What is this machine, and is it appropriate for quilting?
02-10-2013, 04:56 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by Holice
I believe you can get a modified foot peddle that better controls the speed on the commercial machines
The commercial machines are geared much faster. One step on that pedal and you are in the next county. Watch your fingers or better yet, just let hubby use it.
I worked in a jeans factory in Missouri. Worse 3 months of my life; stifling hot and poorest pay. Almost every day some little newbie sewed her thumb to the pocket or whatever.
02-10-2013, 05:02 AM
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I remember looking at a commercial machine (Juki) and it had a well filled with heavy black oil, just under the front of the machine. Makes sense in a high speed, high production area. Just be sure to check and see if there's such a thing in your machine, as the oil could spill out if not handled carefully....a real mess.
02-10-2013, 05:47 AM
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Regarding the machine: The industrial machines sew very fast. Infact if you have ever sewed on one and then go to a domestic machine, you will repeatedly say, "hurry up, hurry up". I believe you could successfully use it for piecing. These machines give beautiful even stitches. And if you can control the speed, you should be able to free-motion quilt on it. I think it would be worth a try.
In my former life, I had an industrial machine which I used in home decorating projects; i.e, all window treatments, slipcovers, bedspreads, pillows, shams, tablecloths, etc. I loved working on that "old workhorse". (I had a pretty good client following.)
In my former life, I had an industrial machine which I used in home decorating projects; i.e, all window treatments, slipcovers, bedspreads, pillows, shams, tablecloths, etc. I loved working on that "old workhorse". (I had a pretty good client following.)
02-10-2013, 07:49 AM
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I'd give it a try on some muslin layered up with batting like a quilt. You might try consulting with a good sewing machine repair shop in your area. Have seen similar machines at SewingMachine.Com brick and mortar store here in Atlanta.
That table is FABULOUS! wow!
That table is FABULOUS! wow!
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