Readers Respond: What features make a sewing machine an excellent tool?
Features for fun sewingThe two most important features of my machine are 1. A foot that is heavy enough to maintain a 1/4″ seam at the end of the seam. 2. Thread cutter button. It is so nice not to have to waste thread, and not have to go back with sissors to clean up after a day of quilting enjoyment.—Guest Shirley TheisLove them all!I have a Singer treadle (1920) that was my Grandmother’s, a Singer 128-23 (1952), a Bernina 830 (1977) and a Bernina 1260 (1995). I love them all. The treadle machine is very relaxing to use. For most of my sewing, I use the Bernina 830. I’m currently shopping for a Featherweight. —Guest Mattie MabelLove My Singers all of themI have about 25 Singers from a 1897 treddle to the Futura CE-350. My short arm quilting machine is a Singer also. —Guest Singer GirlDealers rule!I learned to sew on my mother’s little black Singer. For high school graduation I was given a beautiful Singer (1965) machine that my Dad bought all the attachments and cams. It was a wonder
