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Barb_MO 02-10-2013 08:27 PM
Your machine would be wonderful for piecing.

Originally Posted by ailene (Post 5850450)
Looks like an industrial sewing machine much like the brother I have now. I was tempted to quilt my quilts on it but when my sis and I checked it out, it sews so fast I can hardly keep up. I am selling mine because I never use it. I bought one of Ken Lund's set ups he advertised on facebook to try to quilt my quilts with. I think if you can figure out how to slow it down, you might be able to sew on it but not freehand. Also, straight stitch only.

Pepita 02-10-2013 09:55 PM
I thought the fast machines were the favored ones for free motion quilting. I think you have to use what works. It may have some plates or documentation on the bottom of the machine. It does look like an industrial machine. Upholstery, and leather need tougher machines. Upholstery and leather also need big needles. I'd just play with it and see what you think. Maybe your husband will craft the other corner of the table for you and your machine. That way you can both use it.

miriam 02-11-2013 01:44 AM
can you show a picture of the needle and foot?

I'm unwound 02-11-2013 02:46 AM
That table is to die for!!!

Sandy65 02-11-2013 04:46 AM
I would try sewing on it.

piecNpat 02-11-2013 05:41 AM
Go for it...at least once!

running1 02-11-2013 05:50 AM
What machine??? All I see is a fabulous table!!!

Grace MooreLinker 02-11-2013 08:00 AM
I have an industrial Singer sewing machine that I quilt on. also use it to do my Jean quilt piecing on. great sewing table he has made.

Bamagal 02-11-2013 08:55 AM
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter (Post 5850161)
Throw together a practice piece and give it a whirl. Just grab any two pieces of fabric and some batting. Nothing fancy is required for trying it out. If you get good stitches that make you happy, it's good to go. If it's a hot mess you have not lost anything by trying.
Good answer!! Never hurts to try!!

pinkypig 02-11-2013 11:10 AM
Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk (Post 5850262)
That machine isn't really meant to sew lighter fabrics. I had the same set in my shop for 20+ years.
It will sew it, but it won't like it...lol It may chew on it a bit too. Now if you wanted to sew a few layers of leather or vinyl and most upholstery materials this one would work.

Kinda looks like a Consew or possibly a Juki.
Chasing Hawk u get the prize - it is a Juki, just like the one I have, and it does not like lighter fabrics, no way to drop the feed dogs either


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