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I replace things when they no longer meet my needs. This might be because it's worn out, or just because my needs have changed. For example, I kept my first sewing machine for over 20 years. I thought I would keep the second one just as long, but it turned out that after 3 years I wanted a bigger throat space, so I upgraded.
I give away items that don't meet my needs, but are still workable (for example, I like trying out rotary cutters, but I give away the ones that aren't my favourites). I've got another 20+ years in the workforce ahead of me, so right now I have more money than time. I'm not going to waste time using a rotary cutter blade that skips, when I can replace it and get on with my cutting. My jar for dull or bent pins sits next to my pin dish. Basically, as soon as something turns my fun into a chore, it's outta here. |
Basically, as soon as something turns my fun into a chore, it's outta here. |
Being a true irish woman I will use something up to the last. I only replace something early if I find a great deal on it and know it is coming to the end of it's functional life.
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Rulers: Haven't yet but some are showing wear and tear
Cutting Mats: Haven't yet but some are showing wear and tear Rotary cutters: Does it count that I went to buy blades and it was cheaper to buy another rotary cutter? Rotary blades: When they start to skip Pins: Constantly, I must be hard on pins because I am always needing more pins Needles: hand and machine get replaced as they get dull Chairs: Still on original one Sewing Machines: First one lasted 10 years (never liked it), Second one is still going strong after 20 years. Scissors: "Replace after someone uses them for cutting something like sandpaper, wire....." Seam Rippers: When I loose them! Somewhere in the house is a huge pile of seam rippers, I just haven't found it yet. |
Rulers- when markings worn off, or I break it
Mats- as needed I have a couple Olfas R. Cutters- every few years-if they are just plain worn out! R. Blades- when I'm done dealing with the skips Pins- when dull or bent Needles- when dull, bent- Chair- have a good one Sewing Machines- have a 20 yr. old Pfaff, plus a FW, 301A and a 15 Clone. Think I'm good for a while~~ Scissors-have lots! Faves are my Ginghers Seam Rippers- when dull, or can't find any more! |
Rulers-haven't replaced any, had most that get regular use for at least 10years
Cutting Mats- replaced 1rst lasted about 10years Rotary cutters- have replaced for a different type but not because it was worn. Old ones still work 15years later Rotary blades-when I have to keep going over a spot because blade is skipping(wish I would do it more often like my needles but sometimes I get lazy about taking them apart) Pins- hardly use so still using the same ones Needles-every new project-creates less frustration Chairs-still on the same one unless using the dining room table Sewing Machines- I have upgraded twice in 15years but all of my older models still run-one is 21 years old, not always a necessity to replace but sometimes just want new features. not looking to upgrade for many years now that I have my baby Scissors-have so many pairs, all still good, some old some not( I am the ruler and scissor queen as I have TMTC) Seam Rippers- I have about 4 pair but mostly use the one that came with my machine. They can last years, I guess replace when dull as I have no idea, haven't replaced mine |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 7582870)
We seem to be willing to buy the obviously consumed items such as thread, fabric, stabilizers, batting, etc. before they are completely used up.
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I replace items only when necessary.
quilting on my Bernina 1530 original Omnigrid rulers that I bought when they first came out. pins get toss when they are bent. needles are replaced when dull. |
rulers: mixture of sizes which replaced when break or not right size
cutting mat: if it bows or looses the lines rotary cutter: never just a mixture of sizes bought over 10 years rotary blades:I buy packs ready for when blade skips threads( very good at loosing the new pack) pins straight as I need them. Frequently bend them as I buy very fine safety pins very good at loosing or giving away and not having enough for next project. Needles machine and hand try to replace needle weekly for machine and hand needle when difficult to push through fabric chair I sit on anything as long as it's soft hate plastic chairs sewing machine, I have a selection of 6. Buy when I feel I need a new challenge scissors I have plenty from mum and grandma seam ripper these seem to come and go. Try not to loose them. Thread one colour a gray for piecing, top thread buy depending on colour of quilt same rule if hand stitching batting buy new for each project as no storage area for large roll fabric: I buy for each project and limit a stash to one cupboard. steam a seam as I want to use as it doesn't store and keep in good use. my worse problem is not changing my sewing machine needle enough by reading my list. |
I guess i pin alot more than some. I find the pins get dull after a while and they are hard bushing thru the fabric.
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