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Stiff and hard to use | 2 |
I bought my first sewing machine and made the mistake of purchasing a large package of different color threads. The threads were reasonably inexpensive and I soon discovered that they were a false economy. The cheap thread breaks and doesn't flow through the machine as well. I ended up throwing them all out. | 4 |
Fun medium to work with at a good price. If you have eyesight issues, you can use this like cross-stitch or needlepoint canvas or create 2D or 3D projects with a pattern. | 5 |
The kit includes items stated, but the thread is not sorted and the thread chart is not in color nor are the patterns in color. The color numbers are not all from the same manufacturer - so trying to figure out what is meant to go where is a royal pain. I finally decided that I'd just chose colors on a per design basis and not worry about it. The patterns themselves look fine. | 3 |
pretty colors, but most are muted, there aren't any primary or very bright colors. Lots of 'dusty rose' and grey-blue, and weird shades of gold. | 4 |
These are very nice sequins for the price as an add-on. I will say that getting them out of the package without making a mess was a little bit of a challenge, but I did manage to put them into tiny plastic storage jars. | 5 |
Shipped fast. The yarn is super soft. Until I crochet with this I am giving this 1 star. I crocheted with the Kitty one and there were a lot of blemishes in the yarn. | 1 |
Works nicely. Just need a project that calls for this style of embellishment. | 4 |
These are good - sterling crimp covers | 4 |
Excellent portfolio for high schoolers to carry artwork to and from school. Seem durable enough to last at least one school year or more. | 5 |
these embossing folders are really great for creating backgrounds on cards or for a small art project. A great value too. | 5 |
I love love love this glue. It's archival and dries fast and clear and stays where you put it. Itdoesn't cause any paper discoloration either. I will definitely be buying this over and over | 4 |
Nice set, however doesn't line up perfectly with the stamp set but I'll use it anyway. | 4 |
Very nice mold | 5 |
They are ok, but have a tin-like look. If I do it again I need to go with sterling. | 3 |
Even though I received two of the smallest hooks broken, I'm not shocked because they are wood and they have very small necks. Not complaining only stating. I was after the larger hooks anyways and for what I paid for this set, loving wooden hooks but they are expensive and I tend to loose, break or the hook goblins take them to that unknown place in the night where missing sock mates go too, so for me it's worth it. 3 stars due to some sanding I had to do on heads that kept catching on yarn but hey, the price was right and shipping free. Good starter set but if you haven't ever used wooden hooks, I wouldn't gauge the experience off using these. I usually spend about $8.00 - $12.00 for a decent wood hook. I have mobility issues, joint pain, arthritis, carpel tunnel etc etc blah blah and I've fallen in love with wood hooks for the way they actually heat up during use and the yarn glides off the hook without too much hand work. So my opinion is these hooks are great for keeping duplicates of your favorite wood hook but not for serious crocheters. I will say the two largest hooks have nice necks and heads and seem very durable. Like I said, just took a fingernail file and filed off some rough areas and good to go. | 3 |
I love these canvas sheets for when I'm doing a painting I want to frame. I had a partial pad that I bought 20 years ago and was so pleased to find the same brand again. Really nice quality and nicely primed. | 5 |
Feels a bit cheap but works OK in my Cuttlebug using the standard A+2B plates. Since it's so small it can leave a line if you want to make cards that are a 4.25x5.5, otherwise I think it's ok for the price. | 3 |
Beautiful fabric, the color is red, not dark like the pic. | 3 |
Really nice one and fast service. | 5 |
I like these great colors | 4 |
perfect size, something rattles inside? | 4 |
These felt pieces are colorful and a nice thickness. They are nice to use as backing for some art projects that add a pop of color. They can be used for any other craft project to add color or softness.
