Material is slightly lighter in color than depicted. Good to work with as I did the project myself. The material seems like it will hold up to lake conditions for years. I would purchase again.
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Singer Even Feed / Walking Foot #006185008-P
After reading scads of books on quilting and machine quilting, I broke down and bought a walking foot for my very inexpensive Singer Simple machine. This food is not made by Singer, but is high quality none the less. It made machine quilting so much easier than I ever thought possible. The material, including the batting, cruised under the foot like a dream. I have left it on the machine for small sewing projects as well and have found it makes thicker material easier to sew. I highly recommend this item for every machine!
Jeweler's Genuine Rubber Bulb Dust Blower - Gentle Air Cleaning
List Price: $8.99
Sale Price: $2.97
Today's Bonus: 67% Off
I use this rubber bulb dust blower for a final cleaning step before putting photographic slides in my scanner.
The action of the check valve for the air intake is very smooth. The rubber from which the bulb is made is very supple and not too thick. The brass noozle has just the right diameter for a nice high air velocity without too much resistance.
With all of these characteristics, I find that I can operate the bulb with an easy squeezing motion that is not too tiring on the hands, yet a few quick puffs from the bulb does a great job of blowing dust from the surfaces of my slides.
I still keep a can of compressed gas for blowing off larger surfaces (like the glass plate in my scanner), but this bulb lets me conserve the canned gas by doing a great job on the smaller surfaces of my slides and negatives.
Cuttlebug Adapter C New Packaging, 6 by 13-Inch
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $14.59
Today's Bonus: 27% Off
I love this adapter. I use it with the Big Kick so that I don't have to keep turning the pages on the platform. I use the plates that come with the Big Kick for embossing folders and Cuttlebug dies... and for Spellbinder dies, SU thin dies and other thin metal dies, I use this C Adapter platform and it works beautifully! I took this to class and let the ladies there use it and they all liked it. A few of them wanted to know where I got it.
Silver Polished Charm Bracelet For Most Major Charm Beads 7 Inch
When I received this product it looked very nice, but the clasp broke the first day and the first time it was taken off. Would not recommend this product.
Fellowes Hot Laminating Pouches, Letter, 3 mil, 25 Pack
List Price: $15.49
Sale Price: $10.07
Today's Bonus: 35% Off
This is the best laminating product I have found. Although not recommended, you can cut between the lamination when cool and the product will not fray or peel. Great for all my craft projects!
SINGER 3116 Simple 18 Stich Sewing
List Price: $129.99
Sale Price: $100.00
Today's Bonus: 23% Off
The only problems I've had with this Singer Simple sewing machine have been with tension on the thread. Once I got that figured out, I found that it sews beautifully. I've had it several years and sewn acres of cloth with it, and it has been very durable. If you've had trouble with the thread, I've explained below how I got it to work for me. I hope it helps you, because this machine is wonderful once you figure the thread out.
My husband bought this sewing machine for me because the old one I loved from the 1970's just couldn't be fixed any more. I was so excited to have a new machine, but right from the first I had trouble with the thread. It was easy enough to thread through, but as soon as I sewed, I would get a huge glob of thread on the bottom of the fabric, and it would get stuck down underneath, and I'd have to cut the whole thing out with scissors. Very frustrating. I struggled with it for months, and narrowed the thread problem down to two main things: the bobbin has to be threaded a specific way, and the tensioner on the upper thread sometimes doesn't catch the thread tight.
If the thread balls up underneath the fabric, there is no tension on the UPPER thread. If the thread tension knob is set correctly and there's still no tension on the tread, then the thread isn't seated right in the tensioner. I figured out how to fix it by accident. As I threaded the machine for the umpteenth time, I realized that I had pulled far too much thread out and wanted to not waste it. I took hold of the upper thread and dragged it back toward the spool. Then I realized that I had pulled that too far, so I pulled it down from the needle end again. The thread started to feel as if it had a little drag instead of freely moving, and then when I sewed, it worked perfectly!!! After all the hours of research and frustration, it worked!
