Does it sew regular straight seams without a finished edge like a sewing machine? I want an all purpose machine to replace my old sewing machine.
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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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You can use regular spools and wind the bobbin with anything. It does reverse. The only thing wrong with this is the noise. And starting the seam is tricky because it pulls the thread out of the needle if you don't hold the thread.
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sorry i can't help you. I bought it for my Elna and a small Brother (my go to class machine and I like it) but it doesn't fit either. It was a screw size and I couldn't get it off to try a larger size.; no hole on the Brother. I have macular and i am looking for all kinds of help for sewing straight seams. Interesting I asked Vking and other dealers and they didn't know anything about it. Bernina has a complicated one and very expensive and it probably won't fit. A famous quilt designer and artist Patrick Lose on a youtube video used his and the site had a disclaimer on it and said they had so many inquiries that said to check your dealer. HA! non know anything.
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I just wanted it to sew seams. It would not hold a seam. I had to hand stitch the whole project. Defective? Maybe.. But it came with a needle treader and instructions on how to end the seam. Not user friendly, I would not recommend it for anything even bags.
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Barbara....I have used a regular sewing achine for years, and I would not recommend anyone to purchase this contraption,..difficult to use, and broke after several attempts....a good idea that failed.
126176
This Brother should work great for all your basic & even intermediate sewing needs. I quilt regularly with it, just make sure you use a quilting foot & an appropriate needle for your materials.
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I haven't had any problems, however, I'm very careful when sewing with fabrics such as heavy denim, using extra caution when sewing over the multi-layered seams. The machine does not skip stitches and I am very happy with the quality of the stitching.
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I did not keep that sewing machine so I do not know if you can change the presser feet out. I wanted a more heavy duty machine and even though they described it as being something that would do seveal different things once I received it I realized that it was more like a childs beginner sewing machine. It did not have a regular sewing machine foot. It was a small plastic one and it is very small machine so if you are wanting to sew more than the basic materials I don't think it will do it. Sorry but maybe this will give you a little more information about it.
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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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If this will be your only sewing machine, I wouldn't recommend it for dressmaking, as it only does straight stitch. Therefore you cannot do buttonholes, blind hemstitch, overcasting,etc. I would definitely use it for home dec purposes like draperies and slipcovers because of the larger size and higher speed.
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it comes with just a basic sewing foot. I purchased a separate even feed got for $50 to do quilting with.
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Everything about a blindstitch is completely different from an ordinary sewing machine...theory of operation, mechanics, threading, let alone the foot. This machine is use for specific purpose, particularly hemming pants or sleeves that require an invisible threading appearance, not general sewing
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I have had very good success, especially in machine applique in quilting. Not sure about apparel unless you are applique work. Don't use it for seams. It's for decorative purposes.
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I'm not exactly sure what a serged seam looks like. But the seams are not the same on all for sides. So I think it has both.
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Yes mine broke the first time I used it. The little knob that you push to reverse went flying across the living room never to be found {probably accidentally vacuumed it up}. This thing was a piece of junk and I got my money back right away. I would steer clear of this product if you are a potential buyer...even for light use it does no better than a flimsy handheld unit. Spend a little more and get a REAL sewing machine.
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It does indeed do basic sewing, just be careful when threading the bobbin since it takes several tries for it to grab when pulling the thread back through the plate
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I used mine to cut cotton fabric, it does a fine job. I have not changed the blade yet. Happy sewing!