You explained everything so much better than anyone else SO THANK YOU. I just purchased a Chorus, but it's almost the same as the Crescendo. There's hardly any videos on the Chorus, right now.
@@SewingAlchemy thanks so such. It looks like a great machine. Just wondering where I’d get it serviced. If price weren’t an issue,would you buy a Juki or a Babylock?
Just got mine today and have been using it quite a bit on quilts. I’m not new to Baby Lock by any stretch. I have an Ellisimo, a Destiny, an Imagine Serger and a Tiara quilting machine. I have a little Janome sewing machine and it was totally manual. I will be keeping the Janome to use on my horse blanket repairs. *grin* However, the Baby Locks spoiled me rotten. I also got the Koala sewing desk for the Crescendo. I’m in heaven ! Thanks for the tutorial. I am benefitting from it already ! Thanks again !
Wow! Jackie, Id love to see your sewing room! I would love to have a Koala desk for my Crescendo, sounds like you have a nice set up, I am glad you liked the video!
JoAnn Harvey Thank you but I have to laugh a little. My “sewing rooms” were formerly the dining room, the guest room and the hall way. I have my machines in the dining room, the fabric and cutting mats in the guest room and we have a part of our hall that is extra wide so my Tiara with the big sizable desk/table I bought used in Chattanooga are in there. Sewing has all but taken over the house. This hobby or as my mother would have said “obsession” started in 2012. It exploded exponentially from there ! *grin*. Thanks again !
I also own a Cresendo. The number 6 on threading never stays within the guide. I have had it in three times and continue to have this problem. Another thing the bobbin winding below the spool. Anyone else finding these concerns?
Not long after I made that video, I started having issues with the threader, I had it serviced with no change, I have found if I hold the thread with a tiny bit of tension, it threads almost every time.
Still learning how to use my Crescendo, but I agree with everything you mentioned in this video. I am happy with my purchase and have a feeling I will be more delighted as I learn more about the machine.
I just moved, so it may be another week or so, but I am going to do a series of videos more in depth of some of the specific features on the machine, and presser feet.
I do all of the time, there is actually another foot that has it as well, it's a little bigger. I have never used that one yet. It really does make a difference.
It is all automatic for the most part, you can adjust the tension on the bottom right hand corner of the screen while you are sewing, but the only time I ever have to touch it is when I am Free motion Quilting. It usually needs a bit of a tweek.
Great demo. Thank you. Does this machine have a free arm? I have to shorten pants. A free arm would be wonderful. Does this machine handle thick fabric, like denim?
It does have free arm, you just pull the table off it also has a small regular bed you can attach, it handles denim great. The only issues I have are sometimes it has a bit of trouble if you are trying to go over a rolled seam that has been factory sewn, but you can trim them down on the inside before going over them. I also make sure to use very heavy duty needles when I do denim. I have a link to to my facebook page for this channel, I can post a few pics without the table if you would like.
I wasn't sure, I had to measure it. It is 11.5 around, and 10 inches long, it took a few pics I will post them, the facebook page is just like my channel Sewing and More with JoAnn. There should be a link on the main page.
Hi Joann I just found your tutorial on the Cresendo, I have a Babylock Aria it seems a lot like the Cresendo do you know? as I can’t find any tutorials on mine at all.
If there is anything you would like me to review that is the same on your machine just let me know, I think they are nearly identical, I just have a few other accessories.
From watching your tutorial they look just alike, you showed how to move the needle but you went so fast, I didn’t see what you hit to go to the page you were on, in my book it just says that you can use the + and - setting to move it but it’s not working for me. I noticed you hit something to get you to a certain page. Any tutorials you can do would be very helpful as I am still learning my machine, my husband bought it for me for my birthday in Sept. it is a fantastic machine and I have done a lot of different things so far. It’s the simple things that cause me grief , thanks for replying.
