My new machine
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 457
Have fun with your new baby! Some machine manufacturers have workbooks that take you through all the functions of your machine...I found that really helpful with my first nice sewing machine.
I also like to make a sampler of all the special stitches. Not only is it a great reference, and a good intro to the machine menus, it makes a very pretty piece of sewing room wall art!
I also like to make a sampler of all the special stitches. Not only is it a great reference, and a good intro to the machine menus, it makes a very pretty piece of sewing room wall art!
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,049
Love my Janome 8900! What I do to learn a new machine is make 3 x 3" samples as I go through the manual and tape them next to the directions. I may never use some of the functions, but at least I know how. Congratulations!
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 1,131
I have the Continental, bought it around a year ago. I really like it. I use the manual, or ask my daughter, as she has the exact machine. Lots of nice features. I like the drop in bobbin. I've had many Bernina's in the past.