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From: Bambee
Date: 12-03-2005, 02:25 PM (1 of 2)
| I have never used a sewing machine before, but I just bought a EuroPro for about $100. Its all steel construction, 35 stitch functions, and came with a free case. I tried setting it up today and have NO CLUE where to start! I read the manual a few times but Im still confused. I forsee alot of practice time ahead. Im wondering if anyone can tell me anything about this machine...such as its quality or any problems I may run into with it. I plan to use it for clothing alterations, making purses, blankets, and curtains *that is after I learn to use it! This machine claims to be able to sew through several layers of denim, which is another reason I bought it. So in short...did I buy a piece of junk or a good starter machine? |
User: Bambee
Member since: 12-03-2005 Total posts: 1 
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From: DragonLady
Date: 12-03-2005, 04:52 PM (2 of 2)
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I have a Euro-Pro, and I love it. It's my first sewing machine, and it took me a bit of time & work to learn to use it. I had to learn not to pull the fabric out behind the needle...the feed dogs do that for you! And I had to learn to sew in a straight line.... Now, I've got it all figured out, and I can't imagine how I did without it.  Do you have anyone who can help you? Anyone who's experienced and can guide you through it? If so, that would probably be the best way to begin; as you probably won't make the mistakes I did. If not...all I can say is, jump in and do it. Learn to thread it right, and wind a bobbin. Put it on "slow" and just start stitching on some old scraps. It took me about a week to get over that fear of pushing the wrong button and making it explode.  I think it's a great machine, and it sounds like you got a good deal. There are certainly others that do more & will probably last longer, but I think it's perfect for starting out. "No more twist! No more twist!"
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User: DragonLady
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 152 
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