What sewing surface would you prefer?
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I'm looking for a flat surface for my sewing machine. I'm not sure if I should get the table top or the foldable table.
The main reason for me to get it is the free motion quilting.
I was told you need to have it for that.
Please give me your opinions on that! Thanks a lot.
Here are the ones I'm considering:
http://sewingmates.com/
AND:
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/arrow-gi...a_7carro_d_611
The main reason for me to get it is the free motion quilting.
I was told you need to have it for that.
Please give me your opinions on that! Thanks a lot.
Here are the ones I'm considering:
http://sewingmates.com/
AND:
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/arrow-gi...a_7carro_d_611
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Patsy Thompson uses the first one with a Pfaff, and her quilting is absolutely gorgeous. I saw the second one in the LQS and I didn't think it was that sturdy, but it could have just been that particular one.
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I like the Dream World Sew Steady table ones. They make a 24 x 24 as well
http://stores.homestead.com/dreamworld/StoreFront.bok
I have the 24 x 24 to fit my Bernina for when I take my machine somewhere. I also had a 18 x 24 one for my older Pfaff machine.
http://stores.homestead.com/dreamworld/StoreFront.bok
I have the 24 x 24 to fit my Bernina for when I take my machine somewhere. I also had a 18 x 24 one for my older Pfaff machine.
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What kind of machine do you have? I have a Bernina and have a table made specifically for it. I got it from Dream World: www.DreamWorld-Inc.com.
When you order it, they have you tell them what machine you have and they custom fit the table to your make and model. Mine fits perfectly and I love it!
When you order it, they have you tell them what machine you have and they custom fit the table to your make and model. Mine fits perfectly and I love it!
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I have the extention table and I can tell you from experience that table is not what you want to do free motion because it is still high up and your shoulders take a beating the table from sewandvac would be better for comfort it is flush with the machine and it will be easier on the shoulders hope this helps :lol:
lynn
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I have the extention table and I can tell you from experience that table is not what you want to do free motion because it is still high up and your shoulders take a beating the table from sewandvac would be better for comfort it is flush with the machine and it will be easier on the shoulders hope this helps :lol:
lynn
lynn
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I have the Sewing Mates one and it works fine for me. What I do is use a folding table that I lower, put my machine and the Sewing Mates on, then I surround that with empty priority mail boxes (assembled) and cover the whole thing with a sheet of vinyl. Kind of like the home made foam board setups. I couldn't find the right thickness of foam board, so I improvised.
I like the other table, but it sure is small. I'd have to butt that up to another table in order to quilt.
I like the other table, but it sure is small. I'd have to butt that up to another table in order to quilt.
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