Got a Husqevarna!

Posted by ant on October 28, 2007, 6:57 am

I went to Sew Simple in Philip, Canberra, that someone recommended last
week. Heaps of 2nd hand machines, but ended up going with a
mildly-computerised husquevarna. They reckoned it's easy to use, and it
didn't have heaps of embroidry stiches (didn't want that stuff). They're
servicing it now (included in price) and I get it next week.

Thanks for all the advice about what to buy!

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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on October 28, 2007, 8:10 am

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Yippeee! You'll love it. Been in love with my Lily 550 (240 stitch
patterns plus other insanity!) for 9 years.

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Posted by ant on October 29, 2007, 6:35 am

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They reckoned it was all metal inside (not plastic), and was easy to use
(not aggressive like our old Singer). The lady in particular (it's a family
business) had some useful observations to make. So I reckon I might be able
to learn to sew actual things from scratch on this. I hope it does nice
blind hemming. The Bernina is OK but a bit sketchy on some fabrics. Since
these wider-legged trousers came out, taking up hems on them is a total
pain sewing by hand. It takes forever!

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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on October 29, 2007, 7:47 am

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Mine does superb blind hemming. It takes a bit of practice, but it
really works. There's a tutorial in The Learning Zone on my web site.

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Posted by ant on October 30, 2007, 7:16 am

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I've been experimenting with stitch lengths, which seems to help. But on
stretchy fabrics, so far it's been a bit brutal so I've gone back to the
good old needle and thread. I've done a LOT of hand sewing these past many
years. For some things, it's unbeatable.

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