stitch regulators
04-17-2016, 08:46 PM
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04-18-2016, 03:45 AM
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I had a Fab-u-motion that I used with my Viking Designer SE. It worked OK with small items, but I found it difficult to use with a large quilt. I eventually sold it and just learned to be more consistent FMQing without it.
04-18-2016, 04:29 AM
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I had a FabuMotion and used it twice. Took too long to set up, quilting area was very small, then took long to take back down. I gave it away. Like PaperPrincess, keep practicing FMQ and you may find you don't need this (IMO worthless) gadget.
04-18-2016, 11:55 AM
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I haven't used the fabumotion, I however have used the brother/babylock trustitch and while some love I feel that you really still need to be decent and consistent at your speed and hand control otherwise the regulator will be jerkey with you. I have found that if you get the consistency of your and your stitches will look consistent and then the regulator will just collect dust one you gain control. I find that my stitches sometimes even look better than with the regulator. I think people think they are training wheel and I think it really prevents you from getting the true coordination you need because you are relying on the regulator for speed so you never get that hand speed control
04-18-2016, 01:06 PM
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I'm not a fan of stit ch regulators. I've never noticed that the ones for sit down Fmq ( Bernina bsr or true stitch on Viking sit down long arm™) make nicer stitches than what I get withou them. I also tried using a Brother dream creator on their new frame with its stitch regulator and didn't think it produced any nicer stitches than what I could do without it. It could be that they are nice for someone who is just starting out, but I wouldn't spend my money on them.
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04-18-2016, 03:02 PM
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I have never heard of the stitch regulators? I did look it up and it seems very interesting.
But My machine is a vintage Kenmore 15813450, so I don't think I could use one on my machine
I seen the price on this little gadget $500.00. For me that is a years worth of fabric.
No way I could afford one of those. Sure wish I could, and I could use on on my machine.
Oh well I can dream
But My machine is a vintage Kenmore 15813450, so I don't think I could use one on my machine
I seen the price on this little gadget $500.00. For me that is a years worth of fabric.
No way I could afford one of those. Sure wish I could, and I could use on on my machine.
Oh well I can dream
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04-19-2016, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I had a Fab-u-motion that I used with my Viking Designer SE. It worked OK with small items, but I found it difficult to use with a large quilt. I eventually sold it and just learned to be more consistent FMQing without it.
See if you can try one out before purchasing because they are not inexpensive.
04-19-2016, 03:45 AM
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I have the fab-u-motion in my cabinet. Maybe used it one time. It was expensive. I wonder if I could sell it on Craig's list. I just keep practicing FMQ. I don't know much about the regulators, I set my epic at the speed I want to go and try to keep steady with my motion. My advice is don't waste your money on the fab-u-motion!
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