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What Features Standard on Decent Machines? Phaedrine 08-29-2006
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Posted by Phaedrine on August 29, 2006, 4:12 pm

The directional stitching got me thinking about this. Not top of the
line machines but a general "workhorse" machine that can handle most
tasks but not auto-embroidery. Not junior, starter or lightweight
either. Something you plan to use and keep for a long time.

Here's a few of mine. Please add yours:

- free arm
- strong penetration
- minimum 7-9 mm stitch width
- precision, quick to change feet
- needle stop, up or down

Phae

--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI,Shakespeare)

Posted by Kate Dicey on August 29, 2006, 4:50 pm
Phaedrine wrote:

> The directional stitching got me thinking about this. Not top of the
> line machines but a general "workhorse" machine that can handle most
> tasks but not auto-embroidery. Not junior, starter or lightweight
> either. Something you plan to use and keep for a long time.
>
> Here's a few of mine. Please add yours:
>
> - free arm
> - strong penetration
> - minimum 7-9 mm stitch width
> - precision, quick to change feet
> - needle stop, up or down
>
> Phae
>
Impeccable buttonholes
world class blind hems
permanent backwards when you want it

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Posted by Taunto on August 29, 2006, 10:03 pm
Kate Dicey wrote:
> Phaedrine wrote:
>
>> The directional stitching got me thinking about this. Not top of the
>> line machines but a general "workhorse" machine that can handle most
>> tasks but not auto-embroidery. Not junior, starter or lightweight
>> either. Something you plan to use and keep for a long time.
>>
>> Here's a few of mine. Please add yours:
>>
>> - free arm
>> - strong penetration
>> - minimum 7-9 mm stitch width
>> - precision, quick to change feet
>> - needle stop, up or down
>>
>> Phae
>>
> Impeccable buttonholes
> world class blind hems
> permanent backwards when you want it
>

undo, multiple levels.

Posted by Phaedrine on August 29, 2006, 11:15 pm

> Phaedrine wrote:
>
> > The directional stitching got me thinking about this. Not top of the
> > line machines but a general "workhorse" machine that can handle most
> > tasks but not auto-embroidery. Not junior, starter or lightweight
> > either. Something you plan to use and keep for a long time.
> >
> > Here's a few of mine. Please add yours:
> >
> > - free arm
> > - strong penetration
> > - minimum 7-9 mm stitch width
> > - precision, quick to change feet
> > - needle stop, up or down
> >
> Impeccable buttonholes
> world class blind hems
> permanent backwards when you want it

Oh yes. How about:

- adjustable pressure in presser foot
- dropable feed dogs
- ability to wind bobbin w/o unthreading

--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI,Shakespeare)

Posted by Ron Anderson on August 29, 2006, 4:54 pm
You can pretty much dismiss the idea of lasting a life time. Machines made
today if they last 10 years the parts will be no longer available.


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518-469-5133
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>
> The directional stitching got me thinking about this. Not top of the
> line machines but a general "workhorse" machine that can handle most
> tasks but not auto-embroidery. Not junior, starter or lightweight
> either. Something you plan to use and keep for a long time.
>
> Here's a few of mine. Please add yours:
>
> - free arm
> - strong penetration
> - minimum 7-9 mm stitch width
> - precision, quick to change feet
> - needle stop, up or down
>
> Phae
>
> --
> I fear me you but warm the starved snake
> Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry
> VI,Shakespeare)



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