I received a discount to purchase this item but it did not influence my review. | 5 |
Too large for the beads I ordered but is very handy for a myriad of other crafting and garden needs | 4 |
gave it as gift and she loves it | 5 |
I love all three brushes, they all have good amount of ink and I can press down and be rough with them. | 5 |
I prefer Ranger products to Tim Holtz. I feel like you get more for your money. This was a great purchase. | 4 |
Works great for my projects. | 5 |
Pretty hole punch! It's easy to use and a great addition to my snowflake punch collection. | 4 |
I love these spacers! I just received them yesterday and already have made quite a few pairs of earrings with them and they really accent them just perfect! I think these would also work good for spacers for bracelets too. I will definitely be purchasing more of these. They work and look great! | 5 |
Great for a beginners introduction to....The beads are poor quality but a good for learning & practicing. One you are comfortable with the easy process you can move on to Japanes beads that are the best quality. I am enjoying playing using youtube instruction videos. | 5 |
I JUST received them, and they are going back. Everything about them is cheap. The metal is rough, the handles are cheap molded plastic with rough burrs on them. The plastic bends when you are trying to crochet, which makes crocheting difficult.
The case is cheap and nasty as well as gaudy. The plastic strips that hold the hooks in the case look like they will snap in a couple of uses, or rip off the lining, which the hooks catch on when being removed. The burrs on the hooks and the texture of the lining have a Velcro effect.
The sizes on the smaller hooks may as well not be on them, they are tiny, and only pressed in, not coloured, so you need a magnifying glass to see them.
All in all a waste of money. | 1 |
Love the little Xyron for small stickers and this product is so dependable in my opinion. | 5 |
My favorite solid color paper is always Core'dnations. | 5 |
This die enable me to turn out a very cut little bird. The dies in the package offer a nice variety of looks and the cut is clean and precise. I will be using this die in several of the cards I make because it offers a nice focal point and the color combinations are endless. | 4 |
great beading needles | 5 |
I haven't figured out what to do with this gnome tape yet... but I LOVE it!!!! | 5 |
I'm somewhat new to sewing and i decided to buy this because i thought it would be easier to use most of the time instead of using a scissors! I could not have been any more right! Very easy to use, very well made and its cheaper here than i have seen it most places! | 5 |
Great for stamping images that will be colored with alcohol based inks like Copic markers. Ink does require a bit of dry time before coloring, but I'm usually stamping more images that by the time I'm done stamping, the first image is dry. | 5 |
Love the new Sizzix Flip-it Card Framelit dies - so easy to put together a great looking card, and it comes with numerous smaller dies to complete your card and I've used some of the smaller dies to complete other regular size cards. Makes cardmaking so simple.
Everything to make your card! | 5 |
retains elasticity and fits into small holed beads | 5 |
I HAVE to have this for my knitting projects. It works great, is easy to reset, and it's adorable also! Highly recommend this item. | 5 |
I love this little thing for cutting little detail areas I could not reach | 5 |
glad I bought for my Big Kick to use with Darice embossing dies | 5 |
Nice spacer will make another purchase | 5 |
preparing for my art class!! | 5 |
High quality, a tight stretch. Great price! | 5 |
Works great for work hardening wire wrapped rings and rounding them. This mandrel does not have a groove in it. If you need one with a groove, this one is not the one. But otherwise this works great. | 5 |
a nice set of plain wood blocks ideal for Whittling | 5 |
refill. I always keep score tape on hand for easy use! Strong and easy to apply and tear. | 5 |
Great product worked well for painting on some fabric, I love this stuff I always suggest it. | 5 |
Love love love....excellent value! | 5 |
nice case... wish it had a snap close... i need to put a rubber band around it to keep it shut... beads are nice color and quality.... only a few broken ones | 5 |
This was the first set of copics I got, and it's a great pack of skintones. :) | 5 |
Plastic pieces of crap. | 2 |
Wish I had more. Going to have to order some more, now that I'm working with leather again. | 5 |
Darice,1201-15 Value Pack Hole Punches in 3 Shapes
These hole punches work well.
Just be aware that even though the picture shows 3 hole punches in the size of 3/16", that is not what is actually in the package.
