Have you found your "perfect" machine?
#81
I have a BabyLock Espire, had it since 2007 and love it. They changed the same several years ago to Symphony and I have been informed that it will more than likely be dropped this year. So many more new models are out so some machines get dropped from the lineup.
#82
Mine WAS my beloved Pfaff 7550 ( the real Ms Grace).
She went to the big fabric store in the sky almost a year ago.
Since then I have tried several other machines, but I just can't seem to "bond" with another machine.
What is your favorite machine for piecing?
*I have tried Singer Featherweight, Babylock, Singer 301.
Right now I'm using my Juki Tl-98q. It's good, but just "not it"
She went to the big fabric store in the sky almost a year ago.
Since then I have tried several other machines, but I just can't seem to "bond" with another machine.
What is your favorite machine for piecing?
*I have tried Singer Featherweight, Babylock, Singer 301.
Right now I'm using my Juki Tl-98q. It's good, but just "not it"
#84
My Pfaff Performance 5. As well as the IDT which makes a walking foot unnecessary, I have been thoroughly spoilt with the auto-pivot - I'd never buy a machine without this feature now.
Also, the Sensormatic mode for FMQ (where the foot 'floats' over the fabric) is a dream to use. I tried a Bernina with BSR before I purchased the Pfaff and didn't like it - too 'turgid'.
Also, the Sensormatic mode for FMQ (where the foot 'floats' over the fabric) is a dream to use. I tried a Bernina with BSR before I purchased the Pfaff and didn't like it - too 'turgid'.
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#85
I love my Pfaff 1209 which is about 30 yrs old or more, and is still going strong. Only two things that every broke and one was the needle threader and the other was the bobbin winder and hubby fixed them both. I also like my Singer 201 which I've only had for about a year and its a 1951 that I bought from Craigs list for 40.00. I think you should look for another Pfaff 7550! I have a newer Pfaff 2034 and it's nice for needle down and a slow speed but it doesn't compare to the 1209.
#86
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You were really frustrated with the 830 at first. Bet it feels really good to be able to use it more easily now~
#87
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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I used a Viking for about 40 years. I sewed clothes for myself and 5 children. I mended everything
and made lots of curtains and drapes, then pieced quilts. I loved that machine. But, last spring I decided to machine applique and wanted a blanket stitch which my Viking didn't have. I had a cracked cam gear replaced and re-homed my Viking to my granddaughter who is thrilled with it. I bought a Bernina 380. I love it. Since I won't be machine quilting or embroidering, it does everything I need. I love the stitch for piecing and the blanket stitch is perfect for applique. I have really enjoyed the knee foot lift for applique. I have also made good use of the blind hem stitch. It is all the machine I need and hope it serves me as well as my Viking did.
and made lots of curtains and drapes, then pieced quilts. I loved that machine. But, last spring I decided to machine applique and wanted a blanket stitch which my Viking didn't have. I had a cracked cam gear replaced and re-homed my Viking to my granddaughter who is thrilled with it. I bought a Bernina 380. I love it. Since I won't be machine quilting or embroidering, it does everything I need. I love the stitch for piecing and the blanket stitch is perfect for applique. I have really enjoyed the knee foot lift for applique. I have also made good use of the blind hem stitch. It is all the machine I need and hope it serves me as well as my Viking did.
#88
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Pfaff 2144 updated to 2170. I like customizing the stitches. Had a Brother PQ1500, it got picky about thread so I traded for a Juki TL 2010. I like to piece and quilt on the Juki, but use the Pfaff for embroidering some quilting patterns and most garment sewing plus zigzag stitching if I want it.
I got started with a Pfaff 1471, and I can still program B00L00 stitches.
I got started with a Pfaff 1471, and I can still program B00L00 stitches.
#90
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My favorite machine is usually whatever one I'm using at the moment, like a few others have said. Mostly it's one of my 14 vintage Brothers, but lately I've been using my Singer 301s. One is a little quieter than the other but the louder one is smoother sewing. Guess they both need another good cleaning.
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