taratee
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Post by taratee on Jan 7, 2011 16:10:46 GMT -5
if i had a sewing machine i would have been done with this like two days ago and the boys could have moved in  encouraging words anyone? |
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Post by Heather on Jan 7, 2011 16:16:34 GMT -5
Perseverance   Keep at it, do you have something to work in the interim so that it can take some of the stress off you? To allow your little ones to move in? There's a reason why I buy all my stuff, but to hand make stuff to your specs and needs is always well worth the extra work. I'm actually getting my sewing machine fixed so that I can make some of my own hammies and such. I've tons of stuff, but a lot of it needs repairs. Ferrets are hard on their hammies and such (digging the fleece to make it all comfy is really hard on the products) ciao |
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Post by justahannah on Jan 7, 2011 16:17:10 GMT -5
You can do it! If you're near Tacoma you could come use mine...
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Post by otterwoman on Jan 7, 2011 16:18:40 GMT -5
You can get a really inexpensive sewing machine at WalMart.
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taratee
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Post by taratee on Jan 7, 2011 16:23:14 GMT -5
im really thinking about spending money on a sewing machine now that ive got so many ferrets, my boys have a place to stay as it is so its not like theyre in a tiny little thing and theyre out all day so they only sleep and poop and throw fits in the cage im just excited and i wanna get it done so much lol
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Post by rarnold18 on Jan 7, 2011 17:18:01 GMT -5
try craigslist for a cheap used one! most people will buy them for one or two projects and never use them again and then they get rid of them cheap because they're taking up space...
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Post by sherrylynne on Jan 7, 2011 18:04:57 GMT -5
As you make each piece, add it to the cages. That way, they get to use it, and you get some encouragement at seeing how much they enjoy it You can always do the whole set in the cage once it's all done  |
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Post by katt on Jan 7, 2011 18:54:01 GMT -5
ME!  Oh wait, um you? I can sympathize. I hate sewing. I think I am getting the hang of a sewing machine but I refuse to sew by hand unless I absolutely have to! |
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Post by mjohn143 on Jan 15, 2011 11:38:44 GMT -5
I look at it this way... you can prolly get an inexpensive sewing maching for the price of a nice bedding set... I would check online and I know walmart has some ab $70. The first couple times suck, but you get better as you go and have lots of cute bedding to mix and match I even made litte ferret dresses out of the scraps... not that they were happy about it! |
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vkp23
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Post by vkp23 on Jan 17, 2011 1:35:28 GMT -5
I look at it this way... you can prolly get an inexpensive sewing maching for the price of a nice bedding set... I would check online and I know walmart has some ab $70. The first couple times suck, but you get better as you go and have lots of cute bedding to mix and match I even made litte ferret dresses out of the scraps... not that they were happy about it! You know that's one of the things I wanna learn how to do. Some one suggested getting toy dog shirt patterns and adjust it a little smaller for a fert. I have two dif hammie sets going right now. I got the hammocks and sleep sacs done but I'm waiting on my FN til I make the covers for the platforms and ramps. I don't have the measurements for those so I gotta wait til it comes in. But to the OP, yeah I would invest in a sewing machine for sure! I use mine all the time. I made the hammies and toys (from scraps) for the ferts and I have made baby blankets baby slings cloth diapers and dresses for my girls. They are very handy to have if you love projects like I do. |
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Post by tinytippytoes on Jan 17, 2011 19:04:11 GMT -5
I don't sew either. Not that I don't know how to or enjoy it,its just Im one of those people who have no room.  For my rattys right now(and future ferts) I buy colorful fleece(or similar fabric)usually with a cute pattern.Then I cut the size square I want ..cut the corners add hole and hooks. Presto!!! I havent a complaint yet . They sleep very well.  |
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