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
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.
Recently I made the move to a house which is situated not so far from Ronda. I love it because at the moment the house has everything I need.
Whilst moving in I discovered a cabinet in the house and thought it was another storage area where I could stuff things into. Well you should of seen my face when I opened the cupboard door, it was an Antique sewing machine.
I was so excited the machine looked perfect and when I spoke to the owners they had no issue with me using it. Well I was stoked I have a sewing machine to use, and best of all it doesn’t need electricity.
Cool, back to the old days of peddle power and burning calories. Being frugal is certainly paying off, and now I don’t have to worry about how much electricity it’s sucking up.
I love this little machine it’s a real pity that it didn’t come with extra bits and pieces to be able to sew zig zag and make button holes. Oh well at the moment I am quite happy sewing straight stitch and making double seams.
If you’re like me and enjoy sewing and would like to become more self sufficient I would recommend paying the money in reason for an Antique Sewing machine and the extra bits and pieces.
Relying on electricity here in Spain is proving to be a little uncertain with constant power cuts that can sometimes last up to 6 hours. This is why having an Antique Sewing machine gives me the freedom to sew. At night this could pose a problem but I am sure I can buy a solar powered LED lamp that will emit enough light.
Home and Garden | Pixabella | 
October 19, 2008 4:05 pm | 
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