Most useful features of a sewing machine to U?
08-07-2010, 04:21 PM
#71
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I just put on my magnifer glasses and use tweezers to thread the needle....could never get the hang of the needle threader
It took me a while to figure out why my needle threader wasn't working right and I finally realized it works best if you put the presser foot down before you try it. Have you tried this? If not, give it a try and see if it makes a difference.
Originally Posted by quilterguy27
Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
Hey, Friends
Several of you have been mentioning the needle threader feature on your machine. I can't make mine work worth beans. I have a serger threader designed for threading the loopers on a serger, but it works GREAT on threading a regular machine needle. I insert it inthe eye of the needed from the BACK. I put the thread in the loop and pull it to the back. Amazing.
Several of you have been mentioning the needle threader feature on your machine. I can't make mine work worth beans. I have a serger threader designed for threading the loopers on a serger, but it works GREAT on threading a regular machine needle. I insert it inthe eye of the needed from the BACK. I put the thread in the loop and pull it to the back. Amazing.
08-07-2010, 05:01 PM
#72
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Brentwood, CA
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I have a Pfaff, so I love the IDT, but can't do without a good buttonhole stitch, needle down, needle threader and the ability to move my needle position. I love my stitch in the ditch foot and the 1/4 inch with the blade on it. I hardly ever use the thread cutter or the tie off. All the extras are nice, but in my opinion not absolutely necessary.
08-07-2010, 05:37 PM
#73
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Location: Missouri
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I am with those who like the needle up and down, thread cutter. I probably could be happy with just a regular not computerized. Have a Bernina 440qe but would like a small light machine I could carry to classes sometimes and just for a spare.
08-07-2010, 07:18 PM
#77
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Location: Upland, CA
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by MinnieKat
I love the walking foot on my Pfaff.
I have a fancy Viking 875 Sapphire with all the bells and whistles, its the one I use for machine quilting.(10"throat).
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