New Sewing gadget
06-11-2011, 03:50 AM
#42
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Too Big, Too Noisy, Too Expensive, What to do with the pins that have been used, A Two step process to grab a pin, won't take my flat longer pins, No space next to the machine to set it, any other negatives?
Positives: Can't think of any.
Jean
Positives: Can't think of any.
Jean
06-11-2011, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by B. Louise
I can't imagine having or using one of these. I'm sure my method is not as safe. Just like my grandma did, I hold several pins in my lips and "dispense" them from there. I was told as a child not to do it, but I always have. And I've never choked or swallowed one.
06-11-2011, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by traumaRN
Originally Posted by B. Louise
I can't imagine having or using one of these. I'm sure my method is not as safe. Just like my grandma did, I hold several pins in my lips and "dispense" them from there. I was told as a child not to do it, but I always have. And I've never choked or swallowed one.
06-11-2011, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by peaceandjoy
I don't see what the advantage is, but I do see some disadvantages. Besides the cost and size, it's noisy! You've got to use batteries, which aren't cheap and aren't good for the environment.
And what the heck do you do with the pins as you sew and remove them? Lay them on that oh-so-convenient paper funnel next to your already crowded workspace until you've got a pile of them and then load them back into the barrel?
Honestly, I am a gadget lover, sewing and in the kitchen. But I just don't see any positives for this thing.
And what the heck do you do with the pins as you sew and remove them? Lay them on that oh-so-convenient paper funnel next to your already crowded workspace until you've got a pile of them and then load them back into the barrel?
Honestly, I am a gadget lover, sewing and in the kitchen. But I just don't see any positives for this thing.
06-11-2011, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BizyStitches
Here is a new to me sewing gadget, watch the youtube video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTNR2...layer_embedded
Not sure I will get one, but something to think about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTNR2...layer_embedded
Not sure I will get one, but something to think about.
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