I would buy my same machine, actually: Pfaff 7550. Computerized, but
does not interfere with my desires. Fits all of your specs. I bought
it as a demo machine in. . .. well, probably 1994. It's a workhorse. I
would not hesitate to buy a used one. The 7570 was its replacement
model, but it was more highly computerized and nobody is selling any-
that's how good they were.
It's been tuned up maybe twice in 18 years. I can find parts, but
haven't needed to. I bought the essential add-ons when it was new
(tucker, for instance: it works with the differential feed). And I
LOVE the build-in walking foot.
==Marjorie Wilser
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Three Toad Press
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Sep 2, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Lavolta Press wrote:
I do not want a serger, or an embroidery machine. I want a machine
with the following features:
* Metal body
* Durability
* Infrequent need for service
* Not quirky
* Really good straight stitch
* Zigzag capability
* Easy buttonholes
* Ability to sew both light and heavy fabrics easily, including
crossing seams
* Free arm or narrow bed? so I can sew sleeves easily
* Probably the ability to lower the feed dogs
* Mechanical machine, except I'm confused about the term. Even the
"mechanical" machines (new not vintage) clearly have some
computerization
* A machine that doesn't try to make my decisions for me!
* Probably a new machine, since I don't want to inherit someone
else's problems and want to be able to get parts easily
* Good track records. I have bought two expensive machines (over
time) that were supposedly good machines from reputable
manufacturers, yet they turned out to be a chronic PITA
I am considering the Bernina 1008, since as far as I can tell the
1015 is no longer made. But clearly other manufacturers are also
making mechanical machines.
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