Oh Girls, I got one!!!!!

[grumpy]

Yep, I finally got an embroidery machine :007 . Baby Lock Ellure. Had it 4 days and haven't even plugged it in yet. So now what do I do with it?

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Well, let's see.........

1) Take it OUT of the box!!!
2) PLUG it in!!!
3) Thread the machine
4) Find some fabric
5) Start experimenting
6) Let the Alley know when you've figured it out so we can ask you to embroider for us :rofl
7) POST PICTURES!!

[Coffee Em]

What the gals said--nice goin' and congratulations, Grumpy!

Cheers,
Coffee Em

[Ida Hands]

Oh, WOW! Excellent! Can't wait to see what you decide to do first. Congratulations!

[Allie Mo]

Hi Grumpy,

I'm so jealous. I don't even have a surger yet. Someday...

Please remember to post photos of your creations.

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Desert Jewel]

Grumpy:
Embroidrey is so cool..........honey, just take that machine out and experiment, read the book and have fun! I have had mine for a few months and I have been having fun with it.....So go and ENJOY IT!

:) :) :) :)

[Angel Outlaw]

NOW I'M GRUMPY :18 I want an embroidery machine but the prices are just too high. :mad:

I know what you can make, I need some cactus' for my B-Western shirt, and I need them before next weekend :kiss

[grumpy]

Ok, I have 4 sewing machines + 1 industrial + 1 serger and 1 embroidery. Each has it's own purpose. Not bragging, just curious what other people have and use :33 . Now is a good time to start looking for machines, new modles are comming out. My embroidery machine lists for $2499.00, discounted to $899.00.

[Allie Mo]

Hi Grumpy,

You ask and you shall receive...

I have a Pfaff model 1047, which I purchased in August 1983 for $549.00. That was a "top of the line" machine at the time.

I am so jealous when I hear how the new machines do buttonholes! :bhd

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Desert Jewel]

I have a ten year old Viking sewing machine, they are kinda pricey and since I had lots of attachments for it already, I got a Viking Rose (does sewing and embroidry) so all the parts work on both machines)..........Also have a serger.
Have them all on one work desk and just move them around as I need. :whip Works great!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

I have 2 Singer sewing machines, one is an industrial machine. I also have a Europro serger, which I adore!!

[Ida Hands]

We have 2 OLD Brown Betty Singer machines. One was my mother's and I learned to sew on it, so, I purchased one of my own. A NECCI..who knows, but it is great for buttonholes and sews layers of denim. We also have a serger. Great machine! Use it quite a bit. I am just "chompin' at the bit", though, to buy an embroidery machine. I have been looking at this really great Bernina. I am not sure which brand I want yet.

[Angel Outlaw]

I have an old Singer that needs work, I just bought a Kenmore last year which is much nicer than the old Singer, and b/f bought me a Simplicity serger last year. I just need to take time to really figure out what all it does. I did finally figure out the rolled hem, which I am likin!

[Shoot Straight Kate]

I have a Viking designer 1 sewing/embroidery machine,a janome and a serger in the closet collecting dust cause threading the thing drives me nuts. I like my designer1 but the machine I use most is my trusty janome. I still have not made a dress yet incorporating embroidery,I will when I see a pattern and material that screams to me..EMBROIDER ME!

[Iron Ed]

Okay.. I know what a sewing machine is. I can guess what an embroidery machine is. But, what da heck is a 'serger'??? :) Does it make 'serge'?
My dictionary says serge is "a twisted cloth of worsted or worsted and wool." That doesn't mean much to one who can barely sew on a button. :re
Just wonderin' what y'all are talkin' about... ;) :) :) ;)

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Iron Ed, can you see how the edges of the seams are sewn with thread....this is serging. The serger cuts off the excess fabric and "binds" the edges so they don't fray.

[Iron Ed]

Iron Ed, can you see how the edges of the seams are sewn with thread....this is serging. The serger cuts off the excess fabric and "binds" the edges so they don't fray.
Ah-HA! Thanks Fannie!
I now know what I wish the lady who made my one 'real' cowboy shirt owned. :) I regularly pull long, ravelled threads from the inside of seams after washing.