Hello, everyone. 

I picked up my first sewing machine about a week ago (Janome New Home ML 3023) and the first thing I did was disassemble and get it in working order.  It required quite a bit of oil and a touch of grease, as a couple of parts were locked up.     Now it's working like a charm.  I have no idea if this is a good sewing machine or not, but at $30 USD, I figure it's a good starter machine. 

So far, I've made a skull cap and a simple glove from t-shirt material (to practice my skills) and hemmed some maternity jeans for my wife last night after watching a YouTube instructional.  The look she gave me when I completed a quality product was priceless.

This forum seems like this a great place to swap ideas and learn some really good tips and skills.  Thanks for having me!