Going to try out a new sewing machine
#23
I'm putting together a box of what I want to try sewing - and remembered the rows of hexies I've been working on. Those don't need speed, but I'm thinking having the knee lift foot will be awesome.
#25
I guarantee you will love the speed! I have been sewing on my Mom's 950 Bernina it is a "transitional" machine between true industrial and home machine. I made 2 Christmas tree skirts the other day and it took for ever to sew all that length to gather for ruffles. Man I love that speed and where do I start on how wonderful a knee lift is. I don't have a thread cutter but Love this machine I had always thought I would get a Juki or Brother but I will love and enjoy what I have. So have a great time shopping and let us know what you decide to purchase.
#26
Having serviced both the TL98 (and I can't see the 2000/2010/etc being much different) and the Brother 1500 - I will only add this: There's more metal where it counts in the Juki. Ask them if you can see under the hood of each one.
#28
FYI: I have had 3 Brothers machines and still have 2 of them. I wouldn't trade them for any other brand. My dealer here is super and the machines are awesome. I do piecing,embroidery, and free motion as well as using walking foot to quilt on my Brothers. I have used Bernina and Janome but by far prefer the Brothers machines.
#29
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 24
Love my machines(s) with the knee lift! You will become spoiled to this feature. The thread-cutter is nice also.
I have the Brother 1500 - it is my "go-to" machine for most of my quilting.
I have heard that the Juki and the Babylock Jane are very similar. Let us know what you take home with you.
I have the Brother 1500 - it is my "go-to" machine for most of my quilting.
I have heard that the Juki and the Babylock Jane are very similar. Let us know what you take home with you.
#30
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: suburbs of Dallas, TX
Posts: 64
I've had my Juki 2010 since August and love it more every time I sit down to sew. My favorite thing was making a wallet recently and sewing the sides, with front, back, pockets, interfacing, accordian-folded card pockets, and two layers of stabilizer - at least twelve layers of varying thickness. Not even the slightest grumble from the Juki. My old machine, I would have had to baby it through that, rip and redo, and use some choice words. The Juki is a keeper for sure!
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