Is this good for a craft area? Card making/scrapbooking. Would it be good for a small sewing machine? Thank you.
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Yes it works fairly well for crafting. This past winter I set up on my patio while in Texas. It was lovely to be outside sewing. I have a small Janome machine.
1808646
No, doe this table is sturdy I don't think it's big enough for a craft work.
1676041
It depends on a couple of things. First, how strong is your interest in sewing? This may sound stupid, but if you are not sure you are going to enjoy the art of sewing I would buy the least expensive thing possible that will still yield good results. That is what I did. The Sewist 500 fit the bill perfectly for me to learn how to sew. It is basic and mechanical, so it is virtually indestructible for novice sewers. However, after about a year, I realized the machine was not going to meet my needs for the long term. At that point, I began investigating alternatives and purchased a mid-arm Juki that is specifically for quilting. I love it. It does exactly what I need it to do and does it beautifully. So, the second part for you to consider is what is your sewing interest and how accomplished are you? If you are a novice and are uncertain, then stick with the Sewist. It is very much a generalist machine. Does it have 30 different stitches? No. Do you need 30 different stitches? Not unless you plan to do embroidery. If that is your plan, you may find you outgrow the 8077 pretty quickly, too. If you already have an interest established, look for the machine that best sets you up to follow that passion. I also highly recommend going to fabric stores etc to test machines. Don't just read about them online and then buy. Seriously, each one has a different personality. Find the one that fits you.
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I also sew - the board bends a bit. I'd be reluctant to apply too much pressure. I use my regular board that is set up in my sewing room.
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I currently use this for sewing, and it only shakes at a particular sewing speed. If I sew faster or slower, no shaking, but there's a "sweet spot" where it shakes quite a bit. I have a pretty basic Singer sewing machine, and so far I'm doing pretty limited light-duty and craft sewing, not garments and not frequently. If you do a lot of sewing, you'll probably want to invest in something more substantial; but if you're a light use hobby sewer, this might be just fine.
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I use mine for making iris folding cards. You can look up how on the Internet, take a class or buy an iris folding book. If you make cards you may use it for layering pieces.
2011348
Sure. I use it for a sewing table and it is awesome. I bought it for the huge amount of storage underneath for my sewing fabrics. It's very sturdy. I love mine.
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I got mine to use as an ironing station next to my sewing machine so I could easily press quilt blocks without having to race back and forth to the ironing board. Seems like it should work ok.
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No. & No, This is not for machine Quilting, It is for top stitching. It can be used for top stitching close to the edge or over lapping of Fabric.
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Sounds like a good idea. Try it. Access to a sewing machine would be really handy.
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Hello! This is a simple straight-forward sewing machine. Easy drop-in bobbin (you don't have to wind bobbin separately on top of machine). It does have different stitches to choose from, it's lightweight although not "toy-like". I would NOT use this for sewing a heavy fabric, like denim. It would be great for craft projects, sewing hems and the like. Hope this helps you! Your mom's 89 and still wants to sew..."GO, MOM!!!"
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Yes, I believe you could use it for that. I copy my patterns on it and stitch over them for paper piecing quilting.
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I would imagine so, I'm an electrician and I use it to tap electrical cabinets and equipment which are made from steel. I've never seen that type of sewing machine but I can't imagine these taps wouldn't work. Sometimes I drill a small pilot hole before I use the tap bits for thicker gauge material.
1508004
Yes, I use it for a sewing table, computer work (17 inch laptop), and for scrapbook work. It is sturdy, portable, and height adjustable.
1448743
That's exactly what I used it for. No sewing machines here... Just needed good thread for mending little hem tears, etc.
758309
I love this machine. I have done some light quilting so I think it should sew denim but can't swear to it. I purchased for quilt classes due to its light weight. Hope that helps a bit.
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I am just starting to make quilts, I know this is a quilting stitch. I am not sure if the machine will have the capability. I think it will on small projects with a special foot.
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It is very small! My mom does a lot of crafts, so I bought it for the use of her crafts.