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Subject: Sewing Machine Preference Author: SNK [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 15:55:02 06/09/09 Tue Author Host/IP: ip72-194-95-209.oc.oc.cox.net/72.194.95.209 Before I go out and spend some mega bucks on a new sewing machine, I was wondering if anyone could share their experience with their machines. I have a Husquvarna serger (love it) but now it is time to replace my sears sewing machine with something a bit more heavy duty. After becoming frustrated that I can't loosen the tension on a straight stitch to gather, I've decided this one has go to go. I sew primarily pageant clothes, beauty dresses, swimwear, casual wear, etc... Any advice or reccomendations would be appreciated. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Sewing machine Author: Treena [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:20:16 06/11/09 Thu Author Host/IP: cache-mtc-aa11.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.15 I don't have any experience with Husquvarnas, but I would suggest if you're happy with their serger, getting a sewing machine from them, unless you're looking for something industrial. I've heard good things about the brand, and you would have the added advantage of being able to have them serviced at the same place. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Hope this helps! Author: Christy M [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:39:43 06/11/09 Thu Author Host/IP: 75-120-18-96.dyn.centurytel.net/75.120.18.96 Hi! I have used singer and brother machines and sergers and love them both. I would, however, suggest the singer machines because you can find more service providers for that brand. They will usually not work on the Brother brand. With any machine, if you can learn to service it yourself regularly, it will last many years and save a ton of money on repairs. Good Luck! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Janome is a great machine Author: jana [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:04:06 06/12/09 Fri Author Host/IP: 66-215-234-254.dhcp.rvsd.ca.charter.com/66.215.234.254 I have both a Husq. and a Janome. I feel the Janome has the superior stitch. JMHO and good luck finding your machine, I know most of it is just a matter of getting a good fit between the seamstress and the machine. :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: I have the Husq. Viking Diamond series. I use it everyday Author: Mrs Hernandez [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:35:33 06/16/09 Tue Author Host/IP: cpe-72-178-86-42.hot.res.rr.com/72.178.86.42 I use it everyday for superstretch and lycra. I stopped sewing pageant attire for a while and went into making quilts and it worked great for that. I suggest going to the sewing machine store and sitting down with some superstretch and lycra and trying them out. Just like buying a car you have to take it for a test drive. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]