Originally Posted by
MFord
I don't think I 'm really qualified to answer!
What do you want to make?
Nor am I!
What do I want to make? In a word, everything!
I guess what I mean is that if I were to reduce my herd (or add to if necessary such as an industrial or two) down to the minimum, which machines would give me the most versatility, the most room to grow, the best results, etc. I think it'd be great to get to the point where I can sew all of my own clothes (except shoes -- that takes specialized equipment and skills that I know I won't get around to acquiring) and do some upholstering as well.
In looking at my list, I think I'd probably add a machine set up specifically for making buttonholes. I would hate to have to change all my zig-zag settings, switch out the plate, the foot, screw on the buttonholer, test, change, test again, etc. and then switch it all back when I'm back to sewing seams. A buttonholing machine would be ideal.