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A strange request... sewing machine?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bela, Sep 29, 2010.

  1. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    So I bought a bunch of polyester felt to make some DIY filter socks out of. Doing it this way I can make about 20-25 socks for the price of one. I am even considering just making a boatload and either tossing them, or chucking them in a garbage pail with a lid (so they don't stink) and then just chucking all of that in the washer once they get dirty. I figure I would be swapping out twice a week or so.
    What I need is a sewing machine! Does anyone have one I can borrow? I can probably just pump out all the socks I need over a weekend and be done with it. For half a second I was considering buying a machine, but I can't REALLY think of anything I would use one for aside from this. At that point, it sort of becomes a waste! Hoping someone in the DSM/Ames area has one I can borrow for a bit!
     
  2. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    I cant let u borrow my sewing machine... but u can mail me the felt and i will just sew them for you and send them back.
     
  3. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    That's a generous offer, but I suspect it will be cost prohibitive to do it that way. I am wanting to make a couple dozen of these things, plus add a small circle of 4" PVC to the top to give it a solid rim in order to easily place it in a sock holder. I imagine just shipping this stuff back and forth would cost $10-15 each way. At that rate I can just get a cheapo machine or check out the goodwill /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif
    Thanks for the kind offer though!
     
  4. rockinsmall

    rockinsmall Inactive User

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    well shucks, you may be right. its a shame i live so far away, i have around 3 sewing machines and a serger. Best of luck!
     
  5. Shaun

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    I may be able to come up with one to bring up to you when I come get the lights this weekend. It would be an extra one I keep around just in case. Shaun
     
  6. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    It's the thought that counts! So nice of you to offer! If I ever need some pro sewing done I will think of you first! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif
     
  7. Bela

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    That would be awesome. Are you in Des Moines? We are out there at least twice a month, generally on a weekend, so it would be no sweat dropping it back off. I expect to just crank out a bunch of these and be done with it completely in a couple hours. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  8. phishcrazee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Ask for one on Freecycle.....
     
  9. Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    I had never even heard of freecycle until now. Will try that if I am unable to borrow Shaun's.
     
  10. Bela

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    Looks like shaun's got me covered. Thanks all!
     

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