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From: MaryW
Date: 09-27-2005, 08:12 AM (1 of 7)
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Or at least I didn't. This machine will sew without any use of the pedal. If you move the fabric, it senses the pressure and will begin to sew!!! http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20050926/1007611.asp MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 09-27-2005, 09:45 AM (2 of 7)
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That must be similar to the stitch regulator on the bernina. That is pretty spooky. I wonder how large it embroiders? Not that I need another machine, mind you!
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: crazystitchin
Date: 09-27-2005, 02:03 PM (3 of 7)
| That is really cool! My mom just bought the Bernina with the stitch regulator, and she loves it. She's having a great time with it. I was wondering how long before other machines added that feature. |
User: crazystitchin
Member since: 09-25-2005 Total posts: 6 |
From: paroper
Date: 09-27-2005, 07:28 PM (4 of 7)
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That particular feature was patented by the same guy that invented the sensors that cause traffic lights to change. He sold the patent to Bernina. I understand that there are other machines with stitch regulators but I haven't seen them. Bernina does have hands free features for many of their machines but the machines are started and stopped by the seamstress. I think that the BSR is also started by the seamstress although I'm not sure. The BSR is supposed to keep the stitches even no matter how fast you move the fabric...so you can just move the fabric and rest assured that it will be evenly stitched, at least I think that is how it works. I've been staying away because I don't want to find out that I want it. However, I've been offered an excellent price to add it to my machine so sooner or later..... pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 09-27-2005, 07:32 PM (5 of 7)
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Knowing the type of klutz I am, I've got to wonder how many times I would sew my finger with a machine that senses when there is something to sew.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: debsews
Date: 09-27-2005, 07:54 PM (6 of 7)
| So many machines, so little time! Really, the more I see the more I think I need to come out of retirement, get a job and buy some more toys! This sounds so neat and for a price i can almost afford. That is if I kill my husband and use the insurance money! But how much can you really sew in prison! So I guess it's a job I need. Thanks for the article Mary. |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 09-27-2005, 10:23 PM (7 of 7)
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I understand from several of the gals that have played with the stitch regulators on some of the tol machines (bernina and pfaff) that the only time these regulators are effective is when you are free motion quilting. That is when the feed dogs are dropped and the quilter/operator has to move the fabric thus, no matter how fast or slow you move the fabric (quilt), the stitches are all the same length versus free motion quilting without a stitch regulator that unless you have lots and lots of practice, the stitches are varying lengths and hard to control. I'm not very good at free motion quilting as I haven't had much time to practice, practice, practice so the stitch regulator would be immensely valuable to me if I were in the market for another tol machine. I've seen the XL-6000 and it is awsome to watch but I really can't justify another $3,000 for another sewing machine plus, I have six machines now and don't have anymore room right now. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
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