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Sigma Sewing Machine

Sigma Sewing Machine

Check out this wonderful old swing machine that I’ve been using to make little things for around the house.

It’s a Sigma, but basically the same as a Singer which is the more popular brand, and it works by using a foot pedal. Learning to the get the combination of right and left foot working properly is a challenge but the machine produces a wonderful straight line, and it use no power.

This sewing machine only has one foot for the needle so it can only do straight stitching, I’d love to get a foot for it that could also do zig zag stitching but I have no idea where to look.

Despite it’s age, it works really well, a little bit of oil to lubricate it now and again, and then use those legs. Working at this machine for a couple of hours feels the same on my legs as going for a long bike ride and I’m sure it’s helping tone my muscles.

Sewing Scissors

Sewing Scissors

Recently I’ve mentioned how much I love fashion and crafts, well I’ve started sewing again, just little things, but I so desperately needed a new pair of scissors for cutting fabric. <br />
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Up till now I’ve just been using the kitchen scissors but they’re never long enough or heavy enough. I bought this pari for only a few Euros, and they’re absolutely fantastic. They needed a bit of oil to lubricate them but they cut so much better.<br />
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The fabric I’m cutting ranges from lightweight cotton to really heavy denim and other scissors seem to get caught up on the threads and either stop cutting or rip the fabric which can be expensive if you’re cutting to a pattern.<br />
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Maybe next year I’ll upgrade to a professional set of scissors like seamstresses and fashion designers use.