Machine Speed
#21
I’m not a speed sewer at all, not even close! Longarm is faster than when I’m piecing, but not super fast either. Like all things, different speeds for different folks. When I took a longarm class I needed a couple of practice tops since I had no tops ready, I purchased 2 practice tops on Etsy, and was appalled at the seams. I spent several hours ripping and re-sewing them. Some seams were totally missed altogether, some were less than an 1/8 of a inch, etc. . I reached out to the seller and expressed my concerns and she stated that she was a “speed sewer” and it never occurred to her to check her work when she was done. 😳
#23
my newest machine startled me the first time i went top speed.
it's the fastest machine i've owned to date.
now that i'm used to it i will put the pedal to the metal when i can.
most of the time, though, i plod along at about 3/4 max.
i will crawl if it's the only way to maintain accuracy on that project.
it's the fastest machine i've owned to date.
now that i'm used to it i will put the pedal to the metal when i can.
most of the time, though, i plod along at about 3/4 max.
i will crawl if it's the only way to maintain accuracy on that project.
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#26
Ican take my machines up close to the top for only moments at a time. I mostly stay in the mid range of my speed control. That is where I am comfortable. Especially when sewing blocks or putting on a binding, like I am today, I want a bit of speed but do not want to lose control of what I am making.
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My machine's top speed isn't all that fast. I keep it set on top speed, but I use a foot pedal and mostly sew slowly. If I'm piecing long strips or finishing fabric edges I'll go fast. I certainly hope I'm not ruining my machine by going slowly! There is nothing in the manual that warns about going slowly.