I decided that I would give my Pfaff1475 a bit of a break, as I do realise that she isn't getting any younger. So, I moved over to the Bernina 730 Record.
I've always like this machine, but had a major niggle with the footpedal, and the jerky start at the beginning of seams sometimes. I seem to have resolved that, and I can report that the Bernina is running beautifully - the embroidery stitches are a particular delight. I had run out of blue ricrac braid for the Dorothy blouse (for Lilya), and as it was just a try out, I decided to give the ricrac stitch a go. It looks beautiful. Pic below.
Then I moved on to the Singer 611g, which I haven't used for a while, and is mainly kept set up to do the most beautiful buttonholes. So, after a bit of a clean, and a drop of oil, I put her through her paces. She is lovely. She makes a wonderful sound, very quiet, but quick.
I am very spoilt.
Just the Featherweight, and the 15k, to bring up to speeed, and I have the most wonderful team of machines to play with at home.
Jessie
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