Viking Sapphire 835 Machine--What, no take up lever?
#11
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: IL
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Originally Posted by ArizonaQuilts1
Thank you! You're right. It's not a take up lever at all. LOL!!! But the good news is most of you knew what I meant so I got some great feedback. THANK YOU ALL!
I was wondering how a machine would sew without a thread -take up. But I also figured you meant the manual presser foot lift.
In the meantime, my Pfaff dealer called and quoted some pretty darn good prices on the Pfaff Expressions 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0. The only thing that worries me about the Pfaffs are they all have a dip where the bobbin goes and it's exactly in the path of the fabric......I'm thinking the seams may be prone to flip easily once they hit that dip. Yes-I've read many complaints about that "dip" flipping seams.
Thank you nice quilters! I really appreciate your help.
Mary
I was wondering how a machine would sew without a thread -take up. But I also figured you meant the manual presser foot lift.
In the meantime, my Pfaff dealer called and quoted some pretty darn good prices on the Pfaff Expressions 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0. The only thing that worries me about the Pfaffs are they all have a dip where the bobbin goes and it's exactly in the path of the fabric......I'm thinking the seams may be prone to flip easily once they hit that dip. Yes-I've read many complaints about that "dip" flipping seams.
Thank you nice quilters! I really appreciate your help.
Mary
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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Another thing I love about my Vikings is that when you select the "needle down" option, and stop sewing, the presser foot lifts just a bit all by itself. So if you are chain piecing, you can easily feed the next piece or if you need to pivot, you're ready to go. My sister has a knee lift, but I don't need one!
#15
Originally Posted by Conniequilts
This has been a wonderful post! I was just recently looking at a Sapphire and now I have some specific things too look for and ask about when I go test driving!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Good luck in your search and do tell us what you decide on and why.
Thanks, Mary
#17
Originally Posted by stpatmom
Congratulations Mary! I'm so happy for you. I remember when I first got my Sapphire. I love her just as much today. Post pictures as soon as you get her set up!
Thanks!
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