Best sewing machine ?
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Texas, USA
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The very best machine, for you, is the one with which you feel most comfortable. Look at machine reviews, online. Choose several, with the features you want, then compare reviews. Before buying, look at the machine and if possible, do some sewing on it. Then decide if you think it's best for you.
#15
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Portland, OR
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I just got a deal on a Husquavarna Viking Sapphire 850 that is a 2008 and been used twice. I am not getting it in my possession for a couple of weeks but am so excited. I did this just for me! Please let me know if any of you have this model and if you like it. Thanks for all responses!
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I learned to sew on my grandmother's 50's-era Pfaff (that thing was built like a TANK) so I have a soft spot for those machines, but my "baby" is a Janome 6600. LOVE my machine! I also have my first machine, a 90's-era Kenmore (which was apparently also made by Janome) and I love that thing too; it's not very sophisticated but it's a workhorse and has taken a LOT of abuse from me over the years and still works perfectly!
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Rain Country USA
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I would say any machine with good tension balance and true timing. Straight stitch and if desired a basic zizzag are all you really need for piecing. I would by preference choose a sharp needle (I personally use the Schmetz quilting or metafil needles) at the start of each project. A method to find your 1/4" from the needle seam allowance is also helpful. On the up side, I have just purchased a Bernina 1300MDC serger that I am contemplating using for basic piecing. So anything that you are comfortable with and will use works. Oh, yes, don't forget to clean the bobbin race area and the feed dogs --- our passion for piecing can create a lot of dust bunny lint in those areas.
#20
I agree with the others. What works for one may not work for you. In the end as long is correctly stitches a perfect seam any machine will work~new or old. Dont discount a vintage machine they are some of the best machines around right now. Good Luck with your decision and keep us posted!!!!
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