How does this machine perform on the various fabric types: knit, sheer and heavy??
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I make 200-300 headbands at a time out of 12 and 13 ounce baby rib knit. I also sew lace of all types on tutus. I make hundreds of keyfobs where I sew grosgrain ribbon to 1.25 inch wide x 2.5mm thick heavy duty cotton webbing/belt material. I hope this helps you.
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The sewing machine does really well sewing through multiple layers of denim or other heavy fabrics.
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I used in on a 100% silk pants suit; it worked well. Unlike with heavier fabric, you won't need to touch it to the fabric. Hold the steamer a couple of inches away and work from the bottom up, hand-smoothing as you go.
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It is a full fledged sewing machine... Just not the most hearty one I've seen. I wouldn't go sewing denim.
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I used it on a medium to heavy weight denim and it worked very well. You will always have to adjust the tension depending on the fabric, but that only takes a minute and after I adjusted that it handled the material I used very well
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Hi, The pressure you apply may be the problem. I do not go fast, slow and heavy handed does the trick. I use mine for fleece fabric and only use the cutter with one layer. If I was using a fabric such as cotton, I know it would go through 2 layers. Hope this helps. Joannie &#128516;
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The SINGER 6160 computerized sewing machine is capable of sewing heavier fabrics such as denim, canvas, twill, duck cloth, etc. It is recommended that you also use a needle that is designed for sewing heavier fabrics, such as a SINGER needle size 16, or possibly size 18, depending on the weight or thickness of the fabric being sewn. The instruction manual also includes a Needle/Fabric/Thread recommendation chart for your convenience.
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I have the Juki MO-654 and I love it! I do have some experience with sewing and I think this machine is very easy to use. I've only had it a few months but it's already proved itself with many sweater coats and armwarmers. =)
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Any heavier fabric would be fine. I wouldn't use it on knits or silks that could snag or run. The bristles are really very soft.
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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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Multiple different weights of yarn can be used with the machine. So far I have used worsted, bulky, and fingering weight.
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I've not had any difficulty with denim. Just today, I sewed Suede, the machine handled it without any problem. The button holing is super easy. They come out really nice. The largest I've done is a little over an inch. I've still not used all 30 of its stitch capability. I recently made photography backgrounds for my wife's photo business. Different weights of fabric were used. No problems on any of them.
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It's a great sewing machine, period. Besides quilts, I sew garments and home dec projects, and I love the powerful motor.
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I would not try sewing heavy denim with this machine. Material such as denim would require a more heavy duty needle and a bit more power. However, if it was a denim/spandex blend that you see in dress jeans, I would not hesitate because this fabric tends to be thinner and used for fashion not function. Hope this helps. Joy
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I run a small business & do a lot of sewing. I have use this machine on just about every type of fabric. If you have the correct needles & thread, you can do just about anything with it. they also take a good amount of abuse as well. I can honestly say that it probably was not designed for 1/3 of the things I've done with it..lol but it always comes through with flying colors for me.
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Sewing machine needles are pretty much universal. This one is good for heavier fabrics - not just denim.
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I have only used it on cotton fabrics so far but I searched on line and saw several people say they have used it on very heavy fabrics and denim and that it should sew any heavy fabric.