1842 - John Greenough is granted the first US patent for the sewing machine. 1955 - Kelsey...

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She has a watcher...

Stacey @xstitcher (39000) • Petaluma, California 10 Feb 20

My figurine (or I should say, the figurine) that I put up on eBay this past weekend has a watcher, which I actually saw an hour or so ago, but forgot to post about. Of course, I know from experience that watchers do no...

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Up next...

Stacey @xstitcher (39000) • Petaluma, California 9 Nov 19

I got this ready for auction on ebay. It was handmade by someone, I don't know who, and I don't know for sure, but it was probably given to my Mom by a specific friend I'm thinking of, as this friend was always giving my Mom...

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Sew Sew

ARM @responsiveme (22923) • India 9 Jan 19

JOKE Spool of Thread to Needle:How are you doing? Needle to Spool : Sew Sew I thought of this joke the minute I stepped into the shop. The store prides itself on having clothing of every hue. I suppose that's why they chose this...

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PRICKED my index

ingrid @ridingbet (66854) • Philippines 28 Dec 18

After i had my bath at 2 PM, I thought of sewing the undershirt of my son and one of my shorts, using the sewing machine. So, I successfully was able to thread the needle of the machine, and zigzag-stitched my shorts. But then,...

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I have bought myself a sewing machine

@mayka123 @mayka123 (17083) • India 28 Oct 18

I have not had a sewing machine at home since the time I sold mine about 18 year ago. At that time I was not using the machine as I was busy with my job and the machine was just lying around. Now I will start stitching again on...

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R.D.Jones And His Sewing Machine

Teresa Trotter @teresatrotter (4073) • Jacksonville, Florida 6 Jun 18

The following is an ad from a real-life newspaper which appeared four days in a row - the last three hopelessly trying to correct the first day's mistake. This was so funny. I laughed so hard!!! MONDAY: For sale: R. D. Jones...

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She Cannot Sew A Stitch!

Angie @andriaperry (118793) • Anniston, Alabama 5 May 18

Last night when I was at my sisters house I took the measurements for a small window so I can make her a new curtain, she told me nothing to wild as far as fabric pattern goes. I made the last ones, 10 years ago! and they look...

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Mom got new sewing machine.

Abishek S K @Lignitecityabishek96 (7116) • Cuddalore, India 26 Feb 18

Mom was asking sewing machine to strict wear and tears because the price for tailoring works increased more. For small stitching work the price is about 150 rs. So in order to strict some outline of clothes father brought sewing...

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My sewing machine arrived today!

Katt Rocketman @PeachieMew (881) • Cleveland, Ohio 8 Feb 18

Look at it, it's beautiful. I can't wait to start making things with it. Plus, the box it came in is the perfect size to make a cat house out of.

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Incoming Sewing Machine

Katt Rocketman @PeachieMew (881) • Cleveland, Ohio 1 Feb 18

I ordered a sewing machine off Amazon last night, along with the pink sweatshirt I need for my Madotsuki cosplay. They should be arriving some time this month. I can't wait!

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My Sewing Machine Is No Longer In Retirement

PinkCashmereYarn @bluerubymoon53 (3286) • United States 15 Jan 18

Last Friday, I pulled my sewing machine out of the closet and got it set up on the table in my little sewing area in the front room. I hadn't done any sewing on it for at least 6 years! I did some alterations on...

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Vintage

ingrid @ridingbet (66854) • Philippines 1 Dec 17

This morning at around 9am, I thought about repairing the 2 pairs of shorts of my son; one that is below the knee and white while the other is grey. I started with the white. I cut out a small white cloth, a ragged excess of the...

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Got a sewing machine

Ms Rae @carebear29 (32002) • Wausau, Wisconsin 5 Sep 17

So I have been looking for a sewing machine for awhile now and yesterday I scored a $45 one for $6. Awesome deal. I went on Facebook and was looking through posts for sale and seen a lady had posted it for $7. I messaged her and...

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