So Sew So

I had my prior sewing machine for 28 years

 When I purchased it in 1994,  I paid $2400 for it.  It was a leader 

in it’s day and served me well.

My new machine is much better than so, so!!!  

Introducing Janome Skyline S6.

 Based upon the prior statistics this will be my last sewing machine… 

and it cost us less than the old one... $1699.99 on sale (15% off).   

And it does way more…everything you can ever imagine or dream 

of, self threading of the needle, start and stop options by foot, 

knee or just touching the start stop button on the front.  

Fortunately there are many similarities between the old machine and the 

new one since the old one was also a Janome.

I am working my way thru the 92 page manual and the DVD, trying to 

understand the sequence of steps to use the features of which

there are many.

For example there are 6 different “modes” of operation + 100 pre-programmed 

pattern stitches  + 250 special letters & characters for monogramming,

all featured on the lift up top!!!

 

And the can all be controlled by the touch screen.  

Just select the # of the “stitch” you want and then adjust it, making the

 stitch width & length precisely the size you want, etc., etc., etc!!!

And the  front storage compartment keeps your favorite, tools, 

feet and a few bobbins easily accessible at the front of the machine.

It lives in the spare bedroom and when I open the blind

behind it, I don't even need any additional light and

enjoy sewing by the natural light that floods this room.

And this is a teaser close-up of my first project on the new machine. 

There's more to the “Tiger Lily” story 

will be featured in an upcoming blog of its own!