New Back Up Sewing Machine!
12-28-2015, 07:29 AM
#22
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I also have a Brother SQ 9000 series machine. I love it for classes and it's a great back up machine. We do a lot of RVing and it's my travel machine. I've never had a problem with it, it's probably one of my best purchases.
12-28-2015, 09:10 AM
#24
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Location: Littlefield, TX, USA
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I have a little Brother SE270D (Disney) sewing/embroidery machine. I got it 10 years ago at Walmart. I love that little machine! It ony has a small embroidery area...but I use it mostly now for sewing (it is a backup for my two embroidery machines)...it has a self threading cartridge...and cuts the thread! I baste quilts onto my leaders for my longarm quilting frame...I hit the baste icon...and it's set & ready to go. Has all kinds of specialty stitch settings...blanket, satin, hems, etc. It's a great little machine. I have a 15 needle for embroidery & Singer Futura I use at home for small embroidery projects & for binding. Mostly though, for all sewing...I use that little Brother machine. I love my little machine. I keep an eye out on ebay..will replace with another when she finally gives up. Main thing is to keep them oiled and clean. I put a drop of oil in the bobbin area when I clean it....then wipe the excess with a soft cloth.
So I broke my beloved Husqvarna - Because I have three quilt tops ready to quilt!
I'm off for all of next week, the sewing machine repair store is closed until January, and there was no way I was going a week without sewing. I live for these two weeks to be able to do nothing but sew and have ZERO guilty feelings about how I should be outside enjoying the weather (mind you, for the first time in years, it is +8 in Ottawa LOL)
So I sent my dad to Walmart on Boxing Day (kind of like Black Friday for the Americans!) and he called me and read out all the types of sewing machines they had LOL I chose a Brother SQ9130 and I have to admit I am VERY pleased with how well it sews. I was certainly not expecting it to sew as nicely / quietly as it does for a machine that cost less than $300! (For those of you that have the embroidered sewing machine like I do, you know what I am talking about!)
It does NOT have automated everything like I am used to (cutting the thread, the presser foot doing down automatically, etc.) and it took me about 5 minutes (and yes, I finally read the manual) to figure out why I kept getting an error message and it wouldn't sew. Turns out you have to MANUALLY put the presser foot down! LMAO ...
It is also a quilting sewing machine, but I haven't got that far yet (although it did come with a walking foot!). If anyone is looking for a recommendation for a sewing machine, I would highly recommend this one. I know I've only been sewing on it for 2 hours, but seriously, it is a great little machine!
I actually find it easier to maintain a 1/4 inch seam with this machine than my Topaz! Who knows, maybe I'll just use this to sew my quilt tops together and then do the embroidery with my big one!
I'm off for all of next week, the sewing machine repair store is closed until January, and there was no way I was going a week without sewing. I live for these two weeks to be able to do nothing but sew and have ZERO guilty feelings about how I should be outside enjoying the weather (mind you, for the first time in years, it is +8 in Ottawa LOL)
So I sent my dad to Walmart on Boxing Day (kind of like Black Friday for the Americans!) and he called me and read out all the types of sewing machines they had LOL I chose a Brother SQ9130 and I have to admit I am VERY pleased with how well it sews. I was certainly not expecting it to sew as nicely / quietly as it does for a machine that cost less than $300! (For those of you that have the embroidered sewing machine like I do, you know what I am talking about!)
It does NOT have automated everything like I am used to (cutting the thread, the presser foot doing down automatically, etc.) and it took me about 5 minutes (and yes, I finally read the manual) to figure out why I kept getting an error message and it wouldn't sew. Turns out you have to MANUALLY put the presser foot down! LMAO ...
It is also a quilting sewing machine, but I haven't got that far yet (although it did come with a walking foot!). If anyone is looking for a recommendation for a sewing machine, I would highly recommend this one. I know I've only been sewing on it for 2 hours, but seriously, it is a great little machine!
I actually find it easier to maintain a 1/4 inch seam with this machine than my Topaz! Who knows, maybe I'll just use this to sew my quilt tops together and then do the embroidery with my big one!
12-28-2015, 10:08 AM
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
I have been using one of those for five years and I love it. I bought mine as a back up for my 401A and for more of the decorative stitches but I now use it for so much more. It is a great machine.
12-28-2015, 10:12 AM
#26
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
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Congratulations on a great bargain and sewing machine. I have a Brother sewing machine as a back up machine, which I got for free at the recycling center in our town. It sews great and even does better satin stitching than my New Home, (PS, don't tell anyone with a New Home, although I love my Janome 4000).
12-28-2015, 05:13 PM
#28
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Location: Ontario Canada
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So I have done 4 quilts tops in the last week with my little machine, and it is an absolute trooper, and what a dream to sew on!
Seriously, I have been a husqvarna snob for far too long LOL (I was brainwashed hahahaha!)
I absolutely love sewing on this machine - my 1/4 inch seams are perfect!!!!
Not having an auto cutter is a bit of a pain, but I have adapted very quickly!!
And here's a pic to show you!
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Seriously, I have been a husqvarna snob for far too long LOL (I was brainwashed hahahaha!)
I absolutely love sewing on this machine - my 1/4 inch seams are perfect!!!!
Not having an auto cutter is a bit of a pain, but I have adapted very quickly!!
And here's a pic to show you!
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