Does this machine have a 2.0 stitch and can it do free motion quilting without causing a lot of frustration?
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2.0mm is within the stitch length range that this machine is capable of handling, but because there are no notches in the stitch length adjustment, it might be difficult to get it to exactly 2.0mm. However, for the purposes of FMQ, you'll be able to get it quite close enough. As for frustration, I think FMQ always comes with frustration at the beginning, regardless of machine. I haven't tried it on this machine yet, but I haven't seen anything that would make me think it would be any more frustrating than on other machines, as long as you remember to drop your feed dogs ;)
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This is a serger, so it has different special stitches for edge work... it won't have straight or zigzag stitch. There are tons of sewing machines that have up to 300 different types of stitches that sounds more what you might be looking for when you say you want an all purpose machine
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If your main focus is monogramming for personalizing your quilts, the SINGER 7470 Confidence sewing machine has alpha-numeric stitches built in. You can stitch out letters and numbers to create quilt labels, etc. The SINGER 7469Q Confidence Quilter sewing machine does not have alpha-numeric stitches built in, however, this model does include extra accessories for quilting. Both machines have Drop Feed, and you can do monograms with the free-motion sewing technique on both. When you monogram this way, the feed dogs are disengaged, a Darning/Embroidery Foot (included with the SINGER 7469Q, optional purchase for the SINGER 7470) is placed on the machine. Then, the fabric is manually moved in a free-motion manner as you stitch. Use this technique to do not only monograms, but stipple quilting, thread painting and more.
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1. I think that if the fabric is too gentle bottom seam might pucker. Use a size 11 needle for lighter fabric and guide with your hands while stitching. Also for very, very gentle fabric you may need to place soft tissue paper below the fabric. Tear away after stitching. 2. Check to see if the machine is properly threaded. If the thread slips from one of the threading locations your stitch will be imperfect. 3.Adjust the tension. Turn the knob to each number, and for each turn practice the stitch on a portion of fabric. Play around with the tension number until the bottom stitch is desirable. 4. Ensure that your thread is good quality 5. Ensure that the thread in the bottom shuttle is smoothly wound on the bobbin, and is properly pulled through the slot 6. Oil the machine, especially the plate and shuttle section. (wipe off excess oil) 7. Don't panic. If you relax your machine will. I HOPE THIS HELPS. I LOVE THIS MACHINE. IT WORKS FOR ME LIKE A CHARM.
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For the price, look at the Brother CS6000i. That one has all the quilting feet and the extension table. And a lot less money. Hope this helps.
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I am still working on mine....I have not had much time to devote to it. I think it would be a good beginning quilt, a lot of cross stitch on it, which is faster.
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Yes. Ive done two quilting projects one smaller, one large denim and both went very smooth.
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It is free motion. It is controlled by your movement. So anyway you move your hands up, down or sideways it will move. It sits upon two pieces of PVC pipe. It is the best product for quilting out there. Works Great!!
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Yes it does. And we do have a quilting foot that is for free motion. The part # is 40052013 and here is a link to it: http://www.shopjoya.com/p-36884-juki-quilting-foot-for-hzl-35z-25z-k65-k85.aspx. Just lower your feed teeth when using this foot.
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No. The quilting foot has to be ordered. The machine though is excellent for the money!
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I love this machine. I have done some light quilting so I think it should sew denim but can't swear to it. I purchased for quilt classes due to its light weight. Hope that helps a bit.
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Yes, Machine stitched. Very nice quilt for the price. Very soft and washes well. I am more than pleased.
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I love it for quilting. The tension is good and no skipped stitches at my house.
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Hi there. While I can't compare them, I have had my Curvey for most two years now and love it! I have sewn many quilts with mine!
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Have used my machine for quilting classes and retreats for over 2 years. The first time I used it I did need to make a very minor tension adjustment. Very happy with the results it gives. Very basic and simple machine.
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There is real stitching... Does not follow all the designs on the quilt. Wish I could send a pict. :) I use it on my king size bed and I love it. Very pleased with it.
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I cannot remember....I am sure you can go online with Singer and see...or YouTube. I bought the more expensive model because it did have, I think, more stitch designs, it also cuts thread and I felt for a little extra money, I would go with the best, as it might be my last machine. I test drove the Bernina, Viking, Baby Lock.....I hate my Janome, which is why I was trying to find a better machine overall....I felt the Bernina is a rip-off...women ooh and ah over it to beat the band, but honestly....for the thousands of dollars and the fact that feet are $50.00 each and more...it is an advertising schmooze. Getting women to believe the Bernina is the best is just that...a schmooze! Viking and Singer are now made at the same manufacturing plant....Brother and Baby Lock are made by the same company, also. I have a stand alone embroidery machine by Janome...and I have a Babylock Serger (it's awesome)....and of all the machines I own..,.if I have a project....I go immediately to my Singer Quantum Stylist....it has the strength and the power and all the stitch designs I will ever need...it is much easier to program than the Brother...easier to thread than the Brother...is quieter than the Brother and when it cuts the thread it is MUCH quieter than the Brother and I cannot imagine a project other than sewing awning canvas that it can't do. If you are going to sew awning canvas, then get a mechanical machine...don't be fooled by the word COMMERCIAL....get a TRUE hardcore mechanical machine that doesn't do anything but sew straight stitches