Now when I thread the upper thread, I grasp it at the top and hold that part firmly so that the thread doesn't slip forward as I thread it through. Before I thread the needle, I give the thread a little tug, and if it has tension, I'm all set. If not, I pull it back and forth the way I described above until I feel tension. I've found that if I hold both the top and the bottom thread firmly as I pull back and forth, it seats more quickly, usually only once or twice. Ever since I've done this during the threading process, I haven't had a problem with balled up thread. I.E., once the tensioner is engaged, the thread doesn't slip out of tension while you're sewing. It only matters when you change thread and have to re-thread the machine.
One little note: If you try to pull the thread back and forth after you've threaded the needle, the needle will probably snap. (Yes, I had it happen to me.) So do the back-and-forth thing before you thread the needle.
Also, I found that it's a good idea to test your machine on a scrap piece of fabric right after you thread it to see if it is sewing correctly, instead of just sewing into--and ruining--that beautiful piece of velvet. Once I got used to how it felt when the thread was seated, I stopped testing it out so much. But until then, I found testing was a good way to save myself some frustration. (And sometimes I still do it to make sure everything is right before I sew into something that could be ruined.)
OK, the bobbin: the tensioner for the bobbin is right in the case. It is that little flap of metal that the thread has to pass through. You can adjust it with the screw that is visible on the outside. But that's probably not the issue, especially if you've checked it once. The thing to be sure of is that the bobbin has to be inserted into the case so that the bobbin will turn counter-clockwise when you pull the thread.
To seat the thread in the tensioner, put your thumb onto the bobbin to stop it from turning, and pull the thread through the slit in the metal flap that's screwed to the case. Pull it all the way across so that the thread pops into the rectangular hole. Now give the thread a little tug and check to see that the bobbin turns counter-clockwise. If it does, that's good. Wrap the thread to the left of the rod thingy that should be pointing up, and hold it with your finger against the outside of the case. Now turn the bobbin case around so that the thread should now be on the right side of the rod. Insert the case into the machine so that it's level and square with the hole it is going into. If it gets a little crooked, it can get stuck. Once it is in, gently pull up on the little flap that covers the center of the bobbin case. It will only come up about halfway. When the flap pulls up, you can push the bobbin case forward a little more to seat it,then let the flap close. That center flap slides a small piece of metal over so that the bobbin is held in the machine securely. You can then use the upper thread to pull the lower thread up through the hole, close the door, and replace the shoulder, ect.
I never got a DVD with my machine, so I never got any supplemental instructions except for the manual. But this is what I found works for me, and once I figured it out, I haven't had any problems. Sews like a dream.
As far as the other features, I've tried more than half of the offered stitches, and all of them have worked fine. The button-holer works great if you follow the instructions carefully, and I've made many vests with lots of button holes on the front that looked just beautiful. But I had to practice first, to learn how to do it. Once I had done about 10 or 15 I knew how to do it. Maybe it's not so simple, but this machine works very well.
I tried to use the threader, but just couldn't get the hang of it. I was used to threading by hand with my old machine, so I just continue to do it that way with this one. I've made clothes, quilts, pillows, costumes, curtains and even chenille stuff with this machine, and I just love it. I took off a star because there is some skill to be acquired in threading the machine correctly, and it won't work a darn if the thread isn't seated right. I almost gave it away before I figured it out. But once I got it right, it had been a wonderful machine. Very inexpensive (my husband paid $89 at Walmart several years ago), but a very good value.
I wished someone would have told me how to fix the thread problem earlier--that's why I'm writing this review now. It is a good machine, once you figure it out.
SINGER 2932 Sewing Machine
List Price: $169.99
Sale Price: $149.00
Today's Bonus: 12% Off
I haven't been overly impressed with this machine. Unless you have a death grip on the starting threads, they will be pulled into the machine and lock it up. I found the foot patel very difficult to get use to. When I press down and it either sounds like the machine is having trouble starting up or goes 90mph and is hard to control. I've given it almost a month and just can't take it anymore. I'm taking this machine back tonight.
