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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

canetoad

(18,928 posts)

2. Oh noes

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 31, 2022, 03:29 AM

Jan 2022

You mentioned the 1952 Helvetia.

I've had it since the 80s and it was already old, by geez does it sew a straight line well. No fancy shit like zig zag. Straight forwards and backwards. Weights as much as a small truck.

Sews thru neoprene well but problems with heavy duty velcro plus neoprene. I've stripped it down, cleaned and oiled the teeth etc. Will try again tomorrow. Otherwise, it's down to buy a thimble and think nylon thread.