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From: Darling
Date: 02-02-2004, 10:30 PM (1 of 6)
| I am a dressmaker, and a costume designer. I am 26 and have been sewing since i was 10. The problem is that every costume/bridal shope that I have worked in have had many different types of machines, all falling apart from years of use. I personally have a Husqvarna, since 1999 and I love it. I have the opportunity to pick out a machine that my boss will pay for. I need help choosing. I need speed, and lots of it. A power horse, if you will. And I need to work on it 40 hours a week from silks to leather, and thick denim. I love my Husqvarna, but I need more speed, I think. and suggestions? I don't care about embroidery, or too many fancy stitches. Do I need to go industrial? |
User: Darling
Member since: 02-02-2004 Total posts: 2 |
From: dmoses
Date: 02-02-2004, 11:10 PM (2 of 6)
Sounds like you will need an industrial machine. Machines designed for home sewing aren't designed for that much 'punishment'  Good luck in your search. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: Darling
Date: 02-02-2004, 11:14 PM (3 of 6)
| Thanks for the response. I am afraid that my boss can't afford an industrial right now. But I loved working on them at different jobs that I've had. I have my eye on the Bernina 950 Industrial. That looks like what I need. |
User: Darling
Member since: 02-02-2004 Total posts: 2 |
From: sewn-machine
Date: 02-07-2004, 08:19 PM (4 of 6)
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Check out the new Janome 6500 P - it is a new professional grade home machine. About $1200-$1500 I think. www.janome.com
A good dog, a sewing machine and an old guitar
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User: sewn-machine
Member since: 08-12-2002 Total posts: 13 
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From: MartySews
Date: 02-21-2004, 07:55 PM (5 of 6)
Pfaff sewing machines have an industrial hook and will take lots of wear and tear. I also love the IDF system (built in walking foot) for sewing delicate fabrics. I've sewn everything from denims to silks, satins, chiffons on my Pfaff 7570 without any problems. Since your employer can deduct the cost of the machine from his business profits, I would think he would go for an industrial model (even a used one). Anyway, good luck and Happy Stitching!!! Marty in TN 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 02-21-2004, 08:31 PM (6 of 6)
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Darling, I know from experience that my Janome MC 9000 is a very good machine. It embroideries but also sews beautiful. I love it and it's quiet. Everyone comments on how professional it sews. My opinion is to test drive a few and ask questions, lots of questions before I decide, especially if you are recommending it for your boss. You are probably going to pay for what you get. unforunately that's how it works most of the time. Susie |
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