You can make do without a lot, but if you are trying to sew with a garage sail disaster machine, you'll just end up pulling your hair out. Better to save up, and buy a machine (even a cheap one) that is reputable. In that vein, if you buy used, spend the extra money to have it checked out, and tuned up at a shop.
Same with sewing tools. Want to make your own bias tape? Just buy the stupid bias tape maker, instead of spending ages folding it all by hand. Scissors? Don't use the paper scissors from the living room, ever. You'll regret it. Pins? Don't go with the super cheap bendy ones.
Having the right tools makes the job easier, and less likely to devolve into frustration.
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Date: 2011-04-28 06:09 pm (UTC)Right tool for the job.
You can make do without a lot, but if you are trying to sew with a garage sail disaster machine, you'll just end up pulling your hair out. Better to save up, and buy a machine (even a cheap one) that is reputable. In that vein, if you buy used, spend the extra money to have it checked out, and tuned up at a shop.
Same with sewing tools. Want to make your own bias tape? Just buy the stupid bias tape maker, instead of spending ages folding it all by hand. Scissors? Don't use the paper scissors from the living room, ever. You'll regret it. Pins? Don't go with the super cheap bendy ones.
Having the right tools makes the job easier, and less likely to devolve into frustration.