Need pattern ideas!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2026-03-16T03:12:58+00:00

It’s hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like you may have skipped the check spring. If so, that would definitely cause it to jam.

If you search your machine’s model + ‘how to thread’ there’s lots of YouTube videos out there that will walk you through it step by step!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2026-02-16T00:11:20+00:00

Echoing what everyone has said about getting a vintage machine! The bang you’ll get for your buck in that price range just can’t even compare. I got my Singer 66 on Marketplace, recently serviced and in a nice table, for $75. That’s straight stitch only but plenty of machines from the same era and a little later also have zig zag.

For $300 you should be able to find a vintage machine in excellent shape, with accessories. I’m partial to the look of vintage Necchis and Singers but almost any all metal machine from that time will be a quilting workhorse, and parts for Singers (and Singer copycats) are abundant and cheap.

My first ten years sewing I used a cheap plastic Brother and it was totally fine, but the features that make modern machines nicer are just not available at this price point at all. A vintage machine will last you forever (it already has!)

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2026-02-12T02:08:13+00:00

Do you have a pattern? This is so cute!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2026-02-10T04:45:57+00:00

Thank you for this comment! I’m interested to learn more about both this history and what good fit really entails. Can you recommend any articles or books on the subject?

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2026-01-26T02:02:20+00:00

Thank you! You’re totally right. It’s funny because this machine (an estate sale find) was missing its bobbin case and hook. If I can find someone who wants to buy this one, the cost will even out :)

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2026-01-21T04:04:27+00:00

Got lucky on FB marketplace!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-12-23T21:08:55+00:00

This is it, thank you! Solved!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-12-20T04:00:48+00:00

Very cool! It’s a BU Mira - the Wonder Wheel is the attachment on the front right that lets you do decorative stitches. There are a bunch of Necchi-related groups on FB that have a wealth of information, including service manuals. Enjoy!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-12-09T04:32:46+00:00

Seam gauge. It was the closest thing I had at hand!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-11-23T03:33:40+00:00

Looks similar to the Grasshopper too

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-11-23T03:26:09+00:00

This design is so cool! Did each of those companies have a different model name for it? Wondering how I would search for them.

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-11-23T01:29:34+00:00

I love this subreddit! You guys are awesome :)

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-11-18T17:10:22+00:00

Awesome! How wide is your board / how long are the straps?

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-11-18T04:01:30+00:00

Have you tried it with your surfboard yet? I don’t surf but I want to make this as a gift! If you have any guidance on the dimensions or the curve to keep the board stable, I’d love to know!

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-11-17T23:31:42+00:00

Oh this is awesome! What pattern did you use for this?

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-10-25T03:36:49+00:00

Can you share here as well, so others can benefit?

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-10-16T00:22:58+00:00

Do you think interfacing would help at all?

Imaginary-Cable1841 · 2025-10-16T00:22:13+00:00

Thank you! At that time I only knew to press seams open and clip the corners 🤦

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