Is a built in thread cutter worth it?
#53
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,782
The only machine I have with a thread cutter is my Juki. It is nice and very handy when you are piecing. Can I live without it? Easily. I use 6 other machines, none of which has a thread cutter and I do just fine. I consider it a convenience and not a necessity.
#54
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Posts: 227
I really dislike my thread cutter!! Cuts the thread too short and most of the time will not pick up when I try to sew again, or worse, makes a birds nest when starting a seam. And yes it has been to the doctor and I was told that it is just fine - nothing wrong with it (actually be two or three separate sewing machine doctors). There is nothing wrong with using a pair of nippers at the end of a seam.
#59
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
it's sometimes handy, but I don't use as much as I'd like cause the tail it leaves is too short (I know that tech should be able to adjust--never gets it right)and then it bunches with the next seam. What's more important to me is the needle up/down feature, speed adjustment and needle threader.
#60
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DFW / Texas
Posts: 1,254
I have a 3160 as a retreat / camping machine and I love it. I live the thread cutter, the up/down button but most especially love the start stop button, I don't even know where my foot feet is. I haven't used one in years.
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