FMQ and an additional sewing machine
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I would like to buy a second sewing machine to set up to do nothing but FMQ. I just hate changing all of the settings on my machine and would like to be able to go back and forth on different projects......but of course money is an issue. Can the vintage Singer machines do FMQ? I see them on ebay all of the time for $100 to $200. Those machines have a bigger throat than my current machine. or any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by new2q
I would like to buy a second sewing machine to set up to do nothing but FMQ. I just hate changing all of the settings on my machine and would like to be able to go back and forth on different projects......but of course money is an issue. Can the vintage Singer machines do FMQ? I see them on ebay all of the time for $100 to $200. Those machines have a bigger throat than my current machine. or any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
Juki and brothers have straight stitch machines that run about 500-600 that people really love
Brother PQ1500S
Juki TL98 QE
Brother PQ1500S
Juki TL98 QE
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My Singer 301 does great!
I think the 201's will do good also. Just make sure that the feed dogs drop, or can be covered.
The older Singer machines are also metal-no plastic parts to bother you~
I think the 201's will do good also. Just make sure that the feed dogs drop, or can be covered.
The older Singer machines are also metal-no plastic parts to bother you~
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The Singer 15s drop the feed dogs and have a big throat area. Many on the VSMS love that machine for FMQ. Also, they are among the most inexpensive of the vintage Singers because they are readily found.
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