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    Bae, this is probably something that you have already explored but... have you asked around about someone, an oldtimer, who has been repairing sewing machines for years who might know a good source of a workhorse machine from the 60's?
    As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by razz View Post
    Bae, this is probably something that you have already explored but... have you asked around about someone, an oldtimer, who has been repairing sewing machines for years who might know a good source of a workhorse machine from the 60's?
    Excellent thought! I put out the feelers this morning, any old chunky machine will do, I don't require anything fancy.

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    Due to availability, I have selected this relatively unknown Singer Heavy Duty Variant, as the Plague People hadn't bought them up.

    Interestingly, in the time I took to decide, the 18 in-stock sold down to 3 in-stock.

    https://www.singer.com/cp6350m-sewin...osplay-edition

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    Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
    Due to availability, I have selected this relatively unknown Singer Heavy Duty Variant, as the Plague People hadn't bought them up.

    Interestingly, in the time I took to decide, the 18 in-stock sold down to 3 in-stock.

    https://www.singer.com/cp6350m-sewin...osplay-edition
    That will be a terrifically easy machine to use; great first choice!

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    So what will be your first project?
    As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
    Due to availability, I have selected this relatively unknown Singer Heavy Duty Variant, as the Plague People hadn't bought them up.

    Interestingly, in the time I took to decide, the 18 in-stock sold down to 3 in-stock.

    https://www.singer.com/cp6350m-sewin...osplay-edition
    Congrats on this decision! Enjoy playing with it

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    Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
    Cordura nylon, sailcloth, canvas, leather, that sort of thing

    Goal is to make bags, harnesses, camping gear and accessories.
    What will your first project be? I can't wait to see your creativity bloom in this arena.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
    Due to availability, I have selected this relatively unknown Singer Heavy Duty Variant, as the Plague People hadn't bought them up.

    Interestingly, in the time I took to decide, the 18 in-stock sold down to 3 in-stock.

    https://www.singer.com/cp6350m-sewin...osplay-edition
    Hey--that's almost as cute as my Janome Hello Kitty model! Wishing you many satisfying hours of stitching.
    It's interesting that sewing machines and baking supplies are suddenly hot items. It would be neat if there were a sustained revival of such homey activities.

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    Quote Originally Posted by razz View Post
    So what will be your first project?
    Poorly sewn masks to start with until I get the machine figured out.

    Then I'll try to make a sewing-machine cover out of a spare bit of old sail I have.

    And then get to hemming some pants that showed up recently, that I haven't gotten to.

    Pedestrian stuff :-)

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    Thanks a cute machine!

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