Don't You Wish Machine Manufacturers Would ...
01-04-2012, 06:16 AM
#41
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Yes, easy access for cleaning would be great. I've been working with felted wool sweaters and I know the inside is full of lint. I clean out the bobbin area often, but wonder what's hiding where I can't get to it.
01-04-2012, 06:35 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by sewmary
And speaking of bobbins, they ought to get their heads together and use one bobbin size! 4 machines take 4 different bobbins.
(Yeah, I know - design differences etc.)
(Yeah, I know - design differences etc.)
01-04-2012, 07:13 AM
#43
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My Sapphire dosnt have a lever to lift the foot. It has a push button that I only have to use when I finish sewing. It automaticly lowers the foot when you start to sew. It has an autolift when in needle down mode that lifts the foot just enough to slide the next piece thru or to turn your fabric. I love this feature and use it always. It does make it tough when it is in for servicing and I have to use my cheap Brother with no bells and whistles. I keep forgeting to lower the foot since that is not necessary with my Sapphire.
I can wind bobbins without unthreading the machine and since I can see the bobbin I know when it is getting low on thread
It has a 10 in throat also. The only thing it lacks is a stitch regulator. The bobbin is slightly larger than standard size but still to small.
I can wind bobbins without unthreading the machine and since I can see the bobbin I know when it is getting low on thread
It has a 10 in throat also. The only thing it lacks is a stitch regulator. The bobbin is slightly larger than standard size but still to small.
01-04-2012, 07:42 AM
#44
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Location: Once an Iowan, always an Iowan, but now suburban Chicagoland
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Originally Posted by k9dancer
At the very least, they could label the bobbins AND place right on the machine "class 15J bobbin."
01-04-2012, 08:54 AM
#47
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Originally Posted by nhweaver
Put a light right above the needle, have the biggest harp area possible, make a non skid foot control pedal and develop a huge bobbin.
01-04-2012, 08:55 AM
#48
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Originally Posted by Rose Marie
My Sapphire dosnt have a lever to lift the foot. It has a push button that I only have to use when I finish sewing. It automaticly lowers the foot when you start to sew. It has an autolift when in needle down mode that lifts the foot just enough to slide the next piece thru or to turn your fabric. I love this feature and use it always. It does make it tough when it is in for servicing and I have to use my cheap Brother with no bells and whistles. I keep forgeting to lower the foot since that is not necessary with my Sapphire.
I can wind bobbins without unthreading the machine and since I can see the bobbin I know when it is getting low on thread
It has a 10 in throat also. The only thing it lacks is a stitch regulator. The bobbin is slightly larger than standard size but still to small.
I can wind bobbins without unthreading the machine and since I can see the bobbin I know when it is getting low on thread
It has a 10 in throat also. The only thing it lacks is a stitch regulator. The bobbin is slightly larger than standard size but still to small.
01-04-2012, 08:59 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by pasolovers
I put a "handi grip" under the foot control, to stop it from sliding ..I can't imagine why manufacturers haven't added a non slip bottom to these devices.
I plan on cutting out a pattern from a non slip shelf liner and adhering it to the foot control...nothing ventured nothing gained
I plan on cutting out a pattern from a non slip shelf liner and adhering it to the foot control...nothing ventured nothing gained
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