Using a Featherweight machine
#21
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I have a FW...for about two yrs now...sewed with it hmmm, maybe 4 times...am not impressed....a good stitch can be had with any machine if you know how to adjust the tensions...anyway, the fact that this thing has to be oiled, greased quote frequently turns me off..I just want to turn it in, clean out any lint, change needle as needed and sew.....looking to sell the olde lady!
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Accuracy is also more important to me than speed. I had a newer machine but got rid of it because I was unable to control the speed. I have noticed that they have begun putting speed controls on machines so I might look into a newer machine again, but my 301 and my 80's New Home are just fine with me for now.
#29
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I have 2 older Berninas, currently cannot pick them up due to should issues.
I have 3 featherweights, I like sewing with them. They can go pretty fast and the stitch quality is wonderful, speed isn't an issue. I am currently piecing log cabin blocks, I use a 1/4" foot and the seam allowance is nice.
Sharon
I have 3 featherweights, I like sewing with them. They can go pretty fast and the stitch quality is wonderful, speed isn't an issue. I am currently piecing log cabin blocks, I use a 1/4" foot and the seam allowance is nice.
Sharon
#30
My FW came with a metal seam guide and a screw that I can adjust to any width seam I want. There is a hole in the bed of the machine where you attach the guide. I have other, older machines that came with a metal seam guide also.
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