Is this a good machine for a beginning sewer?
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I sent it back to exchange for the 8770. I like Janome but this one is plastic throat plate among other things. Go with the 8770 (its the same as the 7330 Mongolia without the decal. It works great but does not have automatic tension. I love myths DC3050's for my beginning students, but the 8770 will do just fine and is put together better and runs smoother.
39423
No. This is a very basic machine. I regret having bought it as an extra machine.
629349
I don't know what u r planning to sew. I wanted to sew leather & I bought HD machine. It works great & I love it. I do sew fabric too but I bought it to sew leather & it was perfect for my projects.
120319
Hi Astrid. This machine is fantastic to sew swimsuits. It has safety stich. I am a fashion designer and I frequently sew swimsuits with it. Try yourself!!!!
528716
i agree, it needs supervision if she has never sewn with a machine before.....but this is a very good machine to begin. Our adult daughter has this and she has taught herself to do some very involved sewing with this but took almost no time at all to familiarize herself with this machine and had only about 3 other experiences with a sewing machine before that. I think she would do well....with some instruction.
835974
it is an awesome machine!! it is very east to operate and for a beginner it is more than enough!!
1676041
It depends on a couple of things. First, how strong is your interest in sewing? This may sound stupid, but if you are not sure you are going to enjoy the art of sewing I would buy the least expensive thing possible that will still yield good results. That is what I did. The Sewist 500 fit the bill perfectly for me to learn how to sew. It is basic and mechanical, so it is virtually indestructible for novice sewers. However, after about a year, I realized the machine was not going to meet my needs for the long term. At that point, I began investigating alternatives and purchased a mid-arm Juki that is specifically for quilting. I love it. It does exactly what I need it to do and does it beautifully. So, the second part for you to consider is what is your sewing interest and how accomplished are you? If you are a novice and are uncertain, then stick with the Sewist. It is very much a generalist machine. Does it have 30 different stitches? No. Do you need 30 different stitches? Not unless you plan to do embroidery. If that is your plan, you may find you outgrow the 8077 pretty quickly, too. If you already have an interest established, look for the machine that best sets you up to follow that passion. I also highly recommend going to fabric stores etc to test machines. Don't just read about them online and then buy. Seriously, each one has a different personality. Find the one that fits you.
1593213
This is an excellent machine. We have not had our machine very long but my wife's friend has had one for several years and she uses it daily. That is why we bought this model. Good luck!
1590992
It is a sturdy machine it sews very well and I feel it will sew almost all fabrics. I know it will sew denim.
283458
It is a wonderful machine. It comes with both slicing and shredding disk, a bread kneader and a slicing round blade. I make French bread in a minute. I have the recipe if you are interested.
681409
Yes, great machine for the bucks. Pick up dirt and leaves floors with a polish look. I don't have carpets; only have hard tile floors. Must keep filter clean.
1537695
That will be dependent on your needle, as far as the machine itself, the best investment we have made with amazon, we sew clothing, canvas bags, sheets and drapes, and just about anything friends of ours can tear, will handle everything from silks to denim no problem, if you want to stich leather get the right needle, watch your speed and go
967042
I think so. I've only used one machine before this one and it was a really easy transition. This machine has a lot of options and settings, but they're easy to figure out. It just takes a read through of the manual and you should be good.
437162
This is a very durable and powerful washer, and yet is lightweight and easy to start. if you're going to add a deck washer, make sure it is rated for the pressure and has handlebars. We have used this unit for several hours a day (about 9 hours), for about 5 days straight to be ready for an outside inspection, and it has performed beautifully. Typically, though, we use it pretty much as you describe.
1479219
Yes but you don't even need much in the way of instructions. My 6 year old granddaughter uses it safely and she had a blast on it. The hardest part is realigning new needles to the foot and just by being told that should help you. We love this machine. I'm trying to make time to create landscape art on it now. Also check YouTube. Lots if stuff there.
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I think this would be a perfect machine. I got it because it has the stronger motor and should last longer. My old one was pretty but through constant use it only lasted about a year and my neighbor is having the same problem. That's why this time I went with the Pro.
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I would say so. It is heavier than the Brother I had before I bought this machine, but not by much, and only because it has metal parts (higher quality)! It is a beast at sewing through layers! I travel with mine just fine.