tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post363742056826416256..comments2024-03-28T21:35:59.374+11:00Comments on lower your presser foot: Babylock loveKristy Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-54496117381196673972013-09-25T13:42:17.864+10:002013-09-25T13:42:17.864+10:00Or drop some really big hints around to family and...Or drop some really big hints around to family and friends...Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-90365656061092306512013-09-25T13:41:53.113+10:002013-09-25T13:41:53.113+10:00It's pretty easy to be sold on those things - ...It's pretty easy to be sold on those things - just like my new car that reverse parks itself, who wouldn't want that?Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-54596420555251466152013-09-25T13:41:13.694+10:002013-09-25T13:41:13.694+10:00Look forward to seeing how your rolled chiffon tur...Look forward to seeing how your rolled chiffon turns outKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-91978040263316636552013-09-25T13:40:44.631+10:002013-09-25T13:40:44.631+10:00If your Singer works well and you don't use it...If your Singer works well and you don't use it much then there's probably better things to spend your $$ on - like more fabric!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-25602411215175586952013-09-25T13:39:57.234+10:002013-09-25T13:39:57.234+10:00I just had mine serviced to be on the safe side, I...I just had mine serviced to be on the safe side, I wasn't having any issues with it eitherKristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-67264451250387260282013-09-25T13:37:07.198+10:002013-09-25T13:37:07.198+10:00If only it could iron too....If only it could iron too....Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-3277348473179454412013-09-25T13:36:46.252+10:002013-09-25T13:36:46.252+10:00Not being able to get the tension right is why I r...Not being able to get the tension right is why I rarely sewed knits in the past. Sounds like you have a mini sewing machine museum in the making!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-91475287938437174752013-09-25T13:34:52.169+10:002013-09-25T13:34:52.169+10:00I'm so glad you're happy with the Enlighte...I'm so glad you're happy with the Enlighten - there's too many other things frustrating with sewing to be worried with thread changes and tension!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-86722322760896793492013-09-25T13:33:16.028+10:002013-09-25T13:33:16.028+10:00It's funny how those small things like changin...It's funny how those small things like changing threads can be so annoying!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-62306932734276664312013-09-25T13:32:15.905+10:002013-09-25T13:32:15.905+10:00Hope the sewing gods send us all a bit of money!Hope the sewing gods send us all a bit of money!Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-72520788807797934552013-09-25T13:30:36.064+10:002013-09-25T13:30:36.064+10:00Free is very good - less money spent on your overl...Free is very good - less money spent on your overlocker means more to spend on fabric! Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-50241065849288196672013-09-25T13:29:47.535+10:002013-09-25T13:29:47.535+10:00Things these days just aren't built to last th...Things these days just aren't built to last the distance are they?Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-14322994646718978402013-09-21T03:37:10.979+10:002013-09-21T03:37:10.979+10:00Hi Kristy, I am not sure if I ever told you thank ...Hi Kristy, I am not sure if I ever told you thank you! You inspired me to finally get my own Babylock Enlighten back in Nov 2011 and it was the best decision I ever made. I had an old Singer Serger from the 1990's, it worked but it was so touchy and the tension so fiddly I hated using it, so I never used it The Enlighten is a joy and I use it every chance I can. Just the other day I fixed the elastic on my matress pad, took all of 10 minutes. that included taking it off the bed, walking to the other end of the house, setting up the enlighten with a different colored thread and serging the elastic on. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... something that use to take me half a day and a lot of frustration now takes minutes. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610574815597108033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-81340521049165021102013-09-16T13:07:10.517+10:002013-09-16T13:07:10.517+10:00I have a blue sewing machine from the 70s that is ...I have a blue sewing machine from the 70s that is sitting in the shed. I bought it second hand and when it broke, it would have cost more to fix it than to buy a new machine. But I can't let it go! It's BLUE! <br /><br />The thought of not having to fiddle is definitely nice! I don't find my overlocker too hard to thread, and I can do a rolled hem by just taking out one needle but I do have to manually disengage the blades. And I can just never ever get the thread tension right. I sew knits more on my regular sewing machine, because I'm more likely to get the tension right! Being able to cover stitch would be really nice, too. <br /><br />(Is this where I admit I also have a coverstitch machine, also given to my by my grandma? But the tension is broken and it too needs a service. Also I'm kind of scared of it. Also, who has the space for a whole separate machine for coverstitching? It's carefully wrapped up and sitting in my shed.