Redsquirrel

Has anyone else here found that they use their hand crank more than any other machine for small sewing tasks around the house because its so Handy? I love not having to deal with plugging stuff in and dealing with cords. Just thread and crank.

Also, my 99 handcrank is my machine that I take to quilt guild meetings now. Its awesome for piecing and not having to deal with extension cords to my table. And its always a conversation starter.

miriam

I have one I take camping. Love it.

Vridar

and sews nicely and accurately and easily. Yes, I use my 128 HC for all the little odd jobs. I recently made an ATV seat cover out of Naugahyde scraps for a friend totally with the HC 128 because it was set up with correct thread. Took less time to sew the seat than to set up one of the others.

nanna-up-north

I haven't done that much with the HC yet but I love how it sews and Yeah.... you don't have to find the plug and outlet. Love it!

miriam

I learned on an old HC until I sewed my finger - then I got to use Mom's FW - I didn't use one in years but I think it gave me good ability to feed things through - the left hand HAS to guide the fabric - I think it would be a good start for anybody wanting to learn to sew. Use a finger guard around the needle as a precaution.

Cecilia S.

The hand crank which I have (F&R) sits on the windowsill and is always at the ready for sewing up.... Paper! Further to a parallel thread now on Sewing Paper. ;-) A paper napkin or scrap always rests in it, and one can sew a few soothing stitches for fun any old time. ;-)

miriam

Have you sewed paper bags? You can get some intricate designs - when you open them up put in a little battery operated light and turn off the lights. My GKs love doing that well I do, too.

Cecilia S.

Ron/Vridar - I am looking at your avatar... What happened? Did your dog eat your sewing machine?

Vridar

No, had late volunteer morning glories I wanted to reward. Dogs are being picture hogs. Got other machines for later avatars. Thanks for noticing.

amcatanzaro

Speaking of HC and finger guards. Is there a good HC to buy new or should I be looking at ebay for old ones?

And who else has the type of finger guard Sew Classic has? They seem to be out of stock whenever I look.