Ok, I'm all in. Game ON.

[NCPatrick]

Thanks HE and gstep. Much appreciated.

[Redtail]

My children are now under the assumption the father is the traditional sewer in the family unit

Except for the occasional frustrating bout with tension adjustments it's a lot of fun making your own gear. Good luck with your projects!

[NCPatrick]

Thanks Redtail.

I think one of my first projects will be making (hemming mostly) a fleece blanket for daughter #1, so they'll all see the benefits of having Daddy sew fairly quickly.

Nice job on your hammock stand, btw.

[headchange4u]

I was at my Aunt's house the other day. She has been sewing for years and she helped out when I was first starting out, giving me a few pointers. I had my Headessy hammock with me to take pictures since I had just completed the zip on bug net and I showed it to her. She was quite impressed by the quality of the work.

She told me she had just finished a shower curtain and I went to check it out. Of course it was well made but I couldn't help thinking, "Man my stitches are straighter than hers. The fabric is wrinkling on the bottom. She needs to adjust the tension..."

[gstepclassical]

I was at my Aunt's house the other day. She has been sewing for years and she helped out when I was first starting out, giving me a few pointers. I had my Headessy hammock with me to take pictures since I had just completed the zip on bug net and I showed it to her. She was quite impressed by the quality of the work.

She told me she had just finished a shower curtain and I went to check it out. Of course it was well made but I couldn't help thinking, "Man my stitches are straighter than hers. The fabric is wrinkling on the bottom. She needs to adjust the tension..."

You can think that but don't ever say it!!!

[headchange4u]

I kept my mouth shut.

[gstepclassical]

I logged on to Ebay and found your machine. I think this is also known as a model 16. Here is the URL for a manual that you can purchase.

http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine...ion_Manual.htm

Good luck and have fun.

[NCPatrick]

I logged on to Ebay and found your machine. I think this is also known as a model 16. Here is the URL for a manual that you can purchase.

http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine...ion_Manual.htm

Good luck and have fun.

Thanks very much for doing that research. I appreciate it.