Machines too computerized?
11-13-2018, 07:28 PM
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Pococellie I disagree with your comment about windshield wipers. Some people don't have sense enough to turn on their lights in the fog or before it gets light enough for others to see them.
I don't have computerized sewing machines.
I have found on some quilts it is nicer to have feed dogs up and lessen the pressure on the presser foot a little bit.
I don't have computerized sewing machines.
I have found on some quilts it is nicer to have feed dogs up and lessen the pressure on the presser foot a little bit.
11-13-2018, 11:41 PM
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I have an Eversewn Hero, and the only two things I can think of that I am not crazy about have to do with the thread sensors.
It's annoying when empty bobbin sensor wont let me sew the last inch I need even though I KNOW there's at least a foot of thread left in the bobbin. And, I learned to ease fabric (like for setting a sleeve) by running it thru the machine with no thread. My Eversewn won't let me stitch without thread, so that's a more complicated and time consuming process.
Other than that, it is an awesome machine.
It's annoying when empty bobbin sensor wont let me sew the last inch I need even though I KNOW there's at least a foot of thread left in the bobbin. And, I learned to ease fabric (like for setting a sleeve) by running it thru the machine with no thread. My Eversewn won't let me stitch without thread, so that's a more complicated and time consuming process.
Other than that, it is an awesome machine.
11-14-2018, 03:26 AM
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11-14-2018, 04:30 AM
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Yes, to me, some machines are too computerized. After watching a demo of one of the new $20,000 machines out there, I wondered who wants it. It does everything for you. All you do is set the parameters and it finishes it itself. At least for embroidery. It had a quilting mode also where you could end up with absolutely perfect feathers or other complicated design. It seems to me that it does what digital photography does for photographs. Yes, it can be a great photo, but no one knows what is real and what is fake. So where is the challenge?
11-14-2018, 05:20 AM
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I have to agree with junegerbracht on loving my computerized machines. There is often a way to do things differently if I know enough about the machine and when I don't know how to do something, the machine knows how to do it 
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As long as it doesn't learn to call me names when it gets mad at me, everything is good
.As long as it doesn't learn to call me names when it gets mad at me, everything is good
11-14-2018, 05:38 AM
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I agree with your comments! I hate it when manufacturers try to rule us. It's true that some people don't have any common sense and may need to be protected from themselves, but give us a break!! We are not all doothless and stupid and I resent other folks trying to think for me. (That's my rant for for today.)
11-14-2018, 05:40 AM
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I have an Eversewn Hero, and the only two things I can think of that I am not crazy about have to do with the thread sensors.
It's annoying when empty bobbin sensor wont let me sew the last inch I need even though I KNOW there's at least a foot of thread left in the bobbin. And, I learned to ease fabric (like for setting a sleeve) by running it thru the machine with no thread. My Eversewn won't let me stitch without thread, so that's a more complicated and time consuming process.
Other than that, it is an awesome machine.
It's annoying when empty bobbin sensor wont let me sew the last inch I need even though I KNOW there's at least a foot of thread left in the bobbin. And, I learned to ease fabric (like for setting a sleeve) by running it thru the machine with no thread. My Eversewn won't let me stitch without thread, so that's a more complicated and time consuming process.
Other than that, it is an awesome machine.
This makes me think of another topic that I wonder if people would find useful. What are those little things on your machine that you did not realize was a feature (or a consequence of a feature - such as bobbin thread sensors) - that you want others to know if they are considering purchasing said machine.
Because I have learned some things on a new purchase that I did not realize (from lack of experience in trying out machines OR I might have noticed vaguely, but for some reason didn't grasp the practical impact day to day). I love seeing reviews on machines, but just as important as the "I love" features, are the ones that are quirky, different, the buyer didn't realize, etc.
I think I'll post that topic!
11-14-2018, 06:17 AM
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Totally agree with you especially on laundry machine. I had a front loader and hated it for all those reasons so bought a good old brand, Speed Queen and LOVE. It. No more computized fir me. But I did hear they were changing some too so hope mine lasts as long as I do. LOL I. Would try looking for the best sewing machine with what features you want only and go from there. There are still a few machines out there without alllll the bells and whistles.
I can't tell you anything about the Pfaff Performance 5.2, but I agree, some new machines aren't very accomodating to the user's wishes. A friend has a new washing machine that she absolutely hates, just for those reasons. She says once a cycle is started you can't stop it and open up the lid. You can't start the machine in the middle of a cycle as you may do when you've hand washed an item and want top spin it out in the machine and air dry. She says the door remains locked too long after the washing is complete, too, a source of frustration if you are there waiting for it. Next time I need a washing machine, you can be sure I won't buy one that insists on being the boss.
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