Favorite sewing machine and why

There have been so many posts lately asking about different sewing machines, I thought it would be nice to have a threat about what your favorite sewing machine is, and why. I have a kind of crappy SM (Viking Platinum 770) so will be interested to hear others opinions.

Trixie

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As a beginning quilter in 1999 (and a total non-sewer) -- I purchased a Pfaff

2030 --- and just love it! I've never had a lick of trouble with it! The only thing it doesn't have that I wish it did -- is a low bobbin indicator. Pfaffs built in walking-foot is wonderful for quilting and piecing!

Because I love my 2030 so, when I was ready to invest in an embroidery machine... I wanted to stick with Pfaff. My budget wouldn't allow for a new machine so after a bit of research -- I purchased a Pfaff 7570 on ebay. (EVERYBODY I spoke with that has/had a 7570 swore by it! Several had traded theirs in for newer models -- and later wish they had kept their 7570. I haven't had enough time to play with it yet... but am looking forward to breaking it in officially in 2007!

Kate in MI

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Hmmm..favorite? It depends on what I'm doing :)

=46or embroidery, free motion quilting, and darning, it's my Viking 1+. Beautiful embroidery and wonderful stitches.

I do most of my piecing on a Featherweight 221; perfect straight stitching, and takes little space.

=46or classes or travel, I take my Elna Stella SP. This machine as a few decorative stitches and a feed dog cover; it's very light weight.

When my 1+ is set up for embroidery, but I still want to sew, I take out my vintage Viking 6470 or Kenmore 1914 -- both are also great for FMQ and both have cams and a free arm so I can continue using decorative stitches.

Some of the other 80 or so machines in my collection also get used from time to time as well LOL

-Irene

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I have been an Elna owner for 40 years and have been happy with them all. I started with an Elna Supermatic. You name it, I sewed it on that machine -- wedding dress, jeans, lingerie, quilts, suits, swimwear, coats, luggage. I bought an Elna Club (bottom of the line electronic machine) in 1995 and passed the Supermatic on to my daughter. About 5 yr later, she was having trouble with the Supermatic (though I think it just needed a good cleaning) and wanted a different machine. My sister got the Supermatic. I sold her the Elna Club and bought a Quilter's Dream. All of them were great machines. I've been impressed at how well the electronic machines handle tough stuff, like hemming jeans.

About a year ago, I bought a S> There have been so many posts lately asking about different sewing machines,

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Julia in MN

I've had a Viking for 25+ years - LOVE 'em. My first was a Viking 180 (given to my DD when I got my new Viking 550 (Lily)). I didn't need all the fancy stuff and electronics, I just needed something for quilting freehand as well as having a machine strong enough to hem denim jeans (We're all on the short side ). I've also inherited the old Singer 401 that I used to sew a lot of my school dresses back in the 50s (It needs cleaning! when I have time! ) The Singer served my Mom and I for many many years - it's a rock! ME-Judy

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Judy

I'm a happy Elna user too, although that's all I've really ever used, and I've only been sewing for 5 years. The one I use most often is a Quilter's Dream 2 (6600). I think my back-up machine is a 3500, but I might be remembering the model wrong.

-Lynn

Julia > I have been an Elna owner for 40 years and have been happy with them > all.

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On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 20:06:59 -0600, Trixie wrote (in article ):

I have 2 at the moment and love them both. My main machine is a Viking Lily

555. It does everything I ask it to with no complaints. I take it in to be cleaned and serviced once a year and it just purrs along. My travel and back up machine is a Janome Jem Plantinum and its great too although I've used it less than my Lily.

Maureen

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Maureen Wozniak

My absolute favorite is my older Singer FW (one of two, one 1940s and one about 1950--both are grand machines). It is a little workhorse, hardly ever has problems and I can fix most of them myself; it is perfect for piecing and works well for quilting small items; it's truly portable so I can take it anywhere. Second favorite, Singer 301. I use it for machine quilting, and it is also one of those workhorses that has few problems and most of those can be fixed by the user; portable if you don't have back problems. Third, a Kenmore circa 1978...another workhorse that has never given me a problem. It does zigzag and other rather nice stitches, I use it now for regular sewing though I made my first four quilts on it and had no difficulties--it's just that the FW has a nicer, evener stitch and the 301 works better for quilting.

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Carolyn McCarty

My first purchase was a Viking Husqvarna Orchidea. It replaced the Frister and Rossman which I had 'borrowed' from my mum (she'd had it since she was married). I have to say that I'll never outgrow that one. The Orchidea does everything I want and is a real workhorse, with enough decorative stitches to keep me entertained. It's a great multi-purpose machine, as I also make costumes and clothing. For quilting I've just bought myself a Viking Husqvarna Mega Quilter. The extra throat space is sooooo fab and even without a walking foot it is a real dream to use. It has made the actual quilting a lot less daunting! Isn't it funny how many of us tend to stick to a brand? I wouldn't dream of using anything else!

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Jo Pender

Love my Pfaff 2042, built-in dual feed and needle threader. Sews most anything without backtalk. Love the sweet little Featherweight too. Roberta in D, starting to lust after an embroidery machine

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Roberta Zollner

I only have 4 machines, but my workhorse is my Viking #1+. I take my FW to classes & DH got me an insert for my sewing table for my FW, so I can use it at home more often. I love the sound of it & the perfect little stitches it makes!

-- Pauline Northern California

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Pauline

I don't think a Viking Platinum is a crappy machine!!! Why do you say that??? I have a 750 and love it!

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Dr. Quilter

Mine is so finicky and prone to breaking-down I guess I just don't trust it. It goes in for repairs way too frequently, and there isn't anything preventative-maintenance that I can do myself, since it is sealed and I can't even oil it. I guess when I got it I was hoping for something more reliable.

Trixie

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Trixie

I absolutely love my Brother 1500s. It is just a straight stitch machine, but what a stitch! It also free motions beautifully.

L>Mine is so finicky and prone to breaking-down I guess I just don't trust it.

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Dr. Quilter

Yes, I feared that. It was in the shop (for repair and cleaning) about six months ago, and is now back to making a large clacking noise that seems to be coming from the bobbin area, but I've cleaned, poked, prodded, changed thread, changed needle, re-loaded thread, all to no avail. I have an old Janome I am considering going back to instead of fighting with this Viking.

Trixie

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Trixie

I started quilting in 96 using my grandmother's machine purchased in

1959. Took a class on machine quilting and knew I had to buy a new machine. So I went for the Bernina 1090, which I just love. I also own a Bernina 180 that I haven't played much with it. I did just recently buy the Artista Designer Plus V5 software in the hopes that I will put that 180 to good use by making embroidered labels. I also have an old Singer and a threadle machine that are both antique (well to US standards anyway). I have never used the antiques, although I could given that they are functional. I gotta say, that 1090 is a sweetheart. I'm having a real hard time jumping on the 180. Funny thing is that another reason why I purchased the 180 was due to the variable speeds. A queen size quilt is in the process of being machine quilted on the 1090 while the 180 is collecting dust! lol I just can't seem to part with my baby!

Carole - Champlain, NY

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