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Machine Talk => Sewing Machines => Topic started by: Lachica on February 08, 2019, 11:05:15 AM
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I just sewed through my hump jumper! I know it's a powerful machine, but I was amazed.
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Ha Ha when I read that I thought you meant a really thick jumper. It took a second to realise you meant the actual hump jumper! 0_0 0_0 0_0
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I only found out a few weeks ago what it was actually for. The times I've picked it up and puzzled over it. :S
Mind you still not had chance to use it yet.
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Yep. My previous hump jumper was peppered with needle holes :D
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@coffeeandcake do you also have a Pfaff or are all machines capable of going through 5mm of solid plastic?
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@coffeeandcake do you also have a Pfaff or are all machines capable of going through 5mm of solid plastic?
Only when you don’t want them too. :). Hope you haven’t put your timing out!
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@Ohsewsimple the machine is fine, it didn't even need to rest, which it does after breaking a needle when I try to sew a metal foot ><. I had to redo the seam after disentangling the thread from the plastic though.
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@coffeeandcake do you also have a Pfaff or are all machines capable of going through 5mm of solid plastic?
Yes @Lachica I have a Pfaff Expression 4.2. My previous Pfaff was an Ambition 2. I'm a big fan of Pfaffs and changed machines for some extra features. Loving my new machine.
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Solid plastic isn't a rock. 0_0 That type has some flexibility to it, probably so we don't shatter needles when we do this. Do get rid of that needle though. It's definitely seen better days. ;)
Pfaff's are great aren't they? I don't have one but I've sewn on a friend's. Very nice.
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Yes @Lachica I have a Pfaff Expression 4.2. My previous Pfaff was an Ambition 2. I'm a big fan of Pfaffs and changed machines for some extra features. Loving my new machine.
I have also a Pfaff Quilt expression 4.2 and I love her!!! But I never thought of sewing through my hump jumper :P
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I have a Pfaff Creative 2134. It is getting on in years now, but I love it.
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I love my Pfaff too, it’s a lovely machine, bit touchy to start but once it’s going it’s a tank!
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I've seen a 3.2 select for £219 ex-demo just come up on ebay - shall I buy it?
That would leave me with two absolutely redundant machines plus the Janome Atelier 5, and the Bernina Record 930.
Am I mad?
I'm feeling very guilt about the extravagance - and am posting this by way of a bit of self-help/therapy....
Shall I buy it ?? :devil:
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@annieeg Can you sell any of your other machines if only to justify it to yourself?
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@coffeeandcake
I'm hoping to make contact with a charity to donate the two redundant machines (Janome Schoolmate 7330 and Brother Create & Craft 130). I've tried to sell them in the past without success and TBH, I feel better about spending more money if at least I feel the [no-longer-loved] machines are going to a good cause. ;)
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@annieeg To buy a Pfaff 3.2 is never a mistake :) , but to be nasty, what did you need it for, what do you want to sew with it? :[
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@Sakar,
I only recently discovered "IDT" so wanted a Pfaff to see what it was like, and I'd been looking for one which wasn't too expensive - hence I found this one on ebay.
Its supposedly ex-demo (still in the box) and is selling for £219, whereas brand new they sell for £539 or more (Amazon, sewing machine dealers etc).
It is a find, if its as good as it "says on the tin".
I have since got in touch with the charity TWIM who are very happy to take my two machines (see my separate post) so I've salved my conscience a bit by donating them.
(Without being too introspective, I have a tendency to be greedy so I'm trying to take myself in hand.) :|
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@annieeg oh in this case I can support you buying the Pfaff :) , because when you have sewn with an IDT once, you will never want to do anything without it :D
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I just thought I'd post an update on the Pfaff Select 3.2 which I've bought from ebay.
It is, indeed, a very clean ex-demo in original packaging with the little bag of accessories unopened.
I used it quickly on Tuesday to sew a fine-woven polyester top which had come apart at the seam and was fraying (RTW, brand new!).
I really do like the IDT and its so easy to use.
It really was a bargain at £219, when they sell new for £500.
However, its interesting to note that although I have only had my Atelier for a few months, I missed the scissors/on-off switch and knee lift facilities when using the Pfaff! How lazy am I :| :|