Ouch!!

[Hilly]

When I first got my industrial sewing machine, I took the guard off because it was hard to see around when sewing. I was just flying on an upholstery project when my finger got too close to the needle and I sewed right through the tip of my finger. I'm just glad that I don't have tiny little dainty fingers, or it could've gone right through the nail and bone. Still haven't put that guard back on, but I'm more careful of where I have my fingers when I sew.

[barra]

Hilly. There is an old saying. Your not a sewing machinist until you have put a needle thru your finger. Not done it yet but i've come close. On the non guarded take up arm. Most old Singer 132K6's I have used have no guards. When doing intricate work, I have a tendancy to lean in real close. You get whacked in the forehead about 20 times before you realise your being sconed. When using my K6, I now wear my safety ball cap (hits the brim first).

Barra

Edited November 6, 2008 by barra

[Hilly]

Hilly. There is an old saying. Your not a sewing machinist until you have put a needle thru your finger. Not done it yet but i've come close. On the non guarded take up arm. Most old Singer 132K6's I have used have no guards. When doing intricate work, I have a tendancy to lean in real close. You get whacked in the froehead about 20 times before you realise your being sconed. When using my K6, I now wear my safety ball cap (hits the brim first).

Barra

OMG Barra, that's hilarious! Thanks for the laugh!

[calanneh]

Hilly. There is an old saying. Your not a sewing machinist until you have put a needle thru your finger. Not done it yet but i've come close. On the non guarded take up arm. Most old Singer 132K6's I have used have no guards. When doing intricate work, I have a tendancy to lean in real close. You get whacked in the froehead about 20 times before you realise your being sconed. When using my K6, I now wear my safety ball cap (hits the brim first).

Barra

[DJ1935]

Yes, ouch! As Tom said this is a good reminder to us all of what not to do and also how fast things can go wrong. Some years ago I was busy fixing a bridle on the lounge floor. My Mother and younger Brother were playing cards in front of the fire. My Brother was accused of cheating and to avoid a Motherly clip on the ear he jumped backwards on his butt. Unfortunately my trusty Speedi Stitcher was sitting right there on the carpet. I can still see my Brothers bulging eyes as he jumped up with the wooden handle of the stitcher protuding from his rear end. It bobbled about as he lept about the room moaning. Fortunately the thread had come out of the needle. I've never been forgiven for this event - and my Brother's eyes still bulge at the sight of that stitcher. "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to someone else"

[TroyS]

I had a papercut once ...

[stelmackr]

No description necessary:

Bob Stelmack

Edited November 15, 2008 by stelmackr

[tonyc1]

No description necessary:

Bob Stelmack

But how did it happen?

[barra]

Looks to be about 3 stitches per inch.

Barra

[celticleather]

That's pretty eyewatering!