Fran, if the Bernina has all the features you want, I recommend you go for it.
I have a 12-year-old Bernina (fancier than you want), and I am absolutely sold
on them.
Ann Wass
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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
I'm amazed. . . the Kenmore was my mother's machine which I learned to
hate -- literally chewed up anything with a soft hand, and refused
crossed seams completely.
==Marjorie Wilser
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Three Toad Press
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Sep 2, 2012, at 4:29 PM, R Lloyd
The thing about the Kenmore brand is, it's just that--a brand, not a
manufacturer. Sears has used the name for years, but their appliances are
manufactured to their specifications by various big or small firms. Who
knows how many different companies have made Kenmore machine over the
years?
In
Was it the drop in bobbin kind...terrible! What?I really loved was the ability
to sew wool-geogette-denium,all grads of cotton, velveteen etc without throwing
a hissyfit. The sales demo even added leather and a piece of Balsa wood! I
purchased it about the time the invisable zipper was coming
Nope, the vertical bobbin kind, all metal, with cams for special
stitches (anything but straight). Probably predates yours by 5 - 10
years. Still sews, but don't challenge it with anything but normal
fabric for the 50s. (cottons, wools, NO polys or stretch).
==Marjorie Wilser
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Fran, I think I understand what you are looking for, but, in my experience,
the quality of any electric tool (iron, sewing machine, etc.) today is a
crap shoot. No matter how good a reputation a model of an electric tool
has, some of those items will operate wonderfully and some of the exact same
Thanks all for helping with my machine choice.
Buying the top levels of any major brand, is a wise tho pricey move
for the serious costumer (or textile person). I just opted for the
Bernina 550 and now have a my old Viking 1+ as my backup machine. One
specializes in machine quilting (great for
Good recommendation, tho' I'd add that if you can wait, there's
usually a 29% sale at the end of Aug every year 'most anything in
the store, including the Bernina machines.
--cin
Cynthia Barnes
cinbar...@gmail.com
On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 5:41 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com wrote:
Wow what a great place! Too bad they don't have one in Florida. It would be a
great place to try out certain crafts (like woodworking) without having to buy
all of the equipment.
Teena
From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
On 9/3/2012 11:19 AM, Cin wrote:
Good recommendation, tho' I'd add that if you can wait, there's
usually a 29% sale at the end of Aug every year 'most anything in
the store, including the Bernina machines.
--cin
Cynthia Barnes
cinbar...@gmail.com
This is the end of August--or did you
I'll also throw in my vote behind the Bernina 1008: no computerized parts. The
sales person was actually honest when I bought it and said it was better for
traveling and wouldn't need much maintenance. The only thing I'd add is that I
found a guy to switch out the bobbin housing from plastic
You're right, that's pretty much the charm of the place, that it's a
clubhouse for powertool users. I can be found at San Jose Menlo
Park Techshops.
They're planning on expanding countrywide, including Raleigh-Durham
Austin, I think. Look for one in/near Crystal City (Wash DC area) in
Feb
And I could only dream they'd ever bother with Santa Barbara. . . it's
too small. sob
==Marjorie Wilser
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Three Toad Press
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Sep 3, 2012, at 11:35 AM, Cin wrote:
You're right, that's pretty much the charm of the place, that it's a
clubhouse
They had the Austin and Raleigh ones listed on the website. Hopefully, they
will venture down into central Florida. I bookmarked their website so I'll
check back every once in a while. :) I can think of so many crafts that I could
try there without having to waste money on equipment I may not
Stained glass, shining up brass, restoring old furniture, vintage
cars, metal casting... and playing with the plasma cutter just because
you can. In a costume focus, you can also powder coat costume bits,
laser etch or cut pieces. You might deposit a very fine layer of
sliver or gold on your
Just the other night I was talking with my husband about my dream to open
something exactly like this. I guess I won't have to since I can get to
Crystal City pretty easily.
Terry
On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 11:35:54 -0700, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote:
You're right, that's pretty much the charm of
Hi,
Thank you for all your help and advice on my first straw hat. I'm still hoping
to surprise someone with the dressed doll, so I won't post the whole outfit
until the project is finished, but I'm too excited about finishing the hat not
to show it to you.
Charming! Tres elegant!
I'll look forward to the whole story ( dress), after the gifting.
==Marjorie Wilser
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Three Toad Press
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Sep 3, 2012, at 4:17 PM, Lauren Walker wrote:
Hi,
Thank you for all your help and advice on my first straw hat. I'm
I'm kind of amazed at the consensus on the Bernina 1008. I just never see that
kind of agreement on anything!
Lauren M. Walker
lauren.wal...@comcast.net
On Sep 3, 2012, at 2:32 PM, Galadriel wrote:
I'll also throw in my vote behind the Bernina 1008: no computerized parts.
The sales person
Of course the problem with Kenmore products is that different models were
manufactured by different manufacturers. I have a Kenmore that was my mother's
(early 80s) that she gave me because she hated it. And guess what? I hate it,
too. But I haven't figured out what I want, except I wish I
Adorable! And my hat's off to you. I hate doing tiny stuff.
Sharon C.
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