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Does your machine sew well over thick seams?
LindaBee58 ITALY Member since 7/10/09 Posts: 219	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/7/11 1:09 PM I've noticed that one of the most frequent questions in sewing forums is the asking if "this" or "that" machine can sew over thick denim seams. Could we make a list here where we could name the brands and models of our machines stating if it does or if it doesn't sew well over thick seams? It would be helpfull for those that are thinking of buying a new machine and are interested in this feature. I will start with the machines that I have tried. Brother Innovis 4000 - yes with a little difficulty. Pfaff Creative Vision 5.5 - No Pfaff Expression 4 - No Juki F600 - Yes Linda
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3191	Login to reply to this post In reply to LindaBee58 Like this post Date: 10/7/11 1:15 PM Here's my list: Janome 6600 -- No, makes teeny tiny stitches Janome 7700 -- No, makes teeny tiny stitches Bernina 440QE -- Yes Bernina 635 Limited Edition -- Yes Bernina 820 -- Yes Bernina 830 -- Yes ------ ~Diana~ ♥ Bernina 830E ♥ Bernina 1150MDA serger ✝The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1✝
GothDom   Advanced OR Member since 3/24/10 Posts: 1893	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 10/7/11 2:06 PM Bernina 1008- yes Any vintage mechanical- yes Simplicity SA1500-no ------ http://www.acdc-vintage.com This one, that one, and a bunch of other ones! (though the herd is getting more streamlined)
ghillie Member since 11/18/07 Posts: 253	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/7/11 2:17 PM Janome 4900 NONONONONO!!!!!!!!!
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4986	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/7/11 2:34 PM All my machines will sew thick seams; Baby Lock Ellegante Elna Pro Quilter's Choice (7200) Singer Rocketeer (500A) Singer 1507 Singer 2263 (not mine, but I do use it a couple times each month.) Perhaps the question was about the thick seams encountered when sewing hems in RTW jeans. That's 16 layers of denim! The Elna and BL both have a release button on the presser foot that will allow the presser foot to "flex" as the thick fabric feeds through the sewing process. On the other machines, I use a jean-a-ma-jig or hump jumper. The Rocketeer is about 50 years old and the other two Singers are very inexpensive models The right size and type of needle is also important. And then, there is the ever helpful nylon head mallet for pounding those thick seams to submission! Another helpful feature I look for on a sewing machine is the presser foot pressure adjustment. Have it on all but the 2263. -- Edited on 9/23/12 10:24 AM --
Mittskitt Intermediate WV USA Member since 5/1/06 Posts: 154	Login to reply to this post In reply to LindaBee58 Like this post Date: 10/7/11 2:42 PM Janome 1600 - feeding power-yes-piercing power-yes-both feeding and piercing best of the ones listed Janome 6600 - feeding power-no- Accufeed helps but still does not feed as well as the 1600 or Vikings-piercing power-yes Viking SE - i would rate its ability in the middle of the first two Viking #1 - yes Viking 6370 - yes Juki F600 - yes Thats my experience!..Helen Edited to add machine -- Edited on 10/8/11 10:52 AM -- -- Edited on 9/21/12 4:50 PM -- ------ Juki f600 Janome 1600P Viking SE Babylock Imagine ITC (in the closet) Janome 6600, Bernina 155, Brother PE150
LindaBee58 ITALY Member since 7/10/09 Posts: 219	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/7/11 3:00 PM Thanks great work everyone!!! Keep on with the list. All machines are welcome! Linda
skae   Advanced MN USA Member since 4/23/07 Posts: 2746	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/7/11 3:20 PM Kenmore vintage~ yes vintage singer 15-91~ yes pfaff 2140/2170~ yes with the walking foot down. ------ Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these
ilesliemy   Advanced TX USA Member since 2/25/05 Posts: 740	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/7/11 4:27 PM Bernina 1020 yes Bernina 1031 yes Bernina 440 yes Bernina 230 yes Janome 1600 P yes All of these sew over thick seams without changing the size of the stitches. (or they wouldn't live here) Leslie ------ Bernina Gal
M.S. Intermediate Member since 3/6/09 Posts: 1138	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/7/11 4:29 PM Kenmore 16231 - NO Industrial Pfaff 138 - Needle usually breaks Necchi 4795 - Yes Brother PQ1500S - Yes, very easily. I don't even cringe when the seam nears! ------ Pfaff 138-6 Brother PQ1500S Necchi 4795 US Blindstitch 718-9 Kenmore 16644 Janome CoverPro 1000 Singer 201-2

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