All of us would have heard of sewing and sewing machines. But not all of us know that we can sew paper too! Well, not all paper types I guess, I've tried on a few paper types and my suggestion is to use paper of at least 80gsm (slightly heavier paper stock compared to construction paper) Image Source: Lindsay Zier-Vogel from The Paper Source Traditionally we can use sewing machines Smartek Sewing Machine which runs on batteries or AC adaptors, and for most materials - denim, silk, leather, paper, but it is not exactly convenient to bring on trips. Then we have hand-held sewing machines! My mum gave me a Vintage CALCO Hand-Held Sewing Machine (which is "out-of-print" at this time of age). And trust me, sewing is a breeze now. I haven't exactly been equipped with any sewing knowledge, but i think i'll manage with time. unwrapping it, wooo~! it's in the season's favourite colour - Mustard yellow! Reading the really vintage instruction pamphlet, and getting the threading right. All set for sewing now! Virgin sewing experience on paper stock! I need more time to grapple with the tool, not too hard to learn, but sure enough challenging to at least get the sewing straight. But I'll figure! (: I can't hold the CALCO Hand-held Sewing Machine preorder since it's already "out of print", but I found similar ones! SINGER Sewing machine power in the palm of your hand-excellent for on-the-spot repairs. Portable, compact, lightweight and powerful! Machine also includes: four pre-threaded bobbins, three needles, needle threader, thread spindle and instructions. Operates on four AA batteries or AC/DC Adaptor (neither included). PRICE: SGD30.00 (self-collection) Remembering how our grandmothers used to sew using the traditional SINGER sewing machines? SINGER is one of the pioneers in the evolution of sewing machines. SMARTEK hand-held Sewing Machine. Ideal for quick repairs or jobs that conventional desktop machines can't handle. Handy Rex comes complete with everything you need to get started. Includes: four metal pre-threaded bobbins, three sewing needles, one needle threader and one extra spool pin for regular size spools of thread. Built for long term use, complete and ready-to-use. Runs on four AA batteries or a 6 volt AC adapter (neither included). PRICE: SGD20.00 (self-collection) And of course, the evolved We R Memory Keepers' Sew EASY! Enough is said about it's awesomeness, first batch of preorder has been sent for this item and i'm waiting for the parcel! Read all about it here
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