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Sewing Machine or no?

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tjsnover
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Is it even worth it to make one of these w/o a sewing machine? 1. I dont have one and 2. I wouldnt know how to use it.
Jun 16 2009 1:23PM
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Tinga
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if you can hand sew a hoodie make it look good and last a long time and do it in under a year props
Jun 16 2009 7:34PM
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Brian.
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haha i really want someone to attempt making a hoodie and hand sew it
sewing machines aren't hard to learn how to use
Jun 18 2009 7:47AM
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Cincher
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Yeah they're not that expensive.. maybe find a used one, they can't be more than $30 at least. I'd also recommend looking into getting a surger. It's basically a machine that makes a complicated yet super durable stitch that a regular sewing machine can't make. A surge thread is often the most commonly used stitch in shirts and shit because of it's durability.
Jun 18 2009 3:19PM
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Brian.
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cept its really expensive i can't afford one... new is like 400+ used was like at least 200
Jun 18 2009 11:19PM
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Cincher
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Woah. Well I guess I'm lucky, my mom has both, so I guess I'll have one kickass sweater. Sucks that they're that expensive even used...Wait, was that the price for a surger or a sewing machine? If you live in canada, check out Value Village...or United Way.
Jun 19 2009 11:30AM
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CaptainKirk
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Hand sewing would take forever. Definitely have someone teach you how to use the sewing machine.
Sep 27 2009 2:53AM
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neutralzombie
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i used to hand stitch everything before i ever owned a sewing machine. you just have to straight stitch your side seams, and i used to go over each line twice to reinforce and then do a row around the edges to avoid it from fraying. but machines are way easy to use.
Nov 1 2009 2:09PM
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