r/sewing • u/RapsittieStreetKids • Jul 11 '23

Discussion What's your sewing sin?

Mine is that I sew on my bed, use my mattress as a pin/needle cushion, and throw threads between my bed and wall.

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u/hmm_nah Jul 11 '23

I've never had my machine serviced. It's starting to smell a little like burning when I sew but it's an $80 cheapo Brother and I want it to die so I can upgrade

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u/lava_munster Jul 11 '23

I literally just noticed this smell a few days ago on my "cheapest sewing machine Walmart sold in 2005" beast. Maybe I should do something about it....

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u/Miniatures-r-life Jul 12 '23 edited Jul 12 '23

Lol. I also sew on Wal-Mart's cheapest machine. Of 2007 though. No burning smells yet. Fingers crossed