Why is it .......
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I don't know the answer, but I was struggling with the harp space on my machine yesterday
I would suspect it has something to do with supporting the sewing machine head - the larger the harp space the more support needed????
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Or why we can't have spools as our bobbin. There was a two spool machine, wonder why it didn't catch on?
and as far as current machines, plastic can be any color in the spectrum. Why are they white?
and as far as current machines, plastic can be any color in the spectrum. Why are they white?
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The harp space on my Janome Magnolia 7330 is very small. I was a very beginner quilter when my DH wanted me to get a new machine & knew nothing about harp space at the time & the salesperson never mentioned anything about harp space. I say do your homework before purchasing an new machine.
Never heard of the two spool machines but I've looked it up & here's a short video on a treadle machine that uses a spool for the bobbin. Oh, I wish they still made those.
https://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/...ine-video.html
Never heard of the two spool machines but I've looked it up & here's a short video on a treadle machine that uses a spool for the bobbin. Oh, I wish they still made those.
https://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/...ine-video.html
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It boggles the mind why the basics of quilt making aren't considered when manufacturing sewing machines.
Meyert, good point but couldn't they use heavier plastic? Still doesn't make sense for them to be so expensive.
A spool for a bobbin, now that's the ticket.
Meyert, good point but couldn't they use heavier plastic? Still doesn't make sense for them to be so expensive.
A spool for a bobbin, now that's the ticket.
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I have the same questions. If they can put a man on the moon and make driverless cars, why can't they extend the harp on a domestic machine for a reasonable price and why can't they allow bottom thread to come off a spool? I suspect it all comes down to money. They can get higher prices for a longer harp, so why would they be sold cheaper? And if the bottom thread comes off a spool, they can't sell all the bobbins and replacement bobbin cases etc for additional cost. Color me cynical.
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As for the longer harp, I suspect the head support answer is accurate, especially when so much of the machines now consists of plastic.
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The ones that have computers, ok, head support makes sense but what's up with the all metal machines like Juki? Huh?
Irish, no doubt, it's the way of the world these days. They wouldn't sell as many longarms either. Again, bottom line ..... $$$$$$
Irish, no doubt, it's the way of the world these days. They wouldn't sell as many longarms either. Again, bottom line ..... $$$$$$
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