Michley Sewing Kit with Sewing Basket, 41-Piece
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $24.97
Today's Bonus: 38% Off
I bought this basket because I wanted a place to keep all of my sewing supplies for small projects and mending the size isn't too bad and can hold quite a bit of supplies (with no room left for the projects) but the manufacturing quality was very poor
* the bottom/side of the basket was smashed in a bit (probably an issue just with mine, but it revealed how poorly constructed the basket is)
* the bottom is glued to the basket, and doesn't seem like it would hold much weight
* there are staples used to put the basket together that are sticking up
* the inner tray is a cheap plastic
* the notions included with the basket are a VERY poor quality (but I did not buy the basket for the notions, so I won't comment on them beyond this statement)
* the ruffle around the bottom (which had the potential of being useful to hold little instructions or various notions) is just a glued on ruffle that cannot be used as a pocket
* the lid does not stay open very well (hinges even look cheap)
My daughter loved the idea of a sewing basket and asked for one for her birthday, since she wanted a blue one and I could not find a blue one on Amazon, I went to a local Joann's store to see if they had any not only did they have some blue ones, they were much better made the ones they carried were Dritz St. Jane (which I have seen here on Amazon, but didn't pursue because most of them said you pretty much get whatever color they send you) when I saw that my local store had a 40% off sale on their sewing baskets, I not only bought her one, but also bought a replacement for myself not sure what I'll use this one for maybe a darning specific box that just holds my darning supplies for socks
This basket is okay (thus the 3 star-rating) maybe good as a starter basket for a little girl, but don't expect it to hold up very long to play
GBC HeatSeal NAP I Laminating Film Rolls, 1.5 Mil Thickness, 27
List Price: $142.90
Sale Price: $29.50
Today's Bonus: 79% Off
The photo shows 2 rolls and says "2 Pack". In the past i have ordered this same product from another supplier. It comes in a boxed by GBC (the manf) as a two roll kit. Shoplet sent me single roll in a platic shipping bag (roll was also damaged during shipping). I have not gotten any response from shoplet regarding the misleading "2 pack" photo.
DON'T BUT FROM THIS RESELLER
Kenmore 19106 Sewing Machine
I am extremely pleased with this machine. I have sewn some fairly difficult and unusual items since I received the machine to the mundane and enjoyed every minute of it. The machine is incredibly easy to thread. I have used a straight stitch and a zig zag stitch and discovered I can do more than I would ever have even attempted 20 years ago. Apparently with age I have gained patience and the machine and I get along extraordinarily well. I would recommend this machine as a wedding, high school graduation or college gift. It is serving me very well.
Mark Andrews ZeGear Seasonal - I Love Halloween - Quilt Squares
List Price: $13.99
Sale Price: Price Unavailable
Today's Bonus: 29% Off
I'm collecting things to put into a quilt for my daughter for Halloween. I guess that I Was a little early because there wasn't much out there when I started looking. This will be at the center of the quilt.
Velcro Brand Sticky Back Tape (0.75 X 18 Inches) - in your
I feel bad that I had to rate a 1 star review for a product that has worked well for me for years. But not so for this sticky back. I bought it to hold the grilles onto speakers in my home. That was over 6 months ago. The directions stated that the adhesive would cure in 24 hours. Actually, I just looked at the package, and it reads; "Easy to use, For smooth surfaces, Adhesive reaches maximum strength after 24 hours". Both surfaces that I used it on were wood. It never dried, setup, or cured. The velcro slipped out of place, leaving behind a sticky mess(see below).
After a very messy cleanup that required solvents to remove the stuff, I did it over but used regular velcro and contact cement. That worked great. What prompted me to do this review was that I found the box today, which I put the removed tape in, and the adhesive is still sticky. I think I'll call the company tomorrow. If they offer me a lifetime supply of sticky back velcro, I think I'll tell them "no thanks".
After a very messy cleanup that required solvents to remove the stuff, I did it over but used regular velcro and contact cement. That worked great. What prompted me to do this review was that I found the box today, which I put the removed tape in, and the adhesive is still sticky. I think I'll call the company tomorrow. If they offer me a lifetime supply of sticky back velcro, I think I'll tell them "no thanks".
