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    Old 03-12-2010, 07:50 AM
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    I called my sweet dealer. She suggested a more powerful machine since I do alot of sewing. She suggested the elna 7300 or the elna straight sticch
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    I called my sweet dealer. She suggested a more powerful machine since I do alot of sewing. She suggested the elna 7300 or the elna straight sticch
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    An 80/12 is still a big needle for piecing - what weight thread do you use? I would use a 75/11 with a 50 or 60 wt thread.
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    Old 03-12-2010, 07:55 AM
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    that is a cop out, you shouldn't have to upgrade to get a machine that works, a lot here do a lot of work on the most basic of machines, taking advantage of a machine that doesn't work properly to sell a higher end machine is a crappy way to do business. if they knew that to start with why wasn't that machine or something similar suggested at the time you purchased this one?
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    Any machine should feed two layers of fabric through without you doing anything but guiding it.
    I think I'd call that dealer something but not sweet.
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    Old 03-12-2010, 08:32 AM
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    I've heard a lot of people (maybe a grand total of 5) say they had to send their new machine back for adjustments.

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    Old 03-12-2010, 09:05 AM
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    I dont sew thru two layers of fabric. I sew thru several layers, mostly fusible fleece and home decor. shes not trying to sell me a fancier machine actually, I am thinking of just going with a Straight stitch which costs the same amount as the the elna 6600 and that will plow thru leather if I so desire.
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    Old 03-12-2010, 09:50 AM
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    I'm sorry, I assumed you were piecing patchwork. Hence my comment regarding the needle. I'm sure the other ladies were only trying to offer you help and advice, as was I.
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    Originally Posted by amma
    Is your presser foot on correctly? Mine can look ok, but not be seated properly before I tighten the screw. I put the foot on and then barely tighten it, then I lower the presser foot and finish tightening it up. This way I know it is on so that it helps feed the fabric in properly :wink:
    good idea.
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    Old 03-12-2010, 05:04 PM
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    i have done all of this. :(

    machine is going back.
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