I have received two sets of these and both have a 3/16" star, a 3/16" heart, and a 1/4" circle punch. | 5 |
That's OK | 4 |
While I appreciate the timely delivery of the order, of late I have been disappointed with the quality of material being received. While the pictures seem to show a seemingly thick, textured fabric, many times within the last few months, I have been receiving flat, thin material. I am very disheartened as when I think of fleece, I expect to receive something that is reasonably thick with some texture. It is my suggestion that the company double checks with their supplier to ensure that customers like myself get the quality of material we expect to receive when ordering. | 2 |
Fiskars are great - but the Titanium are above and beyond. Love them! | 5 |
I repaired a pair of snowboard boots with this stuff. Granted, it took a lot of it, but it held up to 102 days of hard riding. Good job, Sugru! | 5 |
some brush handle were loose a jiggle when painting. | 2 |
Good canvas for the money. | 4 |
Nice calligraphy pens! | 4 |
Fantastic DVD Great Instruction | 5 |
looking for a three hole punch for my home and this is all metal, very strong and great value for the money. | 5 |
it gives a nice shape to work | 5 |
Nice pins - fairly sharp. | 5 |
my blue crazy lace 8mm beads do not look like these. The coloraction is not as distinct--the colors seem more of a mysty variation. In the sample beads you show the variation is distinct. I LOVE the ones that are pictured. The ones I received look like a different kind of material.
I appreciate that the beads come as a full strand and the sizes are the same and they come very quickly!!!!
Unfortunately the downfall of ordering on line is that you do not know what you will recieve | 3 |
This stencil is a quite difficult to use. I tried using the powder to transfer the design onto my quilt with no luck. It is too flimsy to trace the design. So back in the envelope it went. I love the idea, I just need to find out how to transfer the design to my quilt top! | 3 |
Cute stencil, served it's purpose well. | 3 |
Love the yarn- I do not inderstand the price difference. This order price $7.27 and in September the identically same item and item number was $2.88. Why? | 5 |
Super heavy-duty, can handle itself when punching through two to three dozen sheets of 20lb paper. This 3-hole punch is not only superior in its quality and design, but is a virtual STEAL at this price!! I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone looking for a quality and affordable paper punch! Love, love, LOVE my new 3-hole punch!!!!! | 5 |
Unfortunately my needles were not in the best of shape. The #2 tip were bent and I couldn't even get my #4's on the cable because they were bent. I was able to fix them well enough to use but I was very disappointed. | 1 |
I can not even begin to write a review that would express how much I LOVE this product. I make handbags, totes, small coin purses and this helps the bag hold its shape. If you need an interfacing that is pliable yet holds it shape, look no further. This is what you want! | 5 |
These are overpriced and cheaply made The lid won't stay on. I was really disappointed in these. | 1 |
Fun colors! The size works well on planners! | 5 |
These small keys are wonderful to tie on a piece of ribbon and give as gifts. I read my students the book Auntie Claus every year, and last year I started the tradition of giving each student one of these keys after I read the book (the book teaches that the "key" to Christmas is that it is better to give than to receive)-they are sturdy and well made keys, so the students feel like they are getting something very special. | 5 |
Gave as gift to friend who crochets . | 5 |
These are awesome!! | 5 |
beautiful paper and just the right weight | 5 |
I have only had this for a few hours, but I just had to write a review immediately. I've already done some sewing since I received this and it is so useful. Before, I would have to pick up each pin individually off the table and push it into a cushion. Sometimes, I would forget one and it would get pushed onto the floor. Now, all I have to do is sweep this around the table and it picks up all of the pins. I can literally throw the pins on to it and the Grabbit will "catch" them.
