Workhorse SM question

Mr. Joe says I need a workhorse Sm. This is the 2nd time I have bent the bobbin holder on this Pfaff just by going over 4 fabrics at once. It is NO WHERE near as strong as the Viking was. (During demo, the gal sewed over 6 layers of denim, sewed 2 stitches thru the hump jumper (hard plastic) and kept on going. The machine did not even burp, break or bend the needle or SKIP a stitch. She didn't believe me until she took the fabric out--which she couldn't cause he thread was still thru the hump jumper ; ) ) I can not afford a huge industrial machine--no room and I do not sew every day like I use to. I would like a good stitch and a good satin stitch. I do NOT need embroidery stitches cause the one's Pfoebe has is more than enuf for the crazy quilt.

What would you recommend.? I can't stand long enuf to 'try' a gazillion machines.

This is NOT going to be a tomorrow purchase......so I do have abit of time to look at your recommendations.

Butterfly (even if you remember one a coupla weeks from now--pleases SHARE. Thanks in advance)

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Butterflywings
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I would look at some of the lower end Viking machines. They have a lovely satin stitch (which is not a short stitch length zig zag, but a variation so that the "top" stitches are parallel to each other.) Most of them are still very sturdy machines. I don't recommend the HuskyStar machines, those are "made for" not "made by" Husqvarna/Viking. My hearty recommendation is to spend a bit of time over on this side of town at the "stand alone" Viking store at 51st Ave. and Northern, usually not crowded. Plenty of seating, and personal attention.And all they sell is sewing machines and related stuff. Explain what you are looking for and sit and try what they suggest or what catches your eye. They also usually have several trade in machines that might be what you want... and at a lower price. (NAYY, but a very happy customer for many years of this store. )

Good luck with the hunt, Pati, > Mr. Joe says I need a workhorse Sm. This is the 2nd time I have bent the

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Pati C.

I love my Viking Lily (bought cheaper as a "demo" model)... ...and DO take a pair of jeans that need hemming with you (and use that when "trying out" a machine) -- as well as a couple of quilt squares so you can check out the 1/4" measurement and the feed - even a 12" square that needs some free motion quilting. They ought to let you try out any machine to make sure it DOES what you need it to do.

ME-Judy

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ME-Judy

Butterfly, since you are already comfortable with Pfaff, you might enjoy a Pfaff 1221 / 1222. Ours did beautiful stitching, had that wonderful 'feed' thing at the back of the foot and could sew through anything you could get under the foot. This is a much older model Pfaff but they are fine, fine workhorses. A word of warning: do not submerge them under 18 - 30 feet of hurricanesludge or drop them on their head. There are limits, you know. Polly

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Polly Esther

Thanks to the 3 of you. I'll try Pati's place first and then go from there. Only real requirement is not having a drop-in bobbin.

Butterfly

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Butterflywings

Instead of new, look for a good used TOL machine like a Viking or Pfaff.

-Irene

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IMS

An old Pfaff 1222 is a real sturdy, dependable SM. PAT

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Pat in Virginia

Added to my list of to 'look at' Thanks again

Butterfly

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Butterflywings

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