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MYOG for Bikepacking: Tent and bivy sewing machines

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Pedaldancer:

--- Quote from: Tijoe on October 28, 2024, 11:40:41 PM ---184 views and nobody here has sewn up their own gear with an Aliexpress purchased sewing machine?

Dang.  Why do I seem to end up being a pioneer having to be a guinea pig for so many Aliexpress store items.   :'(

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Well... there are so many crappy sewing machines you can buy in a local shop. Absolutely legit. But they just won't do a lot more than simple woven cotton.. thin but not too thin.

Also from time to time the mechanic parts need some readjustment.
What if you buy a totally unknown machine ? Nobody will be able to do the readjustment.. and what if it's not working properly from the first day?
That's not a small screwdriver you just throw away, if it's not good. What you want is a very good machine.. sewing ultralight tent fabrics material AND being able to sew bag fabrics is nothing the cheap discount machines can do.
Also some more expensive fail in ultra light and/or heavy fabrics. This is something which should be tested  in a shop to avoid a very expensive fauxpas.

PLA:

--- Quote from: Tijoe on October 28, 2024, 11:40:41 PM ---184 views and nobody here has sewn up their own gear with an Aliexpress purchased sewing machine?

Dang.  Why do I seem to end up being a pioneer having to be a guinea pig for so many Aliexpress store items.   :'(

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Looking forward to your upcoming detailed reviews

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