New Sewing Machine
#1
I presently own a Singer 7469Q Confidence Machine. I am looking at possibly getting a new machine but I am not sure what to get if I do. I don't do much embroidery. Little faces or such. I do machine applique but not as much as I piece. I don't do machine quilting except on my Downy Quilts for Kids. Do I already have the best machine for me? I know that sewing machines are like cars---someone likes most of them. Any advice is welcomed.
#2
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The feature I like on my Viking Sapphire is when you stop sewing in the needle down setting it pops the foot up a little so you can turn the fabric. This comes in handy for applique.
It also has a 10 inch throat that is great for quilting.
The only thing I dont like is the throat sits low where the needle is and it is hard to get your hand in to change the feet.
It also has a 10 inch throat that is great for quilting.
The only thing I dont like is the throat sits low where the needle is and it is hard to get your hand in to change the feet.
#3
I'm getting a Janome 6600.
These were some of the items that I was looking for. Needle down, drop feed dogs, throat is 9x5, awesome walking foot, start/stop button, auto thread cutter, adjustable foot pressure gauge, needle threader.
These were some of the items that I was looking for. Needle down, drop feed dogs, throat is 9x5, awesome walking foot, start/stop button, auto thread cutter, adjustable foot pressure gauge, needle threader.
#4
Originally Posted by Rose Marie
The feature I like on my Viking Sapphire is when you stop sewing in the needle down setting it pops the foot up a little so you can turn the fabric. This comes in handy for applique.
It also has a 10 inch throat that is great for quilting.
The only thing I dont like is the throat sits low where the needle is and it is hard to get your hand in to change the feet.
It also has a 10 inch throat that is great for quilting.
The only thing I dont like is the throat sits low where the needle is and it is hard to get your hand in to change the feet.
#6
I just got a Janome 6600 and I'm still introducing myself to it. But so far, I love it. I've done some FMQ and it is much easier than my other machine (Janome Sew Precise). I'm taking classes on it from the dealer next week and I can't wait to learn more. And the 6600 does have lettering stitching, but I haven't tried it yet.
#7
Originally Posted by kasmitty1
I just got a Janome 6600 and I'm still introducing myself to it. But so far, I love it. I've done some FMQ and it is much easier than my other machine (Janome Sew Precise). I'm taking classes on it from the dealer next week and I can't wait to learn more. And the 6600 does have lettering stitching, but I haven't tried it yet.
#9
Originally Posted by Momwood
I presently own a Singer 7469Q Confidence Machine. I am looking at possibly getting a new machine but I am not sure what to get if I do. I don't do much embroidery. Little faces or such. I do machine applique but not as much as I piece. I don't do machine quilting except on my Downy Quilts for Kids. Do I already have the best machine for me? I know that sewing machines are like cars---someone likes most of them. Any advice is welcomed.
If you're comfortable with this one right now and feel it fits your needs then don't upgrade. Now, if you have the itch to do other things, you may want to start looking to educate yourself on whats out there. Knowledge never hurts!! :D
#10
I love my machine , HOWEVER, it won't do all I want to learn to do. I even contacted Janome, Bernina & Husquvarna Viking and asked their tech support for a recommendation and got some good advice but I would love to know how to free motion quilt and I tried it on my machine and the stitches are so irregular that I either get a new machine or don't learn. So--back to my questions. I have had the Viking Sapphire 870Q or the Bernine 440Q or the Janome MC6600P all recommended. I was told not to get a machine that I could not have classes with. The closet Janome Dealer is 100 miles away, the closet Viking dealer is 45 miles away and we have a Bernina Dealer here in town but the Bernina intimidates me a little. Do any of you know about these machines? Do they help control the stitch length with uneven movement? It is hard to teach an old dog to do new tricks. :wink:
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