Steph, is that the one with the 7-9mm feed dogs? The lady in the store buying the same machine as me had something like that & she loved it but those feed dogs are too wide to do pintucks, just fyi.
That measure I’m not sure of. And likely wouldn’t sway me either way. I’ve only ever accidentally pin Tucked something.
It was so much power. And so fun to drive. My only compliant, I’m pampered with top load bobbins and the side loads are a PAIN.
I went to school for design, we had to wind bobbins, insert needles, & rethread machines every time we sat down. Including the serger .
Side bobbin is cake after years of that
Bernina or brother are my favorites since many people have already advised you machines. I would like to advise you on a sewing table, my mum always sews at an ordinary kitchen table and her back constantly hurt. But try the special table, the first one 8 Best Sewing Tables Reviewed in Detail (Summer 2022) It is a really comfortable height (I’m 5ft 10in) and the drop-down section is handy for the keyboard if you so wish. I bought it for my mum. The desk is sturdy and strong and I ended up ordering another which I will actually be using for myself.
I love the new machine I got. It’s so, SO fast! Takes practice getting comfy with the speed modulation. The stitches are gorgeously perfect tho.
The Kobe is taking a bit more time to love. I’ve got some heavy duty projects to complete, multiple layers of denim etc, after which I’m sure I’ll be in love with it.
Has anyone tried an Elna? The quilt shop by me only sells Janome and Elna. My mom is looking for a new machine but it HAS to be self-threading. It’s hard for her to see that small anymore. I have a Brother and her friend has a Brother. She doesn’t power-sew, but would like to make a quilt one day.
I’ve never used an Elna but I know some people in my sewing class have them. I know it’s a well-known brand that’s been around a long time and their basic models are fairly affordable/good value for money, which is why they’re popular with beginners, but I’m pretty sure they have machines in many different price ranges.
Does anyone need a new-to-them machine? I was over at the Idea Store today and they had a nice solid steel Viking Selectronic 6570 for $125. I was sooo tempted to take it home, either for myself, or anyone here who might need a good solid all-steel-parts machine. It seemed to have absolutely everything with it, including its manual, foot pedal, quilting extension table, solid cover, and even a selection of knobs, that somehow are used to change stitch. It looked like 40 or so stitches.
Here’s a video showing the same machine:
OMG I love it.
(Seriously. I love the color too.)
My ma made her sewing machine purchase a couple weeks ago. It was… hm… I want to say she got a Janome, but it might have been an Elna. The store she went to didn’t sell Brothers and could not repair them, either, and she wanted to try out a machine before buying it. She’s pretty pumped about this. Auto threads and will snip it for her, too, which is all she really wanted at the time anyway.
Hello guys, I found this https://parts.jacksew.com/hanging-roller-strt-guide-generic-mah-15201-0a0/ just wondering if anyone knows if it would fit a Juki 441?
I was was also thinking to upgrade my machine and found those guys selling a similar one for around $5K: https://www.jacksew.com/highlead-ga2688-1-single-needle-extra-heavy-duty-shuttle-hook-16-5-cylinder-arm-compound-walking-foot-sewing-machine/
Also did anyone have any experience ordering from Jacksew?