Does this system require a special quilting sewing machine? (I'm not a quilter - I'm considering this as a gift)
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Hi Matt, I am not that far on my quilt to know for sure. But I am planning on using it with my machine. It looks like the person in the picture shown using in it is using a regular sewing machine. So when I get this far with my quilt I will be winging it. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Machine not needed at all but could be useful. The package comes with various fabric pieces and trims. The model is soft bodied so that the pins provided can stick in easily to hold fabric and trims in place. My Granddaughter spent many hours at age 11/12 creating fabulous evening gowns and such. I am certain that she learned a lot about the fall and drape of various fabrics. The kit comes with needles and thread but she didn't use them. In terms of entertainment she certainly got my money's worth out of this gift!
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Bought this machine for my wife. She loves the options it came with. In answer to your question, yes & yes. The part #s you will need 1) 1/4" Quilting foot-SA 185 2) Even Feed walking foot-SA 140 3) When buying the Even Feed WF you will also want the Guide for it-SA132. Some dealers sell a combo package including both. 4) This machine uses the SA 156 Bobbins. Hope this helps.
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Yes you can. We got this for our 11 year old daughter for Christmas last year. She has had so much fun with it. I used my sewing machine.
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Yes it will just make sure to read the instructions on working with thick fabrics and using the correct needles and thread. I just finished a quilt that was 1/2"thick each side and as long as you don't force the feed to quickly, it worked beautifully. I did the quilting with the dogs disengaged and the quilting foot and only broke 1 needle at a very thick seam because I pulled the fabric too hard to the right. Good luck with your projects. I hope this helps.
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I don't know much about machine quilting as I use a 1950's Singer featherweight machine for piecing and then do all quilting by hand. I suppose if you can use a hoop type frame that this would be similar. I use this frame for quilting and other hand needlework.
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Hi, Janet. The instructions for the one I bought were in the packaging itself, printed on a fold of the cardboard, if this makes sense. It looks complicated to attach, but it is really easy. You make sure that the two-pronged portion goes around the attachment screw on the base of the foot-holder. I'm a recent sewer and quilter so I may not be using the right terminology, but if you know anyone that sews regularly they could help you. Good luck.
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Yes mine broke the first time I used it. The little knob that you push to reverse went flying across the living room never to be found {probably accidentally vacuumed it up}. This thing was a piece of junk and I got my money back right away. I would steer clear of this product if you are a potential buyer...even for light use it does no better than a flimsy handheld unit. Spend a little more and get a REAL sewing machine.
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The SINGER 8763 Curvy sewing machine does not come with a " quilting foot. However, a SINGER Quarter Inch Piecing Snap-on Presser Foot is available for purchase on Amazon.
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I sent quilts overseas. They didn't have to do anything with them when they received them, but if it is clothes, particularly cotton types, I would think you would need to do so.
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I wouldn't hesitate to make a queen sized quilt on it. You do need to jelly roll what you've quilted in order to maneuver, just as with any other sewing machine. But it has a really big bed to rest the material on while you work, which I really, really like.
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No, but it has a long neck, wonderful for quilting, etc... It is a great machine. I sew every night after work. I sew all kinds of things, crafts, baby blankets, quilts. It has worked well with everything I have done. I will tell you this, if my house was on fire and I had to grab something, it would be this machine. I am totally in love with it. Also, very easy to use.
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not without a computer design program :(. i am currently using sew what pro. its pretty good and reasonably priced.
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No. This is a very basic machine. I regret having bought it as an extra machine.
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No but it does beautiful embrodery. I want to trade this sewing machine to update to a 2015 dual As I do a lot of quilting and embrodery etc. I would like a more advance and versitile machine
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Not for quilting. Difficult to use, and often have trouble with it. For plain sewing, I'd suggest something like The Denim Star sold at Walmart.
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You can certainly piece things with it, it's a great little machine. You could also "stitch in the ditch". However, you cannot lower the feed dogs and therefore cannot free motion quilt.