Does it have a super slow speed when you want to sew in tight spots or when you need to be very precise as to exactly where the needle lands?
1276505
It has a speed control that you can slide lower or higher and it offers very good control.
500678
I've never used a serger before- I watched YouTube Videos for instructions on threading and I had no problems at all. I didn't even notice the noise but I live with small children so my noise tolerance is probably pretty high.
365731
I also sew - the board bends a bit. I'd be reluctant to apply too much pressure. I use my regular board that is set up in my sewing room.
1098699
It depends a lot on how much time you have to work on it of course, and how large the item you are making is, but for me it's pretty fast. I always had trouble using the needles, so I would quit quite often, with the loom it;s very easy to just add a row real quick, or sit down with it for a couple of hours. I enjoy mine much more than I did using needles.
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Happy to! Helps tremendously to sew a straight, even seam. Just set it on the needle plate to the right of the needle (the needle plate is the metal piece that the needle goes up and down through the hole and the feed dogs come up under it) place it as far from the needle as you want your line of stitching and it guides the fabric through perfectly as you sew. I absolutely love this thing!! Here's a link to visual dictionary with parts o' sewing machine: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/arts-architecture/crafts/sewing/sewing-machine_1.php Here's a video: this product comes up about 40 sec part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKL6mwSRQI
2060459
I have had no problems with the tension. I don't use it a lot, but so far am 100% HAPPY with this sewing machine.
2210863
When you manually thread, there are two ways, be sure to thread the needle from the side facing away from you. or take the needle and thread properly and then install in your machine
1477504
I am sorry - I do not understand. Do you mean a "see through" area? Or how much clearance the needle has? That would depend on the settings for back and forth movement. I don't know if this helps.
1533766
No, not if you slow it down when you see the knot coming. It is a great tool. Lots of power, nice features.
933610
I use my regular needles but I have to lighten up on the tension so its not so tight and breaks the thread. Hope this helps.
380646
I would return it for a replacement if you have any concerns with the product. Mine was stuck for a moment at the "zero" mark, but using it for a while eventually got it to "unstick". I don't think my situation was the same as yours though, because I think my issue was simply the needle just not responding. I have heard of the needle getting stuck. Google a solution, or return for a replacement. Hope that helps.
361790
It has the foot pedal varying the speed (and it does get fairly fast), but no way to change the max possible speed for embroidery or other fine work where you might want a lower speed.
506577
OK. When you push the needle back on its' axle, place it so it is pointed straight up. When it is pressed onto the axle, then push the needle down toward the "zero" mph mark. It will be close, but may not be exactly accurate. You'll need to learn if your speed is showing fast or slow relative to the speedo needle (one way to check is to drive a steady 60 mph between two mile markers on the highway. It should take you exactly 60 seconds if your speedo is correct). The other alternative is to take the rebuilt cluster to a specialty shop and have them professionally calibrate it.
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I started with .5mm, then 1mm and currently am using 1.5mm. The "discomfort" gets a little worse as you move up to a longer needle length, but doing it in steps makes it a little easier.
922120
OK, I just sewed the edge of one of my towels and it works fine. I also just finished "making" actually simply hemming, a length of fleece for a new baby blanket. I rolled the edges and it worked quite well. When I got to the corners, I did try to do the whole 4 layers and it wouldn't, it was just too much. But the regular hem was fine. The machine only goes so fast, which is great for a beginner. For me, I probably could have sewn my baby blanket a lot faster, if the needle went faster. The control ON the machine, not the foot peddle, was a tad faster. But it was ok anyhow.
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The thread pattern may seem difficult but go slow and feel for the first groove in the threads to catch. It will.
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It does go up and down. So if you have it adjusted down to not penetrate so deeply into the skin it will do just that. If you have it dialed up so it sticks up higher it will go that much deeper. The settings on the intensity just speed up the action of the needle head. I hope this helps? I love this thing. At first you can't feel it much then afterwards you will have redness. I also watched a YouTube tutorial to find out how to do like the pros!