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Tish is an expert in sewing and is a phenomenal teacher. Her classes are highly valuable! If you are thinking about signing up for a class, do it NOW! Tish's teaching material is thoughtfully curated and easy to understand. Tish makes class fun. I was amazed at how knowledgeable she is. From beginners to experts, Tish is your number one go to for any questions regarding sewing!

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What brand and model do you have?

New Home 702, 1969

 

How long have you had it?

2014-2016

 

How much does that machine cost (approximately)?

It was a gift from a nice lady who had several machines, and she wanted to donate it to my new sewing class studio so it would get used. Came WITH THE CABINET!

 

What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)?

Mostly students use it, though it is set as a "backup" machine right now in case one of the others break


How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get?

I sew a lot, but this is a machine for my students in the studio

 

Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name?

This machine sews beautifully, I should probably have it in the regular line up instead of one of the Kenmores, since they each need something fixed.

 

What features does your machine have that work well for you?

4 step buttonhole, many many stitches, just sews nice

 

Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine?

Not really. Because it is a older design it is a little harder for students to get used to.

 

Would you recommend the machine to others? Why?

You Bet! But they are hard to find.

 

What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine?

How you are going to use the machine, if it sews nicely, if it makes nice buttonholes easily

 

Do you have a dream machine?

I bought it, it's the 830 Record on this list! I would also say my Blue Bomber, that thing is amazing!

 

Bonus: Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? We want to hear it!

Not long after I opened my sewing studio, I received an email from a nice lady across town who owned this machine. She was willing to "donate" it to the studio as a student machine because it had just been tuned up, and she had inherited her mother's machine and no longer needed it. I had 3 machines for the studio, but one of them was my 338, which I really didn't want getting a ton of student use, plus with the lever instead of a dial for stitch length on the 338, it was confusing for students. So I drove to BFE for this machine, and was so happy I did! I fitted the table with wheels, and it doubles as storage since it has 3 drawers. Truly a killer score. It was really a great gesture, as I had just started the business and wasn't sure if it would make it or not. Now after many many happy students, the faith that nice lady had in me paid off!!