Which feature(s) can't you do without?
04-17-2009, 01:13 PM
#12
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I also have a Bernina 630 that I totally love. It was the best choice I coujld have made for myself.
My Must Have Features & Why:
Needle up/down: Use this all the time.
Lowering the feed dogs: For free motion quilting
Adjustable needle position: Often makes a sewing task easier
Speed control: There are times when I want to sew very slowly.
Mirror Image: So I can flip stitch designs to sew in the opposite direction.
MY FAVORITE FEATURE:
Infinite stitch length and width: For me, the predetermined width setting increments of most other computerized machines are too large, the gaps too big. I like to do invisible machine applique, the total control of infinite stitch and width really makes this possible for me.
Features that could be a must:
IF I was an avid paper piecer, the thread cutters might be a must have.
Good luck with your sewing machine hunt! :)
My Must Have Features & Why:
Needle up/down: Use this all the time.
Lowering the feed dogs: For free motion quilting
Adjustable needle position: Often makes a sewing task easier
Speed control: There are times when I want to sew very slowly.
Mirror Image: So I can flip stitch designs to sew in the opposite direction.
MY FAVORITE FEATURE:
Infinite stitch length and width: For me, the predetermined width setting increments of most other computerized machines are too large, the gaps too big. I like to do invisible machine applique, the total control of infinite stitch and width really makes this possible for me.
Features that could be a must:
IF I was an avid paper piecer, the thread cutters might be a must have.
Good luck with your sewing machine hunt! :)
04-17-2009, 01:18 PM
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 2,280
I have a bunch of machines, but the one that has my favorite thing is the Brother SE-270D. The feature is the automatic thread cutter that works at the push of a button. I also like it's button for reinforcment stitches. It does it on its own.
04-17-2009, 01:37 PM
#15
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Location: currently central new jersey
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Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
I also have a Bernina 630 that I totally love. It was the best choice I coujld have made for myself.
My Must Have Features & Why:
Needle up/down: Use this all the time.
Lowering the feed dogs: For free motion quilting
Adjustable needle position: Often makes a sewing task easier
Speed control: There are times when I want to sew very slowly.
Mirror Image: So I can flip stitch designs to sew in the opposite direction.
MY FAVORITE FEATURE:
Infinite stitch length and width: For me, the predetermined width setting increments of most other computerized machines are too large, the gaps too big. I like to do invisible machine applique, the total control of infinite stitch and width really makes this possible for me.
Features that could be a must:
IF I was an avid paper piecer, the thread cutters might be a must have.
Good luck with your sewing machine hunt! :)
My Must Have Features & Why:
Needle up/down: Use this all the time.
Lowering the feed dogs: For free motion quilting
Adjustable needle position: Often makes a sewing task easier
Speed control: There are times when I want to sew very slowly.
Mirror Image: So I can flip stitch designs to sew in the opposite direction.
MY FAVORITE FEATURE:
Infinite stitch length and width: For me, the predetermined width setting increments of most other computerized machines are too large, the gaps too big. I like to do invisible machine applique, the total control of infinite stitch and width really makes this possible for me.
Features that could be a must:
IF I was an avid paper piecer, the thread cutters might be a must have.
Good luck with your sewing machine hunt! :)
THE VIKING #1+ ALSO HAS THOSE FEATURES BUT WITH A FLASHING LIGHT FOR LOW BOBBIN. FRONT BOBBIN.
04-17-2009, 01:39 PM
#16
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Belle Isle, Florida
Posts: 6,668
Love needle up/down! Very handy! My next machine will have an automatic thread cutter. I think that would be so handy. Especially for paper piecing. How about a machine that warns you that the bobbin is low. Do they make those? And in my perfect world, a machine that also did housework would be really neato! :roll:
04-17-2009, 04:28 PM
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pacific NW USA
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
I also have a Bernina 630 that I totally love. It was the best choice I coujld have made for myself.
My Must Have Features & Why:
Needle up/down: Use this all the time.
Lowering the feed dogs: For free motion quilting
Adjustable needle position: Often makes a sewing task easier
Speed control: There are times when I want to sew very slowly.
Mirror Image: So I can flip stitch designs to sew in the opposite direction.
MY FAVORITE FEATURE:
Infinite stitch length and width: For me, the predetermined width setting increments of most other computerized machines are too large, the gaps too big. I like to do invisible machine applique, the total control of infinite stitch and width really makes this possible for me.
Features that could be a must:
IF I was an avid paper piecer, the thread cutters might be a must have.
Good luck with your sewing machine hunt! :)
My Must Have Features & Why:
Needle up/down: Use this all the time.
Lowering the feed dogs: For free motion quilting
Adjustable needle position: Often makes a sewing task easier
Speed control: There are times when I want to sew very slowly.
Mirror Image: So I can flip stitch designs to sew in the opposite direction.
MY FAVORITE FEATURE:
Infinite stitch length and width: For me, the predetermined width setting increments of most other computerized machines are too large, the gaps too big. I like to do invisible machine applique, the total control of infinite stitch and width really makes this possible for me.
Features that could be a must:
IF I was an avid paper piecer, the thread cutters might be a must have.
Good luck with your sewing machine hunt! :)
THE VIKING #1+ ALSO HAS THOSE FEATURES BUT WITH A FLASHING LIGHT FOR LOW BOBBIN. FRONT BOBBIN.
When I looked at three brands (Viking, Pfaff, Bernina) a few years ago, only the Bernina, did not have predetermined stitch length and width settings. All brands change stitch width and length however the other brands, at that time, had incremental settings such as 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, etc. For some things I like to do, those are too far apart.
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