Going to try out a new sewing machine
12-20-2015, 11:26 AM
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After spending about an hour testing out different features and sewing on the Brother and Juki, we came home with the Juki. I didn't care for the needle down as the default setting on the Juki, but I think I can learn to live with it, and with the thread cutter, it probably works better that way. Will take some getting use to the knee lift, but I know I'll like it as I've used machines with it before.
The Juki handled everything I tried just fine, and I was able to sew nicely even at the highest speed. I really liked the machine, and while I was on the Juki, DH was doing some sewing on the Brother. I was "sold" on the Juki but DH insisted I try the Brother, and then he sat at the Juki. We both sewed for about 3" and looked at each other and said "we'll take the Juki". My husband said he thought the two would be a lot more similar than what we found.
DH is looking forward to sewing on the Juki, so we'll see how he likes it compared to his beloved Singer 201.
I'll post a more in depth review of the machine after I get to use the one I brought home. Right now it's warming up as it's spent the last 24 hours in the cold trunk.
The Juki handled everything I tried just fine, and I was able to sew nicely even at the highest speed. I really liked the machine, and while I was on the Juki, DH was doing some sewing on the Brother. I was "sold" on the Juki but DH insisted I try the Brother, and then he sat at the Juki. We both sewed for about 3" and looked at each other and said "we'll take the Juki". My husband said he thought the two would be a lot more similar than what we found.
DH is looking forward to sewing on the Juki, so we'll see how he likes it compared to his beloved Singer 201.
I'll post a more in depth review of the machine after I get to use the one I brought home. Right now it's warming up as it's spent the last 24 hours in the cold trunk.
12-20-2015, 06:53 PM
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That is wonderful, sounds like a good choice and a good fit. I love my needle down, I use it 99% of the time and also the thread cutter. I missed the thread cutter a lot when it was in for service. Would love to hear more reviews after you have sewn on it a while.
12-20-2015, 07:26 PM
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Saturday DH and I are going to the Twin Citeis (MN) to visit relatives, and he has made arrangements to stop in a quilt shop so I can try out a machine I'm considering.
So they are going to have the Juki 2010, and the Brother equivalent ready for me to try. I'll be bringing along some samples, including some long strips, pieced strips and even some paper piecing. I think I'll bring along something to try sewing on a binding also.
I think my husband is more excited about this than I am. He said the lady he talked to would make sure they have one of each ready to go in a box, and that she sounded confident we'd be leaving with one of them. My main machine is 35 years old, and though I love it, I'd also love to get a thread cutter and a knee lift. Not to mention a bit more speed!
While it's common for me to bring a sewing machine back home when I make a trip like this, this will be one of the few times the machine will be less than 50 years old!
So they are going to have the Juki 2010, and the Brother equivalent ready for me to try. I'll be bringing along some samples, including some long strips, pieced strips and even some paper piecing. I think I'll bring along something to try sewing on a binding also.
I think my husband is more excited about this than I am. He said the lady he talked to would make sure they have one of each ready to go in a box, and that she sounded confident we'd be leaving with one of them. My main machine is 35 years old, and though I love it, I'd also love to get a thread cutter and a knee lift. Not to mention a bit more speed!
While it's common for me to bring a sewing machine back home when I make a trip like this, this will be one of the few times the machine will be less than 50 years old!
The only advise I could give you is Make sure the straight stitch is all you want.
I have other machines to take care of that problem. So check the other machine for free motion, throat space, attachments. Good Luck Syl
12-21-2015, 06:25 AM
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Threadhead - those on the vintage board would be laughing (especially about me paying attention to sewing machine attachments)
The only bad thing right now, I may not have any time to sew on it until Christmas Day! I've got to finish up the cabinet work so we can air out the building and get it ready to start moving sewing machines and the long arm stuff out there. I'm putting the industrial blind hemmer and hemstitcher out there too. I need to fit about 40 machines out there - so it could get interesting. And the ones I use for "ever day" sewing stay in the house, which will be the Juki, Viking 990, Pfaff 1240 (or something like that ) White 670, Viking 530 Serger, Singer 15, and at least one of the Featherweights. I may keep a few more, not sure yet. And then there are Dh's machines, Singers 403A and 201 (his Fav) Viking 21A, Pfaff 130 - though he just packed up his Bernina 530. He also wants to keep his Kohler hand crank and National Two Spool in the house.
My husband took the Juki upstairs yesterday, when I went up to the sewing room, he had it sitting on top of the cabinet HIS 403A is in! I wonder if he's hinting at something LOL!! I told him it's OK if he sets it all up today and sews on it while I'm at work. He wanted it to sit and warm up overnight before using it.
it does have a very nice harp space, and I may try doing some FMQ on it for fun
The only bad thing right now, I may not have any time to sew on it until Christmas Day! I've got to finish up the cabinet work so we can air out the building and get it ready to start moving sewing machines and the long arm stuff out there. I'm putting the industrial blind hemmer and hemstitcher out there too. I need to fit about 40 machines out there - so it could get interesting. And the ones I use for "ever day" sewing stay in the house, which will be the Juki, Viking 990, Pfaff 1240 (or something like that ) White 670, Viking 530 Serger, Singer 15, and at least one of the Featherweights. I may keep a few more, not sure yet. And then there are Dh's machines, Singers 403A and 201 (his Fav) Viking 21A, Pfaff 130 - though he just packed up his Bernina 530. He also wants to keep his Kohler hand crank and National Two Spool in the house.
My husband took the Juki upstairs yesterday, when I went up to the sewing room, he had it sitting on top of the cabinet HIS 403A is in! I wonder if he's hinting at something LOL!! I told him it's OK if he sets it all up today and sews on it while I'm at work. He wanted it to sit and warm up overnight before using it.
it does have a very nice harp space, and I may try doing some FMQ on it for fun
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