Sewing Machine: Who Has One? (Not an advertising thread)

Dear users, dear authors,
who among you has a sewing machine? Who knows how to use one? Who got one for Christmas? What do you usually sew with your sewing machine?

I have one ^^ but I’m a total beginner.
I got a W6 5500 at the beginning of the year. I also have the W6 serger.

I can use it to mend anything my little one breaks, and I’ve already sewn some small items of clothing.
A friend of mine who’s a seamstress said I’m not doing too badly and that my stitching is very neat. However, I think I still need a lot of practice.

I got started because my mother-in-law gave me a really old sewing machine. It sews jeans and leather great, but it can’t handle modern stretch fabrics at all.

I have a new serger, since my first one broke down after 25 years of loyal service. I also have a newer sewing machine and a foot-powered tabletop sewing machine—the kind that doesn’t need to be plugged in—that works perfectly. So sewing isn’t a problem; I can’t draft patterns, but I can alter them and adjust them to fit the body.

Hey there!

I have 3 :D
Two Pfaffs (one mechanical and one computerized sewing machine) and a Brother Innov-is1250 embroidery and sewing machine.
Plus an overlock and a coverlock...

And yes, I know how to use them.

I really love sewing, and I’m already really looking forward to moving into my new workroom in the new house so I can really get back to sewing there!

Best regards - Nina

I have one, too :-) It’s sitting there all neatly packed away in my crochet room. Yeah, and there it sits… and sits… and sits… It’s brand new… and that’s probably how it’ll stay ;-)
At some point, I got the urge to sew, but after two attempts, I realized I’d rather stick with a needle and yarn ;-)

I have a Bernna and I’m totally happy with it. It sews double straps with no problems and without me having to do anything except keep it plugged in. It also handles faux leather and other soft leathers just fine. It sews automatic buttonholes, and sewing in zippers is a breeze. I haven’t tried everything I could do with it yet—I haven’t had it that long. It also sews jersey perfectly. So it’s a great machine.
I’m still having some trouble with the embroidery features, but I’ll get the hang of it.

I mainly sew doll clothes, baby pants, and whatever else comes up or pops into my head. Before this, I had a Singer and wasn’t happy with it at all—I just had nothing but problems. 

I’ve always had a sewing machine—to me, it’s just part of having a household, like a pot :-). My first sewing projects were doll clothes, which I sewed on a Soviet copy of the “Singer”—you know, the one with the slim black body and a hand crank. It served me well for sewing clothes right up into my late teens. It actually belonged to my mother, though, and when I moved out of my parents’ house, I got my own—also a mechanical one, but with a foot pedal. It helped me a lot with my maternity dresses, my daughter’s layette, and our later supply of clothes, as well as with earning money. So every sewing machine is connected to a piece of my life story. In Germany, I bought a sewing machine within the first few months (this time a genuine Singer); it’s electric. I use it heavily at times and less so at others—now I mostly use it for household textiles or repair work. But I’d like to start sewing more clothes again; I’m already planning a pair of shorts for the summer.

I treated myself to a new sewing machine last year after my old favorite gave out.
I used the new one twice, then it broke and I had to send it in for repairs.
Ever since I got it back, it’s been leading a rather neglected existence in my bedroom closet. ;-)

Yes, I have several myself.
I’ve had a Pfaff for 20 years now, which I still use when something is small and tight.
A new Brother sewing and embroidery machine, plus an overlock and coverlock.
I run a small alterations business, and I can’t do without high-quality machines there. But these days I also sew a lot for ourselves, for friends, or for sale, and I also do embroidery for orders, etc.

I learned to sew on a mechanical machine in school. My mother had an electric “Privileg,” but unfortunately she never discovered any hidden talent in herself. I ended up using the machine. When I was 20, I bought my very first “Privileg.” It served me faithfully for many, many years. And then, after a whopping 40 years, it finally gave out. I was in the middle of sewing some new table linens and was almost done. Suddenly there was a “pop,” and a little black cloud floated above the machine.  So I bought a new one. I’m absolutely at odds with the automatic buttonhole feature. So far, I haven’t been able to convince the machine to sew buttonholes without using the automatic function. I’m actually great at doing that myself. But other than that, it does everything I expect it to.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a sewing machine, but I wouldn’t know how to use one anyway ;)

The only thing I’ve done with sewing so far is stitching together the body parts of my amigurumi.

But I’d love to sew long curtains for our new house. (I actually wanted to crochet them, but I never get around to it anyway ;))

While we’re on the subject: maybe someone can recommend a good (not too expensive) beginner’s sewing machine? :) 

I’m a beginner too, and I bought the W6 N 1235/61. The deciding factor for me was that it can sew jersey fabric, which means I can make kids’ clothes. I’m super happy with it.
I also think it’s important to have the right sewing supplies—like a rotary cutter, good fabric scissors, a large cutting mat, rulers, pins, and fabric clips. That makes working with it so much easier. And then, of course, the right needles and the right thread. I bought those directly from W6.

My crochet hook is on hold for now. I’m totally into sewing—it’s just so much fun right now.

I inherited a Singer sewing machine from my mom, but I’m a complete beginner when it comes to sewing. I can manage simple things somehow—they don’t always turn out pretty, but at least they hold together ;-)

I haven’t caught the sewing bug yet, and I probably won’t anytime soon—I enjoy crocheting (and knitting) way too much for that.

Hello
Even though this thread isn’t exactly new anymore.
Over time, I’ve added several little machines to my collection—from an old Singer treadle machine to a 1965 Veritas (already electric and fully functional) to a Brother embroidery and sewing machine. There are three more machines in the mix.
Each one is particularly well-suited for specific sewing tasks. My grandma taught me how to sew, and I’m passionate about it. The only thing I usually lack is the time to bring my ideas to life. Right now, I’m knitting more—and sometimes I use machines for that, too.
I already have a thousand ideas for my retirement and for the grandchildren who are yet to come.
My biggest dream, though, is to go to the Venice Carnival one day in a costume I’ve sewn myself.
I’m already collecting ideas for such a dress. The year I’ll make it happen is still written in the stars.