Straight Stitch Plate?
#31
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pacific NW
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I just got one but haven't tried it yet. I have a wall hanging to FMQ, so will be using it for that. I will definitely need some kind of "reminder" so I don't do damage to my machine. I have a bracelet I wear when I turn my iron on so that I will remember to turn it off. It does have an automatic shut off, but doesn't seem to be reliable.
#32
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chapel Hill
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For Corginole: I don't know how vintage your Berninas are but I had a straight stitch plate for both my Bernina 830 Record and my 1130. In both cases they came with the machines. When I bought my new 530 it did not come with the straight stitch plate and I had to buy it separately.
Cheers, K
#36
A much nicer stitch can be achieved and as you say, the fabric doesn't get chewed up by the machine. I have a straight stitching machine that I prefer to use than any of the other machines. Very good for quilting.
#37
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kentucky live in WV
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My new sewing machine came with the two plates. I have not used but the one that came with the machine because I was afraid of broken needles and a machine. I did not understand the reason I had two plates. Good to know when I should use each plate.
#38
Just make a note and post on your sewing machine so you will change the plate when you use other stitches. You don't want to break a needle.
#40
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: WA
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Maybe that's an easy solution for me. I'm not use to having two plates, but with my new machine I did get the straight stitch plate and yes, stupid me already jammed and broke two needles when I switched to zig zag and forgot to switch out the plate!
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