Old 04-13-2013, 05:47 PM
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Dolphyngyrl
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Originally Posted by GrannyFitz4
I like my 20 year old Viking,but it has started to cause problems at times. I debate whether to have it serviced by the dealer in my area or buy a new basic machine. Many are advertised for 300 dollars of even less. All I want is an automatic needle threader. I want something that will go over heavier fabric. My Viking balks at that. All it may need is a tension adjustment. I have all the attachments such as a walking foot and darning foot and many others.
New cheap ones will not go over thick seams easily. They will go over with much difficulty
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