This will require me to see if the two sewing machines in the house are actually functional and getting over my slight fear of them (I've sewn everything by hand up to this point).
o_O;;; Holy SNOT. For srs, see if they work. This is probably stuff you already know, but here's the checklist anyway.
1. Go and look up the model numbers and see if you can find/print PDFs of the instruction manuals or something if you don't have them anymore for threading/buttonhole/useful trick purposes
2. Make sure you have a ready supply of sewing machine needles. One needle- unless it breaks- is usually only good for about three garments (depending on fabric) before it gets all dull and starts chewing up your fabric. :P Also, Universal needles will work on any machine, but not all fabrics. Denim needles are good for heavy duty stuff (denim- obviously- brocade, curtain/tablecloth fabric), Sharps for synthetics, and Ball-points for knits.
3. Clean/oil the machine before using it if it's been sitting a long time. This will involve cotton swabs, WD40, tweasers, and possible a cannister vacuum. My mom has special teeny attachments for our cannister JUST so she can use it on her sewing machine (I also use them on my computer innards and keyboard ^^; )
4. Practice on some generic quilt cotton-type fabric to make sure that a) there is no WD40 in places where it will drip on and ruin your projects b) the tension is not screwy (PRIME how I HATE trying to adjust tension ><;;; ) c) the needle is okay (I usually put a fresh one in before I start a new project anyway) d)you put it all back together correctly after cleaning the thing ^^;;
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Holy SNOT.
For srs, see if they work.
This is probably stuff you already know, but here's the checklist anyway.
1. Go and look up the model numbers and see if you can find/print PDFs of the instruction manuals or something if you don't have them anymore for threading/buttonhole/useful trick purposes
2. Make sure you have a ready supply of sewing machine needles. One needle- unless it breaks- is usually only good for about three garments (depending on fabric) before it gets all dull and starts chewing up your fabric. :P Also, Universal needles will work on any machine, but not all fabrics. Denim needles are good for heavy duty stuff (denim- obviously- brocade, curtain/tablecloth fabric), Sharps for synthetics, and Ball-points for knits.
3. Clean/oil the machine before using it if it's been sitting a long time. This will involve cotton swabs, WD40, tweasers, and possible a cannister vacuum. My mom has special teeny attachments for our cannister JUST so she can use it on her sewing machine (I also use them on my computer innards and keyboard ^^; )
4. Practice on some generic quilt cotton-type fabric to make sure that
a) there is no WD40 in places where it will drip on and ruin your projects
b) the tension is not screwy (PRIME how I HATE trying to adjust tension ><;;; )
c) the needle is okay (I usually put a fresh one in before I start a new project anyway)
d)you put it all back together correctly after cleaning the thing ^^;;