Thread: Recommendation for a 2nd sewing machine for piecing
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Old 02-05-2019, 09:13 PM
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cashs_mom
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Originally Posted by edenzel View Post
I used to have a Singer but it didn't have the capability for a straight stitch needle plate. Singer advises that, sadly, None of their current machines do. The straight stitch needle plate is the primary criterion. Lightweight is secondary. The Janome Jems look good but I don't see the SS needle plate as an accessory.

Thanks for responding. Still looking for an answer.
I wouldn't buy a new Singer machine. The new ones are really very good. I vintage Singer is awesome for piecing. I have 2 FW, a 301 (was my mom's) and a Rocketeer. Those are my primary piecing machines. I also have a Juki 2200 QVP that bought to do FMQ but I have pieced on it. It's also great for piecing, however, it is definitely not lightweight.
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