Does this machine have free handed quilting capabilities
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If you mean free-motion quilting, then yes, it does. There is a switch to lower the feed dogs, and the manual has instructions included. I can't say how well it works, though; I own a Juki TL-98Q that I have used for quilting for several years, and it is a much heavier-duty machine. It only does straight stitch, though, so the Brother is better for piecework with fancy stitching.
1927181
No, there's a button on the handle for that. It takes a bit of strength to push at first, though, so I always end up using the slider on the side of the machine instead.
1298199
Yes. I've had mine for 2 yrs now. And absolutely love it! It also has an attachment to make circular sewing much easier. I use this machine daily! ! It gets a real workout and I've not had ANY trouble with it. I will suggest the ' Brother lock 1034D, if your in the market for a surger. Easy to thread and use. Again never a problem with it! I do routine home maintaining.
984592
I haven't tried it personally, but I believe this machine is plenty strong enough to handle quilting. It has a few quilt-specific stitches, but depending on the results you're looking for, it may not have all the quilting stitches that you'd get on a higher-end or quilt-specific machine.
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Hi Mary, Yes it comes with the free motion foot. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Sewing Machine Warehouse
768185
No - this machine does not have a stitch regulator. I know there is a Bernina machine that does - but it doesn't have the larger opening for quilting. Oh, and it is also probably 10 times the price.
2074978
I just started a quilt. I bought one of the free-motion darning feet and dropped the feed dogs. It takes a little practice, but looks good so far.
1771487
No it is a free motion quilting foot so you don't use any fees dogs with it. It will allow you to stipple or do other free motion designs
553164
Yes, the sewing machine can sew with a variety of needle sizes and thread thicknesses including standard thread found at fabric stores. Thread tension will have to be adjusted to appropriately handle the lighter threads. Also, recognize that this machine will have a much heavier "industrial" feel to it than the standard household sewing machine and it offers only straight and zig-zag stitches. Although the needles can easily be found online, your daughter may not be able to find the appropriate needles at her local fabric store. A more refined and customized version of this machine is sold by Sail Rite and is called the LSZ1. The Sail Rite website will include numerous videos which will fully detail the capabilities of this machine.
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It is wonderful for free motion quilting. I use quilting thread in top and bobbin. Don't know about invisible thread. Probably equally excellent.
1079159
No. You turn knobs to change the stitch length or presser foot pressure; push a button for needle up/down; push a button for automatic needle threading; lift a lever to raise or lower the presser foot (or press your knee against the knee lever); hold a lever down while you stitch to go in reverse for a back stitch; push a button (or press your heel on the foot pedal) to cut the thread and raise the foot. It only does a straight stitch so there's not really anything to computerize. The machine is all metal (even the bobbins) not plastic, industrial strength, and sews like a dream.
1178687
You can certainly piece things with it, it's a great little machine. You could also "stitch in the ditch". However, you cannot lower the feed dogs and therefore cannot free motion quilt.
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I love it for quilting. The tension is good and no skipped stitches at my house.
2135863
Yes it does work well. The burst is strong and I use the function often when pressing pieces when quilting.
2047359
No, it doesn't. You can move the frame to whatever part of the quilt that you are working on. Hope that helps. Hard to explain, but I love my frame!
1647434
No but it does beautiful embrodery. I want to trade this sewing machine to update to a 2015 dual As I do a lot of quilting and embrodery etc. I would like a more advance and versitile machine
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Yes, there is a front panel that slips off to allow for freearm sewing. Very user friendly machine