Tiara is sick already!
04-15-2014, 08:42 AM
#12
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With a machine like the HQSS / Tiara - there is much less need for spontaneous presser foot changes. There were only 2 feet available when I bought mine, they have since come out with the couching foot - and apparently an adapter which makes it possible to make the change more easily.
The closed toe foot is better for ruler work as you have a continuous round to butt up against the ruler. The open toe gives more visibility - similar to what you get on your domestic machine.
On a domestic sewing machine it would definitely be a huge issue to have to run to the dealer for every presser foot change as I may use two or three in a given evening.
Cheers, K
The closed toe foot is better for ruler work as you have a continuous round to butt up against the ruler. The open toe gives more visibility - similar to what you get on your domestic machine.
On a domestic sewing machine it would definitely be a huge issue to have to run to the dealer for every presser foot change as I may use two or three in a given evening.
Cheers, K
04-15-2014, 11:15 PM
#14
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Location: The Granite City, Scotland
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When I bought my new Pfaff a couple of years ago, I couldn't get it to FMQ properly - bobbin kept breaking (with dealer too). It was away for TWO months and when I got it back, it was still faulty (I wouldn't take it out of the dealer until they tested it themselves) and they replaced it with a new machine.
It really took the shine off my excitement and it took me months to fall in love with it, unlike my old Janome which was love at first stitch. Hope you get it resolved quickly!
It really took the shine off my excitement and it took me months to fall in love with it, unlike my old Janome which was love at first stitch. Hope you get it resolved quickly!
04-16-2014, 09:22 PM
#15
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Location: Littlefield, TX, USA
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TinLizzie18 (after 2006) have a foot that is easily changed. One screw on the side of the shank..loosens and you remove/replace the foot. Adjusting the hopping foot on these post 2006 machines is fairly simple also.
The Tiara and the HQ Sweet 16 (same machine) need a special tool to change the foot. Most consumers do not have that tool, that's why a dealer needs to do it. Also the foot needs to be set just right with the correct torque and the proper amount of bed clearance (both of which are set at the factory). I don't know about other long arm machines and how to change the feet, so I can't address that issue. I did buy the quick-change converter--about $70 on sale, but it includes the open toe foot and a replacement closed toe foot--and I will have my dealer install it if I decide I need it.
04-17-2014, 02:21 AM
#16
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ontario,canada
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i'm so sorry that you're having troubles with your new machine but i'm sure that in a short time all the newbie things will be ironed out and that you'll just love it.
i cheated and had my dh install my converter foot on my sweet 16 and he didn't need anything that he considered special tools. the converter works like a charm and i can change feet very quickly. definitely worth the extra money to make that hassle free.
i cheated and had my dh install my converter foot on my sweet 16 and he didn't need anything that he considered special tools. the converter works like a charm and i can change feet very quickly. definitely worth the extra money to make that hassle free.
04-17-2014, 03:21 PM
#17
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Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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I bought the quick change set up for my S16 about 6 months ago, and I didn't find it at all hard to install myself. The instructions are good, and all needed tools are supplied. The tools weren't anything I didn't already have in one place or another, but it is a complete set.
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