Quiltingboard Forums
Page 8 of 10
« First
6
7
8
9
10
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   Most useful features of a sewing machine to U? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/most-useful-features-sewing-machine-u-t58107.html)

katiebear1 08-07-2010 04:21 PM
I just put on my magnifer glasses and use tweezers to thread the needle....could never get the hang of the needle threader
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.
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.

barbrdunn 08-07-2010 05:01 PM
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.

quilter64779 08-07-2010 05:37 PM
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.

sew n' sew 08-07-2010 06:03 PM
I love the walking foot on my Pfaff also.

Annz 08-07-2010 06:49 PM
I love everything about my pfaff.

Deecee 08-07-2010 07:02 PM
Needle up/down, auto threader (can't thread without one) and knee lift.

stillwaters 08-07-2010 07:18 PM
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by MinnieKat
I love the walking foot on my Pfaff.
I do too MinnieKat. I have an old Pfaff 1222E and its my favorite for piecing quilt blocks. All the layers feed evenly and all my quilt blocks come out right.
I have a fancy Viking 875 Sapphire with all the bells and whistles, its the one I use for machine quilting.(10"throat).
Me, three! I have two Pfaffs and I LOVE the built in walking foot, needle up/down position, auto tie off stitch, easy to change feet, ability to drop the feed dogs and much more - but these are the first "favorite features" that come to mind. OH! and the needle threader! :-D

koipuddle 08-07-2010 08:57 PM
Hi Katie, yes, at least that is what I am assuming it is; as I am new to these new machines with all these features. But that is what I have gathered.
Jack

Kitsie 08-07-2010 08:58 PM
IDT! That's the built-in even feed (walking foot) in the new Pfaff's. And the wide throat. Looking forward to trying the tie-off.

koipuddle 08-07-2010 09:01 PM
Kitsie, which model of the pfaff do you have? I have noticed the wider the throat, obviously the better.
Jack


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:09 PM.
Page 8 of 10
« First
6
7
8
9
10
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page