I quilt a lot so this is definitely a must have. Worth every penny! :) | 5 |
easy to maneuver and plenty of room for my supplies. Great buy! | 5 |
I have one of the circular counters, but they often roll away (and then I end up searching for them). This is very easy to use, and it doesn't roll away from me! Very happy with it. | 5 |
Was what I expected. | 3 |
this scroll border punch is so beautiful whether you use it to get a bottom border on your cards or scrapbook pages or you just want a little something special to wow everyone looking at your scrapbook page this is the punch to really impress | 5 |
I was so very excited to find this item. Previously, I had bobbin thread running amok in my sewing basket which consumed a lot of my time (rewinding, de-tangling etc...) Now everything is neatly in its place and no more mess! | 5 |
Love these for making jewelry, used on necklace and bracelets. Good quality and would purchase again. Cannot think of anything bad to say about these | 5 |
Great tool in my sewing box that I never knew I needed. Seriously, I love it! | 5 |
These clips allow me to attach the binding by machine without having to use any fusible. I first cut 2" binding strips, fold in half and press, sew a scant quarter straight stitch from the back, press so the fabric is ready to be folded over the edge, and then start using these wonderful little clips about every five inches. I then set my machine to a blanket stitch and follow the edge of the fabric along the straight stitch line. The clips make all the difference in being able to attach the binding by machine. | 5 |
just what I needed for teaching beginners. | 4 |
These are wonderful cartons for storing our ranch eggs in! I shopped hard for a deal this good and this is the best I found. | 5 |
Washes out quickly and bleeds | 2 |
Very low loft. I was not impressed and will not be purchasing again. | 1 |
Need I say more. My son did this artwork by hand and his imagination. Drew with pencil first, designed himself, then colored in with Copic markers, the colors are amazing and smooth. He won't use anything else! Simply amazing! | 5 |
Just what I was looking for, thanks. | 5 |
Very easy to use and customize on many media. | 5 |
(Please check back as I plan to update this review as I continue using this machine to the fullest)
This is going to be a difficult review to write. The reason is because I have to keep it concise, but also because there is so much that I want to know when shopping for a serger, and I want to help others with as much information as possible, but I have to keep my words confined. I will do my best.
I have used a wide variety of sergers from Juki, to New Home/Janome, to Bernina and Baby Lock. I have been designing clothing of ALL types for a long time, so my perspective on sergers might be different from a casual user, but I will try to hit upon some of the high points that I look for when shopping for a serger.
OVERALL DESIGN
Wow, I have to say, the mind that designed this machine is BRILLIANT. Very practically designed, this serger has many things that I have said, "I love this serger, but I just wish.." about other machines in this price range, especially. Some of the features in this machine remind me of the Bernina serger I have worked on which cost a lot more than this serger does.
-ENORMOUS amount of storage with special places hidden inside the machine keeps everything you need handy, without additional clutter in drawers or pouches that can get misplaced.
-Extrended table is amazing. I LOVE it. It makes it so that I can sew large items without that drooping off the machine that happens so often with other sergers, causing a struggle to finish seams well.
-Narrow cuff- FINALLY! A WAY TO DO CUFFS AND LEGS! I LOVE this feature
-Presser Foot lever on right front side- very handy compared to BEHIND the machine
-Accessory Pieces easy to take on and off of machine for ease through sewing experience (extended table, free arm, trim basket, etc)
THREADING
This is one heck of a machine. One thing I hate is that I have to thread machines if the thread breaks and it is often tedious and frustrating. This serger is the easiest that I have ever used in terms of threading (other than a Baby Lock I used once that blew the thread through the holes a long time ago). It is quick, easy to do and works very well. Everything is VERY well laid out and marked.
AUTOMATIC THREADER
Works like a DREAM. I absolutely LOVE this feature. Very quick and easy to do without fussing, and it WORKS!
DVD
I would HIGHLY recommend that you take the time to watch the DVD before you use your machine. It appears that the Project Runway machine is used for the DVD, but it is very similar to this machine so it won't be difficult to follow. The DVD is VERY well done with excellent close ups and it even repeats twice each lesson so that you can follow while you try to use the machine. Even though I have worked on sergers for years, I found the DVD to be a great help to learn the nuances of this machine. There are a lot of tips in the DVD that will help any sewer.
PERFORMANCE
I have used this machine on a variety of fabrics with excellent results. I have not used it on a full fledged project yet, which I intend to do very soon so I will update my experiences. For straight sewing, it works very well. It is a powerful machine that does not seem to struggle or lag for basic stitching. Once I get into the difficulties involved with crotch seams, super stretchy knits with curves, and thicker seams as in denim, I will report as to how this machine handles all of those things. Up until now, I have used it to work on a simple shirt with thick interfacing and homespun fabric and it worked great. The shirt was started previously and I used the serger to work on it quite a bit.
