Wow. This is a great first video for me to watch Joi. I love how easy it is to listen to you, your level of knowledge and that you're able to express it in a way that really is so easy to follow! I am actually looking for a new machine. So the only thing I missed was your input as to the cost. I know you're promoting Baby Lock, but would have loved to get a rough estimate of price ranges. You can bet that I will be continuing to watch your series. You're doing terrific & I'm so glad I ran onto your video!!!!
Great information. It can be overwhelming when looking for a machine, especially when you are not sure what you want to do with it. I was upgrading from a standard machine to one with a computer because I wanted the automatic threading and cutting. I found going to a dealer very helpful.
My husband bought me the Babylock Melody for our first year anniversary of dating... and I fell in love with my machine... Yes! I fell in love with the man too! I love the needle threader and thread cutter features on the Melody. Now, I’m shopping for new serger.
We have several wonderful full free classes over at Sew at Home if you'd like to check them out! Look for the classes titled "Getting to Know" followed by a serger name at the following link: sewathomeclasses.com/serger/machine-classes Happy shopping!!
Joi! I love your videos! I watched the ones on love of knowledge ! You are a great teacher, thanks for sharing! This is going to be great. I agree about buying your sewing machine. I wouldn’t get a “ starting machine”. Or bottom of the line. You will be surprise how fast you will out grow it.
My favorite feature on my machine is the needle threader. As you get older, it's so hard to thread a needle! I quilt so I also love the needle down feature too.
It appears the computerized model is being strongly favoured. Not everyone is the same however only a relatively few people use features beyond those found on the basic models. Before buying you should ask yourself what will you be making? How often/long? How often will you want embroidery you'll be completing? Even basics have most of the same features, ie free arm option, needle placement, stitch width, length, speed control, multiple stitches, buttonholer, etc I found the "timesavers" ie reach to push a button to lower or raise the presser foot vs reach to push the lever rather silly. Only fractions of seconds in the difference. Unless you're in a factory setting, this isn't important. Most home sewers are not on a time clock nor performing this motion hundreds of times in a day - they're following a passion and not in a race every time they sit down to sew. Mechanical models are workhorses, reasonably priced and perform the necessary functions with a few fun stitches thrown in, most times repairs/adjustments can be done on your own. The computerized models cost more, include many features that will barely if ever be used beyond trying them out on a sample, many repairs require a tech. The average sewer doesn't outgrow the machine - those basics on the mechanical model are the backbone of sewing projects. A sewer's interests may change and grow ie a desire to complete quilts, then a machine more specific to quilting may be in order to sew the designs that hold the layers together on these larger items. Costly industrial machines have the simple, basic features - that's all they need to produce thousands of items The bells and whistles are not necessary to be serious.
Hi Michael! Thank you for asking! Our Baby Lock retailers are independently owned and operated. This means that pricing, sales, and promotions will vary from location to location. So definitely check in with them on the price of the Baby Lock machine you are wanting! We can give you the MSRP, however. The MSRP on the Baby Lock Katherine is $1,799.99. Learn more about the sweet features that Baby Lock Katherine has in this full-length free class! sewathomeclasses.com/getting-to-know-katherine
Wow. This is a great first video for me to watch Joi. I love how easy it is to listen to you, your level of knowledge and that you're able to express it in a way that really is so easy to follow! I am actually looking for a new machine. So the only thing I missed was your input as to the cost. I know you're promoting Baby Lock, but would have loved to get a rough estimate of price ranges. You can bet that I will be continuing to watch your series. You're doing terrific & I'm so glad I ran onto your video!!!!
Great information. It can be overwhelming when looking for a machine, especially when you are not sure what you want to do with it. I was upgrading from a standard machine to one with a computer because I wanted the automatic threading and cutting. I found going to a dealer very helpful.
My husband bought me the Babylock Melody for our first year anniversary of dating... and I fell in love with my machine... Yes! I fell in love with the man too! I love the needle threader and thread cutter features on the Melody. Now, I’m shopping for new serger.
We have several wonderful full free classes over at Sew at Home if you'd like to check them out! Look for the classes titled "Getting to Know" followed by a serger name at the following link: sewathomeclasses.com/serger/machine-classes Happy shopping!!
And so happy you love your Melody! And your man! :)
Awww that is so sweet! Good luck with your serger. Let me know what you decide upon
Joi!
I love your videos! I watched the ones on love of knowledge ! You are a great teacher, thanks for sharing! This is going to be great.
I agree about buying your sewing machine. I wouldn’t get a “ starting machine”. Or bottom of the line. You will be surprise how fast you will out grow it.
Thank you so much Eileen. That is so true, you really don't want to outgrow your machine to fast
Right now I sew for 11 1/2 inch fashion dolls.I eventually want to be able to sew everything!🙌🏾
My favorite feature on my machine is the needle threader. As you get older, it's so hard to thread a needle! I quilt so I also love the needle down feature too.
We love the needle threader!!
And once you have that needle threader and you use a machine without one -wow the difference!
I loved this, lots of information I needed to hear... I cannot wait for more
I meant to add I just love my BabyLock Kathrine. great machine.
I love the weighted bottom, the nice light, and stitch choices on her.
So informative, this will benefit all who want to get I to this awesome hobby.
Great information.
What is important to me is presser foot up and down! And embroidery!!
That is another great feature that once you get used to it, it is hard to sew without.
I’m looking for a machine with the scant quarter inch feature. Do know of any?
It appears the computerized model is being strongly favoured. Not everyone is the same however only a relatively few people use features beyond those found on the basic models. Before buying you should ask yourself what will you be making? How often/long? How often will you want embroidery you'll be completing? Even basics have most of the same features, ie free arm option, needle placement, stitch width, length, speed control, multiple stitches, buttonholer, etc I found the "timesavers" ie reach to push a button to lower or raise the presser foot vs reach to push the lever rather silly. Only fractions of seconds in the difference. Unless you're in a factory setting, this isn't important. Most home sewers are not on a time clock nor performing this motion hundreds of times in a day - they're following a passion and not in a race every time they sit down to sew. Mechanical models are workhorses, reasonably priced and perform the necessary functions with a few fun stitches thrown in, most times repairs/adjustments can be done on your own. The computerized models cost more, include many features that will barely if ever be used beyond trying them out on a sample, many repairs require a tech. The average sewer doesn't outgrow the machine - those basics on the mechanical model are the backbone of sewing projects. A sewer's interests may change and grow ie a desire to complete quilts, then a machine more specific to quilting may be in order to sew the designs that hold the layers together on these larger items. Costly industrial machines have the simple, basic features - that's all they need to produce thousands of items The bells and whistles are not necessary to be serious.
How much is the machine on the right?I have a BL9.
Hi Michael! Thank you for asking! Our Baby Lock retailers are independently owned and operated. This means that pricing, sales, and promotions will vary from location to location. So definitely check in with them on the price of the Baby Lock machine you are wanting! We can give you the MSRP, however. The MSRP on the Baby Lock Katherine is $1,799.99. Learn more about the sweet features that Baby Lock Katherine has in this full-length free class! sewathomeclasses.com/getting-to-know-katherine
Hi Michael, my hubs just surprised me with a "Lyric" machine and it was $1100 from our local dealer here in MN, USA
Can you sent an e-mail for all episodes.
Here is a playlist where we will add every video! :) ruclips.net/video/N3X5v9uwn3A/видео.html