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-76166463199581313572013-09-15T21:00:25.511+10:002013-09-15T21:00:25.511+10:00Thanks for doing that review for me! Think I will ...Thanks for doing that review for me! Think I will have to start saving!Cha-Chahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979381981125777502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-56208428939449468832013-09-15T19:03:05.457+10:002013-09-15T19:03:05.457+10:00I also have a babylock over locker (the Evolve) an...I also have a babylock over locker (the Evolve) and I love it for all the reasons you do. When I was researching the market for a new one 5 years ago, I was sold on the jet air threading, automatic tension, the hassle free conversion to cover stitch. Worth every cent.kiwinerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295343773529134800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-13292857052441363142013-09-15T10:14:24.313+10:002013-09-15T10:14:24.313+10:00This is a very timely post, I use a Singer O/L tha...This is a very timely post, I use a Singer O/L that doesn't even have differential feed but so far I haven't been too distraught about that. My next garment could be the test, chiffon that I plan to do a rolled hem and like your old machine, plate change etc etc.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-14230003030220505152013-09-15T09:22:59.954+10:002013-09-15T09:22:59.954+10:00Hmmm... I'm nearly convinced! I have an old 4 ...Hmmm... I'm nearly convinced! I have an old 4 thread Singer one (not even differential feed) but it works well and only once has been serviced. I don't use mine as much as you, but it's great to have it. When I get a job that might have to be a celebration gift. I love the little hearts you have around the photo!Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-11732851037081167242013-09-15T03:48:15.646+10:002013-09-15T03:48:15.646+10:00I didn't know the tubes needed to be cleaned o...I didn't know the tubes needed to be cleaned out! Oiy that means I'm going to have to send mine to the dealer too since it's been over 2.5 years for mine...though I'm having no issues with it...except for the lightbulb being out and that's totally my fault. <br /><br />I love my Imagine serger absolutely positively love it! And I don't use mine as much as you do or as many functions as you...couldn't imagine going back to the older versions of serger AT ALL! I highly recommend purchasing on of the upscale Babylock sergers, you won't be disappointed!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-28020394057463701092013-09-15T03:18:01.211+10:002013-09-15T03:18:01.211+10:00I've seen a live demo of that machine and it i...I've seen a live demo of that machine and it is AMAZING. Like magic!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-52270465633324474622013-09-15T02:18:04.090+10:002013-09-15T02:18:04.090+10:00Yes, this is my dream machine. I'm making do...Yes, this is my dream machine. I'm making do with a Bernette 334 from a few years (1980) -- that works perfectly -- except I never change threads (what a pain that is) -- and I never use a rolled hem (I'd love to but what a pain) -- it's all steel. But that aside -- I love the enlighten and just have never spent the money. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-83626756844939521972013-09-14T23:52:48.587+10:002013-09-14T23:52:48.587+10:00I had the priveledge to see the baby lock machine ...I had the priveledge to see the baby lock machine and its capabilities lasy year when I visited a dear friend. What an awesome machine and its worth the money for the reasons you mentioned. I have aa old singer serger that I bought 27 years ago and I service it for the first time five yeara ago. I bought an updated version from Walmart, its ok, just a backup serger. My next purchase will be a BabyLock as soon as the sewing gods send me the money. LOL!Mariela Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109474450521019305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-16674280855985060892013-09-14T23:32:59.680+10:002013-09-14T23:32:59.680+10:00Last comment I admitted that I'm using my mom&...Last comment I admitted that I'm using my mom's old singer sewing machine and love it, and now it looks like I'm getting her old over locker! Like your old one, it still works she's getting an upgrade. And when in the market for an over locker, sometimes it's best to go with the free one! :)sew rachel!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06569084994328220284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5916038188571690726.post-25180433635459481582013-09-14T22:29:37.598+10:002013-09-14T22:29:37.598+10:00Saw a black retro look Singer in spotlight the oth...Saw a black retro look Singer in spotlight the other day... but all plastic! Somehow don't think it'll last the distance it's predecessor did! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com