Euro-Pro Denim & Silk 38 Stitch Sewing Machine 7100
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Edition: KitchenKitchen and Housewares Reviews of Euro-Pro Denim & Silk 38 Stitch Sewing Machine 7100
Customer Review: 150% better than people think
Summary: 5 Stars
I have heard a lot of bad things about Euro Pro since buying one in 2001. None of it seems to be justified. The manufacturer claims that it sews through 8 layers of denim. (I just read a review on the computerized machine saying that it probably couldn't sew through that much, btw.) I can affirm that it does not just sew through 8 layers of denim. It can sew through 12. I use mine all the time to make corsets and other things that my local Viking Husqvarna dealer says I can't use a Euro Pro for. I have never had a moment's trouble with its strength or durability. The only problem I do ever have with the machine is the fact that the tension can be finicky. Oh, and the noise it makes when the motor is clean and functioning is bad to listen to, but is indicative only of a high rpm motor. When it starts to make more reassuring motor noises--clunks instead of whirs, it needs to be cleaned and oiled.I think if you are used to older machines, then Euro Pro takes some getting used to. I think most of the Euro Pro reviews on Amazon were written either by new sewers (who universally like it) or people used to the 1960s style machines (which are, admittedly, more reassuring looking and feeling if you are the kind of person who likes your equipment bulky).
Oh, and my credentials: I've been sewing historical costumes for about 15 years now. I've had my Euro Pro going on three years of really heavy use and I love it.
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