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    Old 04-08-2014, 06:30 AM
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    I just got one but haven't tried it yet. I have a wall hanging to FMQ, so will be using it for that. I will definitely need some kind of "reminder" so I don't do damage to my machine. I have a bracelet I wear when I turn my iron on so that I will remember to turn it off. It does have an automatic shut off, but doesn't seem to be reliable.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 06:34 AM
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    Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog
    For Corginole: I don't know how vintage your Berninas are but I had a straight stitch plate for both my Bernina 830 Record and my 1130. In both cases they came with the machines. When I bought my new 530 it did not come with the straight stitch plate and I had to buy it separately.
    I have an 801 and an 830 Record - with the circular needle plate. I have yet to run across a straight stitch plate. So leaders/enders are my friends. I checked the Bernina parts list and did not think that one was made.

    Cheers, K
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    Old 04-08-2014, 06:35 AM
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    I would love one but my current machine doesn't have one. That is one of the things on my must-have list for my upgraded machine.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 07:18 AM
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    Totally worth the investment. I rarely use the standard plate anymore.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 10:22 AM
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    I love my Feather Weight for piecing! Have a Singer 237 that only straight stitches and keep my walking foot on it all the time.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 03:17 PM
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    A much nicer stitch can be achieved and as you say, the fabric doesn't get chewed up by the machine. I have a straight stitching machine that I prefer to use than any of the other machines. Very good for quilting.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 03:19 PM
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    My new sewing machine came with the two plates. I have not used but the one that came with the machine because I was afraid of broken needles and a machine. I did not understand the reason I had two plates. Good to know when I should use each plate.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 03:35 PM
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    Originally Posted by Kitty10628
    It bothers me when my fabric gets pulled into the feed dogs so I am thinking about getting a straight stitch plate.

    Do you use one?

    Does it fix the problem?

    Thanks!

    kitty
    Yes I use my straight stitch plate all time..they are worth the $ spent.
    Just make a note and post on your sewing machine so you will change the plate when you use other stitches. You don't want to break a needle.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 04:22 PM
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    I put 2 bright red smiley face stickers on my straight stitch plate so I won't zigzag with it on. Really helps.
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    Old 04-08-2014, 04:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewgranny
    I put 2 bright red smiley face stickers on my straight stitch plate so I won't zigzag with it on. Really helps.
    Maybe that's an easy solution for me. I'm not use to having two plates, but with my new machine I did get the straight stitch plate and yes, stupid me already jammed and broke two needles when I switched to zig zag and forgot to switch out the plate!
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