Originally Posted by
MaryStoaks
I love my Lizzie! Tension issues are a part of learning to balance the top and bottom threads, takes a while to learn your machine. The only con I have is the weight of the machine. Mine is the older, really heavy model. It's time to take it in for a good cleaning and update ( i've had it for maybe 5 years) but I'll have to get somebody with muscle to help me put it in my car.
I agree-I probably have the same TL as you. Just bought it used this year. Anyone with a LA has to get used to tinkering with things, unlike a domestic machine. But that's a small thing to overcome. I love playing on the TL.
I'm not in love with the wood frame, but the price was right so for pattern boards and pantos, there's no problem. I would like to add a dead bar. Raising that take up roller can be difficult-it gets heavy fast.
I've go with a TL, but if I had an option, I'd choose a better frame.
SewingLadyDI