Originally Posted by Chris Denno
(Post 7918586)
I wanted this stitch so I bought a used Bernina 1630, which was TOL maybe 20 (???) years ago, just prior to the 180, which had the embroidery module we know today.. The machine can sew small figures, teddy bears, trees, approx. 1 1/2" wide. And it was also possible to buy "Keys" with additional wide designs.
The TOL Pfaff, 14??, had a similar feature, sideways stitching, with cute designs built in. It also came with a "tray" that enabled the user to design additional wide stitches. I remember when Pfaff was one of the best sewing machine companies....before it was bought by SVP....oh...the "good old days"..... |
Originally Posted by Jingle
(Post 7917166)
I am way behind. This is the first I have heard of a machine sewing sideways.
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your machine can sew to left, to right, forward, reverse, diagonally. Very helpful when item is difficult to turn--like for patches? and such.
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
(Post 7917586)
My Brother Innovis 650Q has the sideways sewing feature, but what sold me on it is the needle threader and the ability to sew four alphabets in many different sizes. To be honest I have not found a use for the sideways sewing yet.
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Originally Posted by cranberry
(Post 7917126)
Hi - I am looking at getting a new machine and tried out a Brother that does a sideways stitch. I'd love to hear what you think this feature is good for, particularly when used in quilt making.
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Originally Posted by Jingle
(Post 7917166)
I am way behind. This is the first I have heard of a machine sewing sideways.
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I also have a Bernina 1630 with directional stitching that is over 20 yrs old - I absoutely love this machine!!! Does so many wonderful things!!
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Originally Posted by maviskw
(Post 7918099)
That would be very handy for me. My husband crawls on his hands and knees whenever he works in the landscaping, which is often. I just put new knees in his pants every couple of months. I don't mind doing that, but it sure would be easier if I could go sideways inside those pant legs.
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Originally Posted by maviskw
(Post 7918099)
That would be very handy for me. My husband crawls on his hands and knees whenever he works in the landscaping, which is often. I just put new knees in his pants every couple of months. I don't mind doing that, but it sure would be easier if I could go sideways inside those pant legs.
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Someone at a Janome LQS said that on the Janome if you use the sideways stitches it is hard on the machine. Anyone know anything about that? If so, would that apply to other machines as well; I imagine it's the same mechanism.
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