Also applies to the 185, 192 (Spartan), 285 and 292 models. Probably one of the most neglected areas of a sewing machine is the bobbin area. We stick a bobbin in, sew, replace the bobbin, sew some more. It’s often … Continue reading
Wow! That may be my most risque title yet. The twins are 2 model 99k machines I picked up over a month ago now. I got both of them a day apart. So, I sat down at 10pm, and figured … Continue reading
The twins are 2 model 99k machines I picked up over a month ago now. I got both of them a day apart. The first one, possible name: Jellybean. (That’s her in front) I was watching this machine on ebay. … Continue reading
OK,.. so my sewing room is finally neat enough that I shouldn’t find this too embarrassing. This room doubles as a project room for me, so anything that doesn’t involve table saws and huge amounts of sawdust ends up in … Continue reading
An obscure “Will and Grace” reference. Karen Walker’s (Megan Mullally) character always cracked me right up. I apologise for my absence. I’ve been working on things, but no time to post. I tried to promise myself an article a day … Continue reading
I still say it’s 13, but Ryan says until I actually sell / part out the “spare” 99, it’s part of the herd. Hi. My name’s Tammi, aka Archaic Arcane, and I have a sewing machine addiction. … Continue reading
So I’ve finished cleaning up the Elna, and have begun the process of learning its “originalities” as a sewing machine. Naturally, I pulled up a copy of the user’s manual, and within 6 pages, I’ve learned something. Not so much … Continue reading
So, here it is, Canada Day, and we’re on our way to see a sewing machine. I found an ad in Kijiji about a week ago, for an Elna open arm sewing machine. My OSMG (Old sewing machine guy) keeps … Continue reading