Needlemaster 40-Piece Interchangeable Aluminum Knitting Set
List Price: $89.99
Sale Price: $29.99
Today's Bonus: 67% Off
I will be honest this kit is not perfect. But none of the interchangable needle kits you can buy actually are, so I can't really count that against this kit.
For the most part, I really like this kit. Here are just a few things it has going for it:
Widely available, and quite affordable if you have a weekly coupon from a certain popular craft store ;-)
Needles are pretty colors which keeps things interesting
Wider range of needle sizes than other kits
Allows you to make a twenty inch circular which, while not as short as the seventeen inch you can make with a certain other kit, is shorter than the twenty-four inch you can make with yet another kit
Metal needles, which I prefer to plastic or wood all types of yarn slip nice and easy
Nice points, not too sharp and not too dull
Individual pieces can be bought separately
Storage case is compartmentalized well and not too ugly
However, here is what it has against it:
Shortest circular you can make is twenty inches, which, while better than the twenty-four inch you can make with one kit, is not as nice at the seventeen inch you can make with another (works with a struggle for a hat, too short for collars)
Cables are a little on the stiff side and the bend where it joins the needle is a little weird HOWEVER it is not as bad as the non-interchangable Boye circulars (I hate those)
Some people complain that the cables and needles come unscrewed frequently but I really have not had a huge problem with this
My biggest complaint Boye needles are weird sizes compared to other brands. While Boye claims to set the standard, pretty much every brand is different in diameter (consistently so) for sizes six, nine, ten, and seventeen. I have no idea why.
This kit would be perfect if the sizes were the same as all other lines and it had a shorter cable option. As it stands, I still really do like this kit and recommend it but rather than actually view it as being all the needles you ever need, you might want to have a few needles of another brand in those four sizes that Boye makes strangely.
Brother Sewing Machine LX2500 Lightweight - 17 Stitch - 4 Step
This is categorized as a beginner model at Walmart so I picked one up for myself for the purpose of getting more mileage out of my old favorite threads. I'm a 56 year old guy who's never used a sewing machine before and I'm so glad I chose this one. The instructional DVD packed with this machine is top notch! Thanks to the great DVD I was up and running in no time and I sewed a button back on a pair of my favorite pants within minutes after threading the machine. I used to sew buttons back on and repair torn clothes by hand and WOW! What a difference this thing makes! It makes sewing so quick and easy! I love it! I can't say enough about how great the DVD is. The narrator speaks VERY clearly and just does an outstanding job. The picture quality is great. I highly recommend this machine especially for beginners like myself. The machine seems well built and sounds solid when it runs. Everything about it is user friendly. I'm totally satisfied.
Singer 1512 Beginners Sewing Kit, 130 pieces
List Price: $11.99
Sale Price: $5.99
Today's Bonus: 50% Off
I bought this kit from a store, not Amazon and mine is in pink (I didn't even see a red one offered in the store). It's a decent little kit. The scissors that I got were excellent: At the cheap price of the kit, I was expecting to be disappointed by the scissors, but these cut very very well. The needles and pins seem to be nice (though I received several pins that were completely dull on the ends, therefore they were useless. Neither of the pencils in the kit would mark, which I didn't mind too much (having others) but if that's a selling point for you, I would reconsider.
Like others have said, the container that this comes in isn't very portable. I haven't had any trouble resealing it to store the items in but it's only a temporary solution for me: I will definitely be finding a different way to store these things. In no way would I advertise this as being in a "reusable storage box."
As for the thread, I can't comment. I purchased this kit mainly for the pins, needles, pin cushion, thimble, and scissors. I have been using different thread (not from the kit) for all of my projects and have been very pleased with the results. I would guess that the thread in this kit would be good enough to at least repair a button or mend something small. It may be better but from past sewing kit experience, I never hold high hopes for the included thread.
Overall, this is a decent little kit. It's best for beginners or for someone who just needs a few sewing basics for occasional use like mending or small hand-sewing projects.
Badger Air-Brush Company Medium Needle for Model 100 and 150
Fits perfectly in my Badger 150 airbrush. The delicate needle arrived perfectly straight and unbent due to it's secure, proper handling. I will definitely buy from this supplier again, and will recommend others to do so as well. Thank you.
