They don't last forever if used a lot - when do you replace them?
06-23-2016, 08:32 AM
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Rulers - Replace if they get badly nicked or chipped, otherwise I buy ones in sizes I think I need when I come across a good sale.
Cutting Mats - right now I have 3, one is about 20 years old but still functional, one is the main one I use its about 6 years old and is starting to get score lines that wont self heal, will be replaced soon, the last one is brand new received as a gift, the same size as my 20 year old one, so if I ever retire the old one the new one will replace it.
Rotary cutters - I have 3, they all work fine so I dont feel the need to replace them.
Rotary blades - consumable product, replace often when the blade shows signs of dullness or nicks
Pins - constantly throw away the bent ones, when my supply starts looking low I buy new ones to add to it
Needles - consumable product. I change needles with every project and sometimes mid project. I buy them in bulk lots of 100 or more on ebay.
Chairs - never had to replace my sewing chair, it works fine.
Sewing Machines - have my machine serviced once a year it doesnt need replacing. That being said, there is a new machine that I really want, so when I get that then I will have 2 machines to alternate using.
Scissors - have the good ones sharpened as needed. The ones I consider to be semi-disposable (fiskars mostly) get retired when starting to dull and moved into the office to be used as paper scissors.
Seam Rippers - I buy 2 or 3 of my favorite style at a time. Have to argue with my husband when its time to buy more as he cannot see how a seam ripper could possibly get dull!
Cutting Mats - right now I have 3, one is about 20 years old but still functional, one is the main one I use its about 6 years old and is starting to get score lines that wont self heal, will be replaced soon, the last one is brand new received as a gift, the same size as my 20 year old one, so if I ever retire the old one the new one will replace it.
Rotary cutters - I have 3, they all work fine so I dont feel the need to replace them.
Rotary blades - consumable product, replace often when the blade shows signs of dullness or nicks
Pins - constantly throw away the bent ones, when my supply starts looking low I buy new ones to add to it
Needles - consumable product. I change needles with every project and sometimes mid project. I buy them in bulk lots of 100 or more on ebay.
Chairs - never had to replace my sewing chair, it works fine.
Sewing Machines - have my machine serviced once a year it doesnt need replacing. That being said, there is a new machine that I really want, so when I get that then I will have 2 machines to alternate using.
Scissors - have the good ones sharpened as needed. The ones I consider to be semi-disposable (fiskars mostly) get retired when starting to dull and moved into the office to be used as paper scissors.
Seam Rippers - I buy 2 or 3 of my favorite style at a time. Have to argue with my husband when its time to buy more as he cannot see how a seam ripper could possibly get dull!
06-23-2016, 08:38 AM
#32
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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What's wrong with replacing an old item with something new before you have to? Nothing. I know a few quilters that feel guilt when buying a new rotary blade because the old will still cut if you repeat several times. They are not the happiest people to be around either.
Goodness! I can't imagine having to defend the purchase of a seam ripper.
Have to argue with my husband when its time to buy more
Last edited by Onebyone; 06-23-2016 at 08:41 AM.
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