Thanks. This was really informative. I’m in Uk and we don’t seem to have easy exposure to as many types and brands of machines. Long arms are really rare. I think it’s partly because of our small houses 😂
Thank you. For anything with a circular seam, such as pant legs and arm bands, etc. I would recommend the Janome HD 5000BE (Heavy Duty Domestic) - amzn.to/3xmsOMk machine. This machine has a free arm that will allow you to stitch in those tight circular spaces and it is heavy duty, meaning it has a more powerful motor to get through those thicker fabrics, like denim. Hope that helps! ~Deborah
Thank you for all the great information. I'm wondering if you've used the Viking Emerald 118 and if you prefer the emerald of the Janome 5000. I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks.
I have not had much exposure to the Viking or Pfaff brands. I do love the Janome 5000, but they look comparable. The needle up/down is a fantastic feature, so I would highly consider that on the Viking. The Janome does not have that feature and that makes me sad. Since they relatively close in price, I think I might try the Viking. Apparently, there is a plastic and an aluminium version of the Viking. Interesting... ~Deborah
This was incredibly informative. I would like to be able to make my own jeans, knitwear, and bathing suits. I have 3 domestics, 1 is an older metal cased one, Kenmore, another is a brother pacesetter, and the last is a cheap one brother from Walmart. I'm looking to upgrade. Can you tell me what I should go for to get the best for my money, cheapest, possibly, I'm thinking a coverstitch, a serger, and a Juki, or Janome. What is the best coverstitch for the cheapest for denim?
So glad it was helpful! Unless you are making stretch denim jeans, you will need two different machines for these projects. For jeans, I would use the Juki 2010Q shown in the video, or a serger. Knitwear and bathing suits are made from stretch knits and really require a serger (or coverstitch) for a hassle free, quality finish. I would not recommend a coverstitch machine to anyone until they have used a serger for a while. So, if you are looking at sergers, I would stay away from Brother (which is cheaper, but won't last as long) and look at Juki (amzn.to/3M7ZLAi) or Janome (amzn.to/3MaZMDN). Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! ~Deborah
I am looking to change my serger to one that is easier ( I struggle with the threading and needle breaking with the phage) that I have ( it’s about 15 year old ) your suggestions?
Sergers are not fun to thread, for sure! I have had a few and the one I have now I would recommend to everyone, mainly because of the ease of threading!! Have a look at the Juki MO2000QVP. amzn.to/4dbEPUK. They are quite pricey, but worth every penny. If this one is out of your price range, look for a machine that uses "automatic air threading." That is the most amazing advancement in sergers in a long time. Thanks for asking! ~Deborah
@piecesofthepast thank you for this video. Highly informative and interesting🌸 best of wishes from 🇿🇦
So glad it was helpful! Waving at you from 🇺🇸. ~Deborah
I love this video. Maybe because you put me in it, lol! 😂 But it is very important new sewers to know.
You're the best! I love you friend! Thanks for watching 😀
Thanks. This was really informative. I’m in Uk and we don’t seem to have easy exposure to as many types and brands of machines. Long arms are really rare. I think it’s partly because of our small houses 😂
That is so interesting! Thanks for your great comment and for watching! ~Deborah
This was very informative, based on the machines mentioned. Which would be best for hemming pants or denim?
Thank you. For anything with a circular seam, such as pant legs and arm bands, etc. I would recommend the Janome HD 5000BE (Heavy Duty Domestic) - amzn.to/3xmsOMk machine. This machine has a free arm that will allow you to stitch in those tight circular spaces and it is heavy duty, meaning it has a more powerful motor to get through those thicker fabrics, like denim. Hope that helps! ~Deborah
Thank you for all the great information. I'm wondering if you've used the Viking Emerald 118 and if you prefer the emerald of the Janome 5000. I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks.
I have not had much exposure to the Viking or Pfaff brands. I do love the Janome 5000, but they look comparable. The needle up/down is a fantastic feature, so I would highly consider that on the Viking. The Janome does not have that feature and that makes me sad. Since they relatively close in price, I think I might try the Viking. Apparently, there is a plastic and an aluminium version of the Viking. Interesting... ~Deborah
This was incredibly informative. I would like to be able to make my own jeans, knitwear, and bathing suits. I have 3 domestics, 1 is an older metal cased one, Kenmore, another is a brother pacesetter, and the last is a cheap one brother from Walmart. I'm looking to upgrade. Can you tell me what I should go for to get the best for my money, cheapest, possibly, I'm thinking a coverstitch, a serger, and a Juki, or Janome. What is the best coverstitch for the cheapest for denim?
So glad it was helpful! Unless you are making stretch denim jeans, you will need two different machines for these projects. For jeans, I would use the Juki 2010Q shown in the video, or a serger. Knitwear and bathing suits are made from stretch knits and really require a serger (or coverstitch) for a hassle free, quality finish. I would not recommend a coverstitch machine to anyone until they have used a serger for a while. So, if you are looking at sergers, I would stay away from Brother (which is cheaper, but won't last as long) and look at Juki (amzn.to/3M7ZLAi) or Janome (amzn.to/3MaZMDN). Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! ~Deborah
I am looking to change my serger to one that is easier ( I struggle with the threading and needle breaking with the phage) that I have ( it’s about 15 year old ) your suggestions?
Sergers are not fun to thread, for sure! I have had a few and the one I have now I would recommend to everyone, mainly because of the ease of threading!! Have a look at the Juki MO2000QVP. amzn.to/4dbEPUK. They are quite pricey, but worth every penny. If this one is out of your price range, look for a machine that uses "automatic air threading." That is the most amazing advancement in sergers in a long time. Thanks for asking! ~Deborah