Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Sewing machine roundup
I'm hoping to get sewing lessons this Christmas. First I need a sewing machine. For the last couple of weeks, the CRAFT magazine blog has been reviewing entry level machines.
LinkI have a Juki TL-98E, it's a straight stitch machine usually marketed towards quilters. I bought when I was starting The Organized Knitter for purely practical reasons - knee presser foot lift, extra wide and tall area under the arm, a very large removable working surface, and mostly metal body and parts. I got to use a lot of industrial machines in college and trusted the brand. Because it is a straight stitch machine it is very fast and strong, and I have not missed zig zag or decorative stitches yet. I've used it nearly every day for about three years and have had no troubles, which makes me very happy. The only disadvantage is the lack of a free arm which would be nice to have when doing things such as hemming cuffs. -- Megan Reardon of Not Martha
posted by Mark Frauenfelder at 12:36:30 PM permalink | Other blogs' comments
