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Posted by robb on November 16, 2006, 5:18 pm
Hello,
I started visiting local sewing machine sevice shops looking for used
machines.
I plan to comment on experience soon but for now a i have some questions
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Q1 -- how do you determine if it is a good shop ?
Q2 -- Any thoughts on Janome 5124 ? and at $225 ?
Q3 -- is $299 a typical price for a 401A ?
Thanks for help.
robb
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Posted by Kate Dicey on November 16, 2006, 5:59 pm
robb wrote:
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> Hello,
>
> I started visiting local sewing machine sevice shops looking for used
> machines.
> I plan to comment on experience soon but for now a i have some questions
> .....
>
> Q1 -- how do you determine if it is a good shop ?
It's a subtle thing...
Smell, for one! Does the shop smell faintly of sewing machine oil? I
love that smell! ;)
Attention: do they greet you politely? I get put off by folk that are
all over you like a rash! But you don't want to be ignored, either.
Do you get to test the old machines? Do they point out the pitfalls of
models you like (like availability of parts) as well as the advantages?
Do they discuss the suitability of the machines for your purpose?
Do the machines come with a guarantee? Last used machine I bought had a
two year guarantee: some NEW machines don't have that!
Is it well organized? However good the engineer behind the scenes, if
the place is disorganised, they may lose your power lead!
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> Q2 -- Any thoughts on Janome 5124 ? and at $225 ?
Nope, sorry!
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> Q3 -- is $299 a typical price for a 401A ?
Sounds fair to me, from what I've seen recently.
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Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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Posted by robb on November 16, 2006, 7:35 pm
more questions please ?
How important are the number of differenet stitches supported ?
What is minimum number of desired stitches to do most sewing tasks ?
Is there a list some where ?
Are differences between chainstitch or lockstitching ?
Do most any machines do chainstitch, lockstitching or both ?
in my amateur mind i can't really imagine needing more than these stitches
.... should i be looking for more others etc...
1. Straight
2. Zig Zag (adjust 7mm, multi-step)
3. Blind hems
4. Button hole
5. Over Edge
6. Purl edge
7. Saddle
8. Shell
Thanks again for any help ,
robb
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> Hello,
> I started visiting local sewing machine sevice shops looking for used
> machines.
> I plan to comment on experience soon but for now a i have some questions
> ....
> Q1 -- how do you determine if it is a good shop ?
> Q2 -- Any thoughts on Janome 5124 ? and at $225 ?
> Q3 -- is $299 a typical price for a 401A ?
> Thanks for help.
> robb
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Posted by Kay Lancaster on November 17, 2006, 5:42 am
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> more questions please ?
> How important are the number of differenet stitches supported ?
> What is minimum number of desired stitches to do most sewing tasks ?
> Is there a list some where ?
> Are differences between chainstitch or lockstitching ?
> Do most any machines do chainstitch, lockstitching or both ?
Lockstitch is most common. Chainstitchers for home use are pretty rare
birds.
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> in my amateur mind i can't really imagine needing more than these stitches
> .... should i be looking for more others etc...
For many, many, many years, I sewed on a straight stitch only machine.
I either did buttonholes by hand or used a greist buttonholer. I can't
think of any fabric I sew now (with a fancier machine) that couldnt' have
been handled by my straight stitchers... more conveniently handled, yes.
Couldn't have been handled, no.
I'd like to see most folks have straight and zigzag; blind hem is a nice
option, but can be done without. Any of the rest depend on what
you intend to sew. Some of the stitches you mention below are
generally found only on single purpose commercial machines (e.g.,
saddle stitch). Others are more easily handled with a serger.
What do you want to sew?
Kay
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Posted by robb on November 17, 2006, 9:22 pm
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> > more questions please ?
> > How important are the number of differenet stitches supported ?
> > What is minimum number of desired stitches to do most sewing tasks ?
> > Is there a list some where ?
> > Are differences between chainstitch or lockstitching ?
> > Do most any machines do chainstitch, lockstitching or both ?
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> I'd like to see most folks have straight and zigzag; blind hem is a nice
> option, but can be done without. Any of the rest depend on what
> you intend to sew. Some of the stitches you mention below are
> generally found only on single purpose commercial machines (e.g.,
> saddle stitch). Others are more easily handled with a serger.
> What do you want to sew?
hello, thanks for opinions/ideas/etc
I want to be able to sew as broad a range as possible, doilies to
drapes/upholstery.
I do not anticipate lots of any one task, i suppose more clothing work ,
kids clothing, alterations to existing OTS clothing to adjust
fit/style/repair, hems, would like to do occasional pillows and seat cushion
covers and so basically just another tool for the household
I want to avoid buyer remorse a month later when machine refuses to join
the edging on new sofa cushion or will not sew through bluejeans
thanks again
robb
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>
> I started visiting local sewing machine sevice shops looking for used
> machines.
> I plan to comment on experience soon but for now a i have some questions
> .....
>
> Q1 -- how do you determine if it is a good shop ?