Older Viking Sewing Machine
#41
Originally Posted by Blueyeswv
I have the Diamond viking, bought it 2 years back. But when I embroidery on it, no matter what design I use....it has puckers... :(
#42
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Originally Posted by mountain deb
The flip side to this is the knknown factor. Two years ago, I bought an old viking machine at an auction. Took it in to have it cleaned and checked. I was told the sad news, it would have cost me $250 or more for parts and labor to have it up and running. It went to the sewing machine graveyard at his store for parts.
#43
I have went back several times to Jo Anns, in the corner of the store is Hus. store. Anyways, I'v been told loosen tension,don't hoop tight,use light weight stablizer..I did all of that..some helped, but not enough...They all still pucker and some really bad. Thanks for the advice..might just take my machine in..
I would take it back to the dealer and have them show you what you can do to avoid this. It may be as simple as using a different stabalizer, or it may be your tension is off. We have an embroidery club once a month at our store where we do a project. That way you have the teachers knowledge and suggestions as to what causes things like this.
Originally Posted by gmaybee
Originally Posted by Blueyeswv
I have the Diamond viking, bought it 2 years back. But when I embroidery on it, no matter what design I use....it has puckers... :(
#45
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Originally Posted by Blueyeswv
I have the Diamond viking, bought it 2 years back. But when I embroidery on it, no matter what design I use....it has puckers... :(
#46
Originally Posted by Prism99
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The difficulty is, you might get addicted to collecting and fixing up old machines. They are fascinating!
The difficulty is, you might get addicted to collecting and fixing up old machines. They are fascinating!
:lol: :lol: . I have 7 in cabinets in the living room and dining room and thinking seriously about getting rid of the large sofa to fit in a few more which reside in the shed at the moment. My kids think I'm ready to be committed but I call it cheap entertainment :lol: . My latest acquisition was a 1930 Singer treadle in a beautiful oak cabinet last weekend at a yard sale for only $75.00. I cleaned and oiled it..DS doesn't know it but when he comes over tomorrow to do a few chores for me, he's going to put on the new belt. Then away I go!!!
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That sound wonderful!! I only have 3, 2 singer featherweights 1 black and one white, a really nice 99k. I learned to sew on a treadle machine and would love to have another. Keep on collecting it is such great fun.
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