Advice on machine for fmq
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Advice on machine for fmq
I am upgrading from my Singer 401a so I can more easily fmq. I know I'll have lots of questions so I will buy local. I want a large harp, a blanket stitch and good personal service. What else should I look for? I took a class on a Bernina 770qe which was lovely but that's too big a jump. Coming from a mechanical to a computerized machine is a big step and all the potential software problems scare me. And the terminology! Is the AcuFeed=BSR=Digital dual feed? Is there a website that compares different models side by side?
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This site lists sewing machine reviews from consumers:
https://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine/Reviews
https://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine/Reviews
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What brand dealers do you have locally? There is a comparison feature on each brands website. I have brother/babylock machines and really enjoy stitching on them.
What is your budget and there are many different price points to start?
Perhaps a peek around this site may help answer your questions.
https://www.sewinginsight.com/babylo...vation-review/ (I just picked a random machine to review).
Hopefully, others will come along with more information.
What is your budget and there are many different price points to start?
Perhaps a peek around this site may help answer your questions.
https://www.sewinginsight.com/babylo...vation-review/ (I just picked a random machine to review).
Hopefully, others will come along with more information.
#4
I would look at a janome 6700. It has a nice harp but is not as advanced as some of the other machines, but is a super solid heavy duty machine. I really enjoyed the demo and almost got one but I have my dreamy and it has never skipped a beat so can't justify when I have a super solid machine that does everything I need
#5
I love both my Janome 6600 and 8900 for FMQ. Since there are newer models out (a 6700 and a 9200) you might be able to get the older versions for a good price. Good luck with your decision...and test drive.
#6
You could always stay with a mechanical machine - Singer 15's are sweet for free motion and you can find them reasonably priced on CL. They are easy to maintain, class 15 bobbins hold a lot of thread, feed dogs drop, and have a great straight stitch.
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http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/Machines/performance-5-2
I have the Pfaff Performance 5.0 which is a great machine, but the newer, Performance 5.2 I have been considering trading up to. I have quilted queen size quilts on this machine.
Here is a youtube demo on the 5.0 that may be of interest to see this machine operating. This is a Pfaff dealer demonstrating an instructional video.
https://villagesewing.com/pfaff-performance-5-0/
http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quil...comment-256107
I have the Pfaff Performance 5.0 which is a great machine, but the newer, Performance 5.2 I have been considering trading up to. I have quilted queen size quilts on this machine.
Here is a youtube demo on the 5.0 that may be of interest to see this machine operating. This is a Pfaff dealer demonstrating an instructional video.
https://villagesewing.com/pfaff-performance-5-0/
http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quil...comment-256107
Last edited by vschieve; 11-02-2017 at 08:55 AM.
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