I.R.Luddite

[threadwalker]

Sewing machines

sigh. I started browsing on-line. It's hard to find reviews that aren't sponsored by the mfrs. I don't want a computer in my sewing machine. I would hate to get a virus.. can you imagine a machine that only did seams in a pattern that said "F*ck You"? or some other nonsense? I just got my PC virus free.. I shudder to think of my sewing machine falling victim to some clever jerks with nothing better to do that make seamstresses and tailors cry. I also totally don't need fancy machine's to do embroidery for me.

Me = luddite.

I read up on the Singer HD-110 and liked it. It goes forward, backward, zig-zag and does button-hole. Luddite, luddite, luddite. I was eyeballing the treadle machine, but decided it hasn't been too risky to be on the grid just enough to power my machine. heh. But none o' dat fancy com-pew-tur stuff.

Feedback?

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Comments

[joycebre.livejournal.com]

when I get a new machine (or if) I want one with a needle threader, needle down, adjustable needle width. A variety of feet so I can use a double needle if I want to, sew over pearls or high trim (hey I don't always sew SCA should-be-done-by-hand stuff)I'd like the feature that the Viking/Husqvarna have - it does an automatic lockstitch 5/8 into the seam. I think it also automatically cuts the thread for you, but I could be wrong about that. I don't need anything but the needle threader, but I'd like the rest of it. I think you'd only get a virus in your machine if you hooked it up to a modem. :) unless it has wireless. (which would be cool!) I agree with Cordelia, I think test-driving is an important part of buying a machine.