Silly Sewing Poll - i'm wondering who's like me?
#111
Originally Posted by wichypoo
Boy I just read my own post and I can't type accurately sorry. :oops: I agree the change from old to new with knee control and two differen functions is a definite design error. Makers of machines should know we'll have as many machines as we can. I have two right now but would love a featherweight.
On the factory machine, I could start sewing, tap back on the foot board and cut. I never had to hold on to the thread tails to start a new piece, the knee lever lifted the presser foot ... and any combination of those actions could be done on the fly. Most portable machines can't survive someone backtacking without using reverse, and if I don't make the reverse action in two distinct motions, allowing the machine time to slow, back up, and then sew forward ... i will bust needles, blow the timing, and all sorts of things.
Thankfully, private machine operators are now able to enjoy that productivity in their homes because machine manufacturers are starting to take us seriously ... Janome, Juki, Singer, and Viking ... all good factory machine producers ... and, now they are even making the machines affordable! How cool is that?
I loved factory work ....LOL
#112
I usually sew barefoot or with sox on so I can feel the peddle. I find shoes to be cumbersome no matter what I am doing. I live in Southern California and most of the summer it is too hot to wear shoes anyway so it is easy to transition from any task around the house to the sewing room.
#114
WoW, The industial machines sounds awesome. I Bought a Brother Quilt machine. It cannot handle any thicknesses, just breaks needles and makes nests. I was recently at an upholsterers store and their machines were HUGE. Lots of head space. I think I would love one of those. I am happy to hear you loved you job , so many hate jobs, its a blessing when you love you work.
#116
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So! Now we know!
Most quilters have control issues?
Most quilters have control issues?
Main Entry: control
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: command, mastery
We wrestle with fabric, fight with color and design matches, we master the curves, points, various shapes..
Heck yes !! Control freaks !! Proud of it !!! Wish I had that smiley face !!
Ellen
#117
Originally Posted by chairjogger
So! Now we know!
Most quilters have control issues?
Most quilters have control issues?
Main Entry: control
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: command, mastery
We wrestle with fabric, fight with color and design matches, we master the curves, points, various shapes..
Heck yes !! Control freaks !! Proud of it !!! Wish I had that smiley face !!
Ellen
Hope this little tutorial helped :!:
:!: Oh! and, I forgot ... thank you for the definition of control ... you are definitely right ... quilting brings out the best in control issues. Good Job :-o
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