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Sigma Sewing Machine

Sigma Sewing Machine

Check out this wonderful old Sigma sewing machine, that I’ve been using to make handmade sewing projects.

This is a  Sigma sewing machine, but basically the same as a Singer sewing machine, which is the more popular brand of the two, but still operates in the same way by using a foot pedal.

Learning to operate a Sigma sewing machine comes down to having a correct foot rhythm. Sounds easy, haha! Right it’s not an easy task, it takes practice. Yes, co-ordination is the key, and sometimes for us beginners it can be a challenge and a little frustrating. When you loose your rhythm you can find yourself sewing backwards. Yes, strange but true!

When you have enough Sigma sewing machine training hours under your belt, this machine really produces a wonderful straight line, and it uses no power at all, well except pedal power of course.

This Sigma sewing machine only has one sewing foot for the needle, therefore it can only do straight stitching, I’d love to get a zig-zag foot for it, but I have no idea where to start looking.

Despite this sewing machines age, it works really well, you just use a little bit of oil to lubricate it now and again, and the rest is up to your legs and your sewing skills. Working at this Sigma sewing machine for a couple of hours a day, feels the same as when I go for a long bike ride. I’m sure it’s helping tone up the muscles for cycling.

For me an old fashioned Sigma sewing machine or even a Singer sewing machine will always have a warm place in my heart. They make a fantastic back up sewing machine, especially if you have a power failure and need to sew an item. Not only are they an amazing backup they are also a beautiful antique to have on display in the home.

Apart from home decoration, an antique Sigma sewing machine can also reduce our carbon footprint. In the end really what’s not to like about these beautiful machines. Simple, elegant and built to last, no plastic here!

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.