I was reading some discusions about sewing machines today.
That made me ponder about what features I actually USE when I'm sewing Straight stitch - I hardly every back stitch, but it's nice to have Walking foot (Pfaff) - but my old Bernina fed the fabric well, too Self-adjust tension Needle down Reverse pattern (mirror image) Regular presser foot, and the zipper foot. I finally learned how to use the marker/quide for grid quilting a couple of years ago. The little marks on the throat plate for seam allowances. Zig-zag, multiple step zig-zag, blind-hem stitch Adjustable needle position Needle threader (very nice to have) There is a thread cutter on the Pfaff, but I usually use scissors to cut the threads |
I have a Bernina and one of my favorite things about it is the knee lifter that lifts and lowers the presser foot. It frees both hands to hold fabric.
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I am learning how to use the Free motion foot, so I found out how to lower the feed dogs!
I love the warning that my bobbin is nearing empty. And all those you listed, especially my quarter inch foot! So I like the quick change feature for different feet, click in or out! I know there are more, but my brain hasn't kicked in yet today! :? |
In addition to what's been mentioned, I use the 1/4" foot for quilting seams and the stitch-in-the-ditch foot for well, you know....
I like the stitch length adjustment feature on my Pfaff and the needle position adjustment feature. There are also some nice decorative stitches. |
I find it easier to say what I don't use - the buttonhole stuff. If I had a thousand decorative stitches, I'd find a way to use them all!
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I have the knee lifter, but don't use it. I love the needle up/down, auto threader and auto cutter. I like the speed adjustment. I have the on/off button I can use in place of the foot pedal, but rarely use that too.
I had to use my button-hole thingee recently.... I had to darn some rips in DH's work clothes! LOL Works great for that! |
OK, I have 2 Berninas. My 200 I mainly use for embroidery and my 440QE for everything else including quilting. The 200 has a really nice bobbin winder but the thing is so slow it drives me to distraction. So I use my 440 to wind bobbins for both machines... :oops: :oops:
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I use my Featherweight for 99% of my piecing and there are no features at all on these machine. Straight stitch and reverse is all you get. I love it.
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Originally Posted by Moonpi
I find it easier to say what I don't use - the buttonhole stuff. If I had a thousand decorative stitches, I'd find a way to use them all!
I love the decorative stitches on some of my kid quilts and all. Sure hope the man is able to fix my Singer with all those wonderful stitches. |
I don't sure my buttonhole feature either. It I made clothing maybe I would.
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