Singer 66 Stitch electronic sewing machine

Anyone have this? It is on sale at Costco. I plan to take a machine quilting class in the fall and I was wondering if this machine would be appropriate for the job.

Thanks!

Re: Singer 66 Stitch electronic sewing machine

I think it depends on what you see yourself doing in the future. Do you plan to make bed size quilts or wall hangings? Will you quilt them yourself or have them sent out and professionally quilted.

If you plan to quilt them yourself and plan to do anything larger than a wall hanging or crib sized quilt, you will want to pay close attention to the throat depth of the machine - this is the area between the needle and the body of the machine. When quilting you will have to be able to roll up and fit the entire quilt in this area and still have room to control the quilt with your hands.

When I bought my first machine I chose to get a used higher quality machine, instead of buying new. I worked on a Singer in college and really didn't like it, I had lots of trouble maintaining proper tension and had problems with the machine being able to handle what I wanted to sew. I bought a used Bernina after college and LOVE it. Bernina's can be very expensive but they are very good machines. I have two now, one from 1950s and another from the 1980s, neither are computerized, but both work wonderfully and have the power to go through many layers of leather.

I am part of a 230 member quilting guild, the most prevalent machines in our guild are Bernina, Pfaff, Janome and Husqvarna.


Here is a link talking about things to look for when purchasing a sewing
machine for quilting

Enjoy your class!!!

Re: Singer 66 Stitch electronic sewing machine

Posted by NinaLemon

I think it depends on what you see yourself doing in the future. Do you plan to make bed size quilts or wall hangings? Will you quilt them yourself or have them sent out and professionally quilted.

If you plan to quilt them yourself and plan to do anything larger than a wall hanging or crib sized quilt, you will want to pay close attention to the throat depth of the machine - this is the area between the needle and the body of the machine. When quilting you will have to be able to roll up and fit the entire quilt in this area and still have room to control the quilt with your hands.

When I bought my first machine I chose to get a used higher quality machine, instead of buying new. I worked on a Singer in college and really didn't like it, I had lots of trouble maintaining proper tension and had problems with the machine being able to handle what I wanted to sew. I bought a used Bernina after college and LOVE it. Bernina's can be very expensive but they are very good machines. I have two now, one from 1950s and another from the 1980s, neither are computerized, but both work wonderfully and have the power to go through many layers of leather.

I am part of a 230 member quilting guild, the most prevalent machines in our guild are Bernina, Pfaff, Janome and Husqvarna.


Here is a link talking about things to look for when purchasing a sewing
machine for quilting


Wow, just checking this now. Thanks for the reply. I'll check this out.
Enjoy your class!!!