I am very beginner at sewing and I am wanting to make blankets, dresses, taggies, etc, would this or a regular sewing machine be best?
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I sew too and if you are a true beginner I would suggest you start out with a regular sewing machine. You can do everything with a sewing machine where as a serger can do a lot BUT you would still need a sewing machine for some projects. Everything you mentioned you can use a sewing machine on. In fact, some sewing machine even has a "serger or a coverlock' stitch on it which could eliminate a serger completely. Once you get comfortable with sewing a few things then you can add a serger in but you can sew the rest of your life with a sewing machine and still produce high quality results without ever buying a serger. Be warned:sewing can be addictive lol. If you need any advice about sewing or finding patterns then look me up on facebook and I can give you some group links just for sewing and getting encouragement just starting out. Stephanie Kimerer Vazquez
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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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No, not really. This machine is really limited and not worth purchasing. Go the extra money and get a real serger. I learned the hard way == you get what you pay for.
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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.
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I love my Janome magnolia sewing machine, but I don't think that I would try making denim clothes on it, unless I would perhaps serge first and then press to one side and top-stitch the fabric. I would certainly proceed with caution with any machine though and be sure to use the appropriate needle. Hope this helps.
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I love my CE7070. It is a reliable machine and it is helping to relearn how to sew. I would recomend to any stage seamstress.
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I purchased this machine based on good reviews and comments that this would be a good beginner machine. My wife had expressed an interest sewing but had never used a machine before. When she got this machine she started using it right away. She said the setup instructions were very easy to follow and she got basic sewing lessons off of you tube and loved it. She has since made several small projects and enjoys the machine very much. She would say its great for beginners.
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Depends what you are sewing, if it is seams, yes but for regular sewing no. Kind of like a microwave and a kitchen oven. A microwave is fast but the food texture is different than in a oven. So, it is nice to have both
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I think you should be all set with this machine. The bobbins and everything you need to get started should be included. This machine is easy to operate and thread. Best of luck! This is great for a first time buyer.
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Yes, it will drive you crazy! It is very difficult to thread!!! I am a professional seamstress and have had many sergers before this one! I sold it to a friend who has worked with these machines before. Go with the one that air threads itself, and you should be fine!
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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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Not at all. This is a wonderful beginner machine and although I've been sewing for years and ours belongs to my 10-year-old I still steal it frequently since it's very lightweight and easy to use. If you like the color I don't think you can go wrong with this fun little machine. It's an excellent way to begin sewing.
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I have had both machine and definitely prefer and highly recommend the Janome. The stitches are perfect no misses and I work this machine a lot. I use a lot of spandex fabric and it still never misses a stitch even going over the seams. Releasing the fabric is always a problem unless you want to 'run off the edge' of the fabric and end that way. The brother always gave me problems as it would not always release the stitch like it was supposed to. The Janome does. Just make sure as you pull your fabric out you have hold of all 3 threads else you will unravel the stitches. I work with doll clothes and the only thing I wish the Janome would do was to give me a narrow stitch which the Brother has, but having used it now for over 6 months and it runs so smooth I can give up that for not having missed stitches or thread breaking. The arm extension is useful to be able to drop your fabric down and around. This feature is not on the Brother. I would highly recommend this machine to anyone wanting a cover stitch machine. This machine is used daily by me so 6 months of my life is probably over 12 months in someone else's life. :)
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You can do free motion quilting. I've done large projects on it with great results! The machine is strong enough for quilting, but could be a bit tight of space for large projects like bedspreads.
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I have never tried it on a regular sewing machine but I don't think it would sew the same.
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OK, I just sewed the edge of one of my towels and it works fine. I also just finished "making" actually simply hemming, a length of fleece for a new baby blanket. I rolled the edges and it worked quite well. When I got to the corners, I did try to do the whole 4 layers and it wouldn't, it was just too much. But the regular hem was fine. The machine only goes so fast, which is great for a beginner. For me, I probably could have sewn my baby blanket a lot faster, if the needle went faster. The control ON the machine, not the foot peddle, was a tad faster. But it was ok anyhow.
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I wouldn't. You could perhaps cut an inch or 2 off each side and refinish the edges on a sewing machine, if you know what you're doing. The magnets on sewn in between the fabric like a pocket as you can see in the photo. The problem is that there are 3 magnets across the top and 3 cross the bottom and the are not all the same distance from the edge. one magnet is 3 inches from the edge, one is 2.5, and one is as close an inch from the edge. We are very happy with the blanket although we bought 2 more magnets from the hardware store to put on each side . I hope that I've answered your question.