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MommaDorian 09-16-2010 04:19 PM
I keep seeing reference to a machines throat size. Can someone explain what this means?

Thanks

scowlkat 09-16-2010 04:21 PM
The throat (also called the harp) is the distance between the needle and the machine. For example, the new Janome Horizon has an 11" throat.

GrammaNan 09-16-2010 04:22 PM
Throat size is the distance between the needle and across to the body of the machine. It is the opening that allows the fabric to go through. Throat size is important when sewing large items. Does this make sense?

MommaDorian 09-16-2010 04:22 PM
Originally Posted by scowlkat
The throat (also called the harp) is the distance between the needle and the machine. For example, the new Janome Horizon has an 11" throat.
Wow, 11" seem huge. Now I'm curious what my Brother CS-6000i has.

MommaDorian 09-16-2010 04:23 PM
Originally Posted by scowlkat
The throat (also called the harp) is the distance between the needle and the machine. For example, the new Janome Horizon has an 11" throat.
What, I think I misunderstood this. You mean from the needle down to the machine? Or over to the machine?

JudyG 09-16-2010 04:29 PM
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by scowlkat
The throat (also called the harp) is the distance between the needle and the machine. For example, the new Janome Horizon has an 11" throat.
What, I think I misunderstood this. You mean from the needle down to the machine? Or over to the machine?
Over to the machine (to the right of the needle).

MommaDorian 09-16-2010 04:32 PM
Originally Posted by JudyG
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by scowlkat
The throat (also called the harp) is the distance between the needle and the machine. For example, the new Janome Horizon has an 11" throat.
What, I think I misunderstood this. You mean from the needle down to the machine? Or over to the machine?
Over to the machine (to the right of the needle).
Ok, now I get it. How do I measure mine? From where to where?

virtualbernie 09-16-2010 04:46 PM
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by JudyG
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by scowlkat
The throat (also called the harp) is the distance between the needle and the machine. For example, the new Janome Horizon has an 11" throat.
What, I think I misunderstood this. You mean from the needle down to the machine? Or over to the machine?
Over to the machine (to the right of the needle).
Ok, now I get it. How do I measure mine? From where to where?
From the needle to the back of the machine where the fabric feeds through.

sharon b 09-16-2010 04:54 PM
If I measured correctly it is 6 inches .. I have the same machine the Brother CS6000i

Kitsie 09-16-2010 05:31 PM
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Yes, my Pfaff on Lay-a-way has the 11" throat, too!

Needle to machine..
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bearisgray 09-17-2010 02:55 PM
Originally Posted by Kitsie
Yes, my Pfaff on Lay-a-way has the 11" throat, too!
Drawings/Illustrations are helpful. Thank you.

featherweight 09-17-2010 08:22 PM
Great picture for the explanation Kitsie.

Lynn Luker 09-17-2010 09:29 PM
Kitsie,which Pfaff are you getting? I have a four year old 2036 and am seriously considering upgrading....and one big reason is that 11 inches! The 2036 has about 7 inches.


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