WHAT I LIKE
-free arm
-extended table
-excellent storage in machine and table
-easy to thread
-well laid out and labeled
-AMAZING needle threader
-DVD is excellent for beginner or advanced sewer
-comes with blind hemmer and gathering foot (which I will test more thoroughly and update this review)
-extra thread storage in extended table
-presser foot lever on side instead of back
-LED light is more like natural full spectrum light and not yellow
-instruction manual very well laid out and covers everything
-designed like I would want a serger to be designed with storage and practicality in mind
WHAT I DON'T LIKE
-some of places to store specific parts seem to fit a bit tight in the snap in areas(might loosen over time)
-trim trap does not seem to fit easily at times, so have to mess with it occasionally, but not that big of a deal
-needle goes in with hex screw- if lose/misplace screw driver, might be hard to find another in a pinch
THE BOTTOM LINE
The use of a serger for me is situation that takes some time to fully explore, as I want to push the serger to perform all different tasks. This serger so far has really impressed me with the practical way it was designed to not only accomplish a lot of different processes easily and quickly, but to store parts within the machine itself. The extended table and free arm are FANTASTIC features of this machine. I have found that the sergers ability to handle basic processes has been very good. It has cut through shirt, knit, and thicker fabric and sewn beautiful stitches right out of the box. The instructional materials that come with this machine are way above what I have gotten with any other machine to date (and I have worked on a lot of machines over time). There is a lot of attention paid to giving as much information as possible for beginners as well as advanced sewers in a pleasant and clear way with no guessing or wondering what is meant.
I have to say to this point I am completely impressed with this serger.
I plan to continue working projects on this serger over time, and will at that time update as my experiences with the serger help me give you more insight if this machine might be what you are looking for. I plan to experiment with the gathering foot, blind hem foot, differential feed, and the extra arm for stretch fabrics soon and will add those to this review somehow.
At this point, I am really impressed. Five stars for well-thought out design, performance, and ease of use, as well as instructional materials.
UPDATE April 29, 2015
TOOK FABRICS THAT NO OTHER MACHINE DOES WELL AND CONQUERED THEM
I have had a chance to sew on this machine a bit more and I put it to the test. I have made pageant dresses on other sergers and there are some fabrics that caused me no end of trouble and frustration so I had to be REALLY REALLY careful. One of these fabrics is stiff organza which has metallic feel to it with an iridescent sparkle as the light hits it. The other is a very beautiful black lace fabric (rayon) which is prone to draping and has to be sewn as one with the stiff organza. That is a match made in , well, it isn't heaven. Or at least it was not until THIS machine.
Ordinarily, I would spend half of my day trying to catch the little ends that worked themselves into the stitching area because the organza is so wiry- it flips all over the place as you sew. (the cut edges do, especially when thin)
This machine, however, WOW. I am serious here. This machine blew through this stuff like a CHAMP. I had no worries because the way that the presser foot, knife and backdrop are designed- there is no room for the edges to work back into stitching. I can not tell you how excited this made me. What has taken me hours to do only took one hour tops and I was sewing a long piece of fabric for a ruffle and it was not easy to do with any other machine
NO TRAVELING MACHINE
I was also thrilled as can be when I was racing through my underskirt (spandex top sewed to the above mentioned fabrics) and I suddenly discovered that my machine was not bouncing at all on the desktop that I had it on. The very same spot with three other machines has bounced and driven me crazy with the action. This machine stayed put- AS IT SHOULD with no bouncing or instability at all.
So, once again, I am awestruck at how this machine is the fulfillment of what I did not like about other machines corrected, and including the things I also liked about other machines. The raves only continue to get stronger. For this price, it is a fantastic bargain.
RE-THREADING
One other thing on all other sergers I have used that is frustrating is that if a thread breaks or gets pulled through again, I have to completely unthread the entire serger and thread it again in order. Sometimes this has to be done several times.
This machine- WOW. A thread pulled through and in seconds, I mean SECONDS, I had it threaded again, and using the needle threader, it went through lightning fast.
I just LOVE this machine.
Okay, I will shut up now. | 5 |
Using it for my side clamp Singer 66. Works like a charm. Thank you! | 5 |
this is a great way of keeping track of your needles | 5 |
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