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Machine Accessories / Re: Bernina 730 Record presser feet
« on: April 08, 2020, 19:36:14 PM »
Many thanks for both replies, especially StitchinTime with the very useful leaflet.
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Machine Accessories / Bernina 730 Record presser feet
« on: April 08, 2020, 11:53:22 AM »
To all those with much more expertise than me, I wonder if someone could identify these presser feet in the photos (apologies for the rubbish quality). I have tentatively identified no. 1 as pintuck foot, no. 2 as buttonhole, no. 4 as (rolled?) hem and no. 5 as blindstitch (?). But I'm really not certain - thanks!
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Tech Know How / Re: PayPal
« on: April 07, 2020, 16:41:22 PM »
Thanks, Iminei. I'm happy to pay by credit card, but PayPal won't let me unless I also sign up for it.
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Tech Know How / PayPal
« on: April 07, 2020, 16:03:53 PM »
I'd like to subscribe, but I don't want to use (join) PayPal. Is there another way? Thanks
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Anyone used Pauline Alice patterns?
« on: March 13, 2020, 19:44:45 PM »
I made the Pauline Alice Port trousers a few weeks ago. They turned out ok after a bit of tweaking and fit reasonably well. But I wasn't overly impressed with the way the the front fly is put together - it seems quite bulky and inelegant (of course that could be due to my sewing skills). I found the instructions very confusing in general and in particular for the fly, and even the online tutorial seemed to differ from the written instructions. Also, the zip length given is completely wrong. They look fine but I'm not sure I would make them again.
I don't have a lot of experience in making trousers, but I found the Burda pattern I used last year (and a similar style) much easier, particularly the front fly.
I don't have a lot of experience in making trousers, but I found the Burda pattern I used last year (and a similar style) much easier, particularly the front fly.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello from Switzerland
« on: March 02, 2020, 12:16:00 PM »
I make clothes for myself (mostly). I'm not really very good at other crafty things, and to be honest not very interested, but I do like making clothes.
I'm not very neat though, so I'm trying to train myself to finish things off better. A good example is M&M's Ottoline jacket, which I'm halfway through - it has some nice side vents, but they're a bit tricky and I've managed to totally bodge one. I won't be posting any photos of it.
I'm not very neat though, so I'm trying to train myself to finish things off better. A good example is M&M's Ottoline jacket, which I'm halfway through - it has some nice side vents, but they're a bit tricky and I've managed to totally bodge one. I won't be posting any photos of it.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello from Switzerland
« on: March 01, 2020, 13:16:07 PM »
Thanks for the welcome!
Looking forward to using the Bernina, but good grief it's heavy - the postman lugged it up two flights of steps and looked on the point of collapse at the top.
Looking forward to using the Bernina, but good grief it's heavy - the postman lugged it up two flights of steps and looked on the point of collapse at the top.
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Vintage Machines / Re: Bernina 730 needles
« on: February 29, 2020, 19:24:54 PM »
Thanks for all the quick and helpful replies. I assumed that as it's an old machine, finding needles might be a problem - didn't realise that it would be so easy. I'm not an expert on sewing machines - the only one I've had until now is a very cheap Husqvarna Viking.
I've got the original manual and it says 705, so I'll be able to find them here - I normally use Schmetz anyway.
I've got the original manual and it says 705, so I'll be able to find them here - I normally use Schmetz anyway.
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Hi, I'm new... / Hello from Switzerland
« on: February 29, 2020, 16:26:13 PM »
Hello
I'm English, but live in Switzerland. Very pleased to have found this forum - I haven't been sewing very long and I've just acquired a vintage Bernina, so sure to need all your advice.
Lynne
I'm English, but live in Switzerland. Very pleased to have found this forum - I haven't been sewing very long and I've just acquired a vintage Bernina, so sure to need all your advice.
Lynne
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Vintage Machines / Bernina 730 needles
« on: February 29, 2020, 16:17:14 PM »
Hi all
I have just bought a Bernina 730 Record. It's wonderful and goes like a rocket, but I was wondering what type of needle it uses and where I can buy them. I've tried a Google search, but not got very far. If any Bernina 730 owners can help, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks
I have just bought a Bernina 730 Record. It's wonderful and goes like a rocket, but I was wondering what type of needle it uses and where I can buy them. I've tried a Google search, but not got very far. If any Bernina 730 owners can help, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks
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