tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post3061728801851819048..comments2023-07-04T07:54:08.510-07:00Comments on Thin Man Sewing: Bernina 731 and a New Flannel ShirtThin Man Sewinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08820357163147529393noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-66575410034130547682015-02-04T10:40:48.934-08:002015-02-04T10:40:48.934-08:00Does the shaft that is connected to the darning/zi...Does the shaft that is connected to the darning/zigzag/sewing knob rotate in any way?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00936837314621754624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-39774872001767853922013-11-23T15:42:14.354-08:002013-11-23T15:42:14.354-08:00It took a little adjusting of the stitch length an...It took a little adjusting of the stitch length and width to get them the way I like.<br />The old Greist buttonholers make the best in my opinion, but I like to try the different ones.Thin Man Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820357163147529393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-86067011430000185922013-11-23T13:05:52.165-08:002013-11-23T13:05:52.165-08:00Very nice job on Joe's shirt! I'm glad to ...Very nice job on Joe's shirt! I'm glad to hear you are reading David Coffin's book. Isn't it great? Are you happy with your Janome Memory Craft 6000 button holes? We have the 6600 model and are not happy with how the automatic buttonholes turn out. They are either too skimpy or if we change setting/tensions to make them thicker the buttonhole foot skips, ruining the buttonhole. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-17901512299926128172013-11-23T04:54:27.311-08:002013-11-23T04:54:27.311-08:00Nice shirt. Don't shy away from the manual but...Nice shirt. Don't shy away from the manual buttonholes on the bernina. I have continued to make the buttonholes on my bernina 930 though other machines have been bought. I just use scraps of embroidery stabilizer and mark the line with a pencil. I keep meaning to try the vintage buttonholers but haven't taken the time to practice. I have a huge distrust of the button holes on the newer machines. I just can't trust a finished garment to a button hole disaster and sometimes that happens on computerized machines. My bernina manual bh is always perfection. The older berninas are really great machines.mssewcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610005723483105088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-51419578960782001582013-11-21T04:38:21.629-08:002013-11-21T04:38:21.629-08:00I really need to learn how to use some of the feet...I really need to learn how to use some of the feet and more advanced techniques on my machine. I have them (such as flat-fell foot) but then I forget how they are supposed to work…<br /><br />The label is a cool idea - I was thinking about doing that too, like if I ever make clothes for another person besides myself. It is good advertising.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-70241260562718517532013-11-20T10:21:42.521-08:002013-11-20T10:21:42.521-08:00Congratulations on your "new" Bernina! ...Congratulations on your "new" Bernina! The 731 is one of my all-time favorite Berninas - I don't need the additional stitches of the 730 for my sewing projects. And you've discovered another wonderful feature of Berninas - their specialty feet are the absolute best for any task. Expensive, but nothing works better!<br /><br />Has the Delrin (special nylon-like plastic) camstack gear been replaced yet? It's the large gear nested along the steel cams on the top left-of-center when you open the lid. These gears always blow up, even on machines that are never used - it's the nature of plastic. There are two other Delrin gears, but they seldom go bad because of their smaller size, unless the machine is abused. The repair isn't cheap, but it's well worth it to keep this amazing machine running. As they say, "Nothing sews like a Bernina, Nothing!"<br /><br />As you've already discovered, good quality tools make for good quality work and makes the process even more enjoyable and fun. Enjoy it!Bobbin Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406646998270462008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-47417260614625947352013-11-20T08:48:29.365-08:002013-11-20T08:48:29.365-08:00You really convince me on buying that rolled hem f...You really convince me on buying that rolled hem foot (was not provided with my Bernina neither). Love the shirt and your label looks great! That reminds me that I want to do one for myself!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257629305751658471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981493403556304439.post-44076139933861142842013-11-19T19:17:25.522-08:002013-11-19T19:17:25.522-08:00The most comfortable shirt yet! The fabric is a su...The most comfortable shirt yet! The fabric is a super soft flannel. I love the length as can wear it tucked in and it stays, or un-tucked. Excellent craftsmanship once again. JoeYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14255371706780131741noreply@blogger.com