I found mine at Sewing Parts Online. The only problem was one I created. I stuck it to the top of my Husqvarna in a place that interferes with opening the thread and threading area door. I will someday remember to buy some sticky foam dots and move it. I love it though. I shine it on the pressure foot or on the desk if I’m taking out stitches. You can remove it from the thing that holds the light base in place. I’ve used it for almost 5 years without needing to replace a bulb. I thought it was kind of expensive but I use it almost every time I sew.
Thank you for the great review! It is so helpful. I noticed you did not pull up the bottom thread or hold the top thread as you began stitching. Do you have trouble with the thread bunching a little on the back where you start and stop? I have a Bernina 770QE and it bunches on the back unless i'm holding the threads and again when it locks at the end. I'm thinking about switching. Thank you. xo
I loved your info and learned a lot. I have had my Crescendo for about 2 years and I mostly love it. I have found that the auto needle threader does not work for smaller needles. My biggest concern is the size of bobbins to use. The manual says class 15 and can be ordered through Baby Lock. My local shop says it is a special size of class 15 and not the Class 15 found at Jo-Ann's or online. I have tried contacting Baby Lock to find out if there is a difference in the Class 15 bobbins from Baby Lock compared to the ones found elsewhere. Baby Lock has not responded.The actual Baby Lock bobbins sell for 79 cents for 1 bobbin at my local Baby Lock dealer. Do you happen to know what the difference is? Which do you use and where do you purchase them. thanks for any help
Elaine, I use regular class 15 bobbins from JOANN's I have seen no difference whatsoever in comparison to the Babylock bobbins that came with the machine. I have also noticed problems with the threader, but I have found that good Organ needles work well. Im a really glad you got something from the videos, I plan to make some more detailed videos on specific functions of the machine.
I loved your video, thank you. I also love the stadium lighting on this machine. The large walking foot is great for thick batting as well as thin cotton knits. that little foot you questioned was the button foot. The button slides into the feet in the front, and the machine zigzags back and forth, then ties off to secure it. I love your explanation of the sensor pen and laser feature, also. although you can adjust the tension, if needed, the machine automatically reduces the top thread tension when using satin stitch designs. I do have a Sashiko machine also, and have used it to quilt 6 baby quilts, It does look like handquilting, but the stitches are securely locked. This was a great video!
It works great, it was one of the main reasons I got the machine. you can lower the feed dogs with the push of a button, and go to town, you do have to play with the tension a bit before each project, but I think that's every sewing machine.I wont lie I wish I had a long arm, but this machine and its huge throat make FMQ easy as pie.
The tension is automatic, or I guess you could say it is digital, the tension will adjust to nearly every situation without touching a thing. I have only had to adjust it up and down from time to time when I am free motion quilting just to make the stitches have the desired appearance, whats nice about it, is that its just a button there are no delicate dials to fiddle with. Sorry for the lack of explanation on my part.
Hi Ms. JoAnn, Hope all is well with you. Would you recommend this machine for a beginner? Something that they could possibly grow in to? Please advise. Love your videos! Thank you.
Thank you very much, If you want a machine that has a lot of stitches I would recommend the Juki F-600 It has less options than this one, but as a beginner it is a wonderful and reliable machine. This is definitely a machine to grow into, I still haven't used half of the features, once you have pivot you wont want to use a machine without it. This machine has all most would ever want or need.
I think I may have been trying to remain neutral. I didn't know how much I loved it until I did't have it for a week when it was being serviced! I do love it! I have been considering upgrading to a Destiny 2
I just saw this the other day, this might be something that interests you as well. It is the newest JUKI! www.sewvacdirect.com/juki-hzl-nx7-next-generation-long-arm-sewing-and-quilting-machine/
I bought it on the Missouri Star Quilt Company's web site. It was a daily deal, so it was about half the price they have listed. website.www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/30696/bendable-bright-lights-inc/bendable-bright-light/bendable-bright-light
Thank you for this video! I also have a Juki F600 that I love, but have been eyeing the Crescendo for a long time. The guide beam feature is pretty cool.
I was never able to find prices either, but I got mine for $4200, but that was with the upgrade kit which cost $400. It is the fancy foot pedal, and additional software upgrades.
Thank you Joann! That's a great price for everