Sweet sixteen sit down machine
#1
Sweet sixteen sit down machine
I have been watching this machine on you tube and considering buying one as the long arm are so expensive. What I would like to know has anyone on the board have one and is it really necessary to have the stitch regulator as it is an extra £900. Thank you in anticipation.
#2
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Ballwin, MO
Posts: 4,238
I have a Sweet 16, and am learning without the stitch regulator. I tried it with, but felt more in touch with the process with my foot controlling the pedal. It is definitely not necessary, but many people prefer having it. Ideally, you could try it out both ways before deciding.
There's a yahoo group for owners of this machine, or those considering buying one, where you can find a wealth of information.
There's a yahoo group for owners of this machine, or those considering buying one, where you can find a wealth of information.
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#3
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 138
I bought a Viking Quilt Designer on a frame that has a stitch regulator. I turn it off. I too feel like I have more control without it on. I don't have a Sweet Sixteen but didn't really have the extra money to spend on one so I made my own with an old darning machine. I can't post a picture here but I'll start a new topic with it so you can see. It doesn't have a stitch regulator either and I do just fine with it. I personally don't think they are worth all the money.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ontario,canada
Posts: 474
I have the sweet 16 and I am so happy that I got it.
When I bought it I was sure that I needed the stitch regulator so I bought it as well. I used it when I first set the macine up and then decided to try stitching without it. I haven't used the stitch regulator since even for ruler work. I do find sometimes the larger rulers are difficult though and I might get it out again to see if it improves my consistency with them.
You can add the stitch regulator on later.
When I bought it I was sure that I needed the stitch regulator so I bought it as well. I used it when I first set the macine up and then decided to try stitching without it. I haven't used the stitch regulator since even for ruler work. I do find sometimes the larger rulers are difficult though and I might get it out again to see if it improves my consistency with them.
You can add the stitch regulator on later.
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