Using 20% of your sewing machine 80% of the time...
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I have heard that most people use only 20% of their sewing machine 80% of the time and got to thinking about it today. I have to say that I fall into that catagory myself. I was wondering if anyone has any photos of how they have used the other "80% of stitches" that are on their machines.
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I have a very basic machine with just straight and various zig-zag stitches. I've used all of them at one point or another, but in quilting, specifically, I pretty much only use straight stitches (longer or shorter based on what I'm working on).
I recently ordered a new machine with several decorative stitches. Once I get using that, I can almost guarantee that I'll be doing just that - using 20%, 80% of the time. LOL I'm looking forward to trying them all out though, and hope to use some of them when quilting.
I recently ordered a new machine with several decorative stitches. Once I get using that, I can almost guarantee that I'll be doing just that - using 20%, 80% of the time. LOL I'm looking forward to trying them all out though, and hope to use some of them when quilting.
#8
I use 1% of it about 99% of the time. I have narrowed my use to piecing only. I used to use it for more things when I sewed clothes for my kids.
But I love my machine for that 1% - it's perfect!
But I love my machine for that 1% - it's perfect!
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Originally Posted by oatw13
Originally Posted by np3
More like 10% of it, 90% of the time!
Maybe even 5%! lol
I keep saying one day I will sit down with the feet and the book and learn a few things....
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Originally Posted by Jingleberry
My Juki TL98QE machines are straight stitch only machines, so, I use 100% of my machines whenever I sew.
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