I decided to buy her...Singer Fashion Mate
02-06-2012, 04:04 PM
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]309538[/ATTACH]So I played around with some FMQ and WOW
this thing does so much better then my Janome. I am so glad I ended up buying her~I almost didn't.
I love the D (daring option) on the dials) it takes the guess work out of it.
this thing does so much better then my Janome. I am so glad I ended up buying her~I almost didn't. I love the D (daring option) on the dials) it takes the guess work out of it.
02-06-2012, 05:47 PM
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Just want to say, congrats. I just bought the same machine last fall and love it! She sews like a dream. Mine did not turn at all....she was frozen, but a little overnight soak in oil and she loosened right up. One thing I did find was that the bobbin case was dirty...you know that old gray looking dirty metal kind of dirty and the stitches were not very nice. I took my trusty dremel tool and used the brass brush attachment (gentler than the steel brush) and cleaned all the corrosion (?) off inside and out, wiped it down with a little oil, dried it and no more problems. I also just found the cabinet has a knee control! Have fun!!
02-06-2012, 08:21 PM
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I believe this is the same machine I saw for sale at a neighbors garage sale this weekend. It belonged to his wife and he was selling it for $30 and cabinet was in gorgeous shape also. Wish someone on this board that lives in Tucson wanted this nice machine. I don't have room for her.
02-07-2012, 12:27 AM
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I believe this is the same machine I saw for sale at a neighbors garage sale this weekend. It belonged to his wife and he was selling it for $30 and cabinet was in gorgeous shape also. Wish someone on this board that lives in Tucson wanted this nice machine. I don't have room for her.
02-07-2012, 08:37 AM
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So exciting to get an older sewing machine up and running! I gotta tell you - I am sold on these older machines. The throat space may not be as large as some of these newer computerized models (talking the machines that have 9 or 11 inches or more) - but the stitch quality can't be beat. And - the throat space is close to 9 inches on many of these (feels larger without the bulky, plastic arms). I determined that I would rather polish up my FMQ skills and work on these machines than feel so stressed about spending $1,000 to $2,000 on these new machines. I read someone's post that indicated that the skill was with the quilter, not the machine. No matter which machine - there's a learning curve, practice is needed.
I know many love these newer machines - and we each find our niche as to what we enjoy working on and also as to what we can afford - so not knocking anyone or saying these are bad machines. They are just - different. I tried out a Sweet 16 at a sewing machine shop - and yes - all of that space was wonderful - and yes - I could so love that machine. Just can't afford her.
Do so love sewing on my 15-91 though! Glad you got your machine up and running and stitching!!
I know many love these newer machines - and we each find our niche as to what we enjoy working on and also as to what we can afford - so not knocking anyone or saying these are bad machines. They are just - different. I tried out a Sweet 16 at a sewing machine shop - and yes - all of that space was wonderful - and yes - I could so love that machine. Just can't afford her.
Do so love sewing on my 15-91 though! Glad you got your machine up and running and stitching!!
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