Question for serious seamstresses/tailors

[Shimmy Sally]

We are in the process of buying more equipment for our business.
Those of you who make a living at this:
Have you tired a Viking machine? How do you like it?

 

[Snookie]

I got a Viking Platinum 735 about 4 months ago, and I really like it. I thought a lot about the bells and whistles I wanted, and invested in a machine that excelled in those things, without paying for things I wouldn't use. It handles thin and slippery fabrics vary well. I haven't tested it with a heavy denim, but I've never had a problem yet with any fabric I've sewed.

It doesn't have as much power as an industrial, of course, but it has all sorts of other things. Like a great buttonholer and a blind hem stitch.

Any other questions? What other equipment are you considering buying (instead of or in addition to)?

 

[Shimmy Sally]

We have most everything covered, aside from embroidery.
Thanks for the input. I'd heard mixed reviews about Viking, but don't have first hand experience. It just seems to depend who you ask. One complaint I'd heard is constantly requires expensive repairs. I'd also heard that the fabric sensor is amazing. That is a great feature.