Fiskars 12-59777097 12-IN-1 Sewing Multi Tool

Cheap Fiskars 12-59777097 12-IN-1 Sewing Multi Tool Review

Janome Memory Craft MC300E Embroidery-Only Machine By The Each

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Homespun Bertha Sewing Cabinet-Oak

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Osborne #266 Left Handed Sewing Palm

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Brother XL2610 Free-Arm Sewing Machine with 25 Built-In Stitches and 59 Stitch Functions

Cheap Brother XL2610 Free-Arm Sewing Machine with 25 Built-In Stitches and 59 Stitch Functions Review

I made a decision to start sewing, so I needed to buy a more reliable machine than the one I was borrowing from a friend that was old and annoyingly difficult (not the best thing to relearn a skill you'd never really mastered in the first place). However, I didn't want to spend a lot of money to get the fanciest machine ever when I know that I have a tendency to obsess over things for a few weeks and then get bored. Plus, I wasn't even sure I'd be good at it. So I did my research and although I must admit that my decision to buy this particular machine had a LITTLE bit to do with it being pink, I liked the price and the simplicity. Anyway, 6 months later I still love my machine and it's so easy and reliable. We have our moments but my friend with a 500 dollar machine has the same issues with hers (it's just a sewing thing) so all in all, I totally recommend this machine if you're like me and want cheap, easy and simple. It's a bargain. Maybe it won't last to pass on to my kids but it's a great stepping stone.

Butterick Beach Bags Sewing Pattern #3562

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Black Tutto Mascot Serger Sewing Machine Companion Case

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In Love Mini Travel Sewing Kit

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Singer Stitch Sew Handheld Portable Sewing Machine

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White 3032 35 Stitch Sewing Machine with Built in Button Hole

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Simplicity 8071 Sewing Pattern Misses Swimsuits Size 16 - 20 - Bust 38 - 42

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Leisure Arts I Can't Believe I'm Sewing

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Mundial 1859 CushionSoft 9 1/2" Multi-Layer Quilters, Pink/Cream Handle

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Fiskars 9911 Spring Action 8-Inch Multi-Purpose Scissors

Cheap Fiskars 9911 Spring Action 8-Inch Multi-Purpose Scissors Review

The Fiskars 9911 model pictured with this listing is the older version of these same scissors -- which is the reason I chose to purchase them here. However, it appears that Fiskars no longer produces the version pictured. They new model has been redesigned to be more "ergonomic" I suppose... but the slide lock mechanism on the new models isn't located in the same spot which makes it slightly less convenient for me large hands. Also, the lock on the new model tends to slip forward when cutting and hinders the range of the scissors and will occasionally slip back and let the scissors open when they are in my holster.

All in all I have always been happy with the Fiskars scissors -- the blades stay sharp and the cutting action is smooth -- but as with some other products in the past (think "New Coke") the older model is superior to the newer.