[Michlib-l] Sewing machines

[Carol Shively]

Hi Milan,

We have a sewing program at the Manistee County Library for kids, and we
are currently starting a program for Adults.  We purchased 4 Brother sewing
machines XM1010 (product code 888-X73) from Amazon and 1 inexpensive Singer
Start model.  We also have 3 different ones that were donated to the
library.  The Brother machines work really well.  It's very simple to use
and the instructions include a CD/DVD.

 We started out with an inexpensive Singer, and I personally do not think
it is a good fit for us.  It seems like it has lots of issues.  We also
purchased some really cool sewing bags (Kemanner sewing machine carrying
case in several different vibrant colors) from Amazon to keep them clean,
and makes transporting them a lot easier.

The Mid-Michigan Library League has 2 sewing machines and 2 accessory boxes
to borrow as well.

We have 22 children signed up already, and of course everyone wants their
own machine.  We have to double up until we can possibly get a few more
donated machines.  We currently have 7 adults signed up and expect many
more.

We purchased all of the accessories from Amazon.  You can get some pretty
good deals from them.

Our kits contain the following items:

Seam rippers
Measuring tapes
Pin cushions
Straight pins with the ball on top
Thread
Scissors
Bobbins
Machine needles
Needle threaders (plastic)
Grease pencils
Hand sewing needles
Safety pins
Thimbles

We started out making simple projects like Halloween bags, pillows, hand
warmers, and placemats.  Then we went to a little more advanced projects
like Holiday stockings and fleece hats.  We have not used any patterns from
a fabric store yet. We simply made our own.

We are now starting a small quilt with 8x8 squares.  We will be
transferring a photo onto white fabric and this will be in the center of
their quilt.  This particular project will take more than one class to
finish.

If I can be of any further assistance please feel free to call me at
231-723-2519 and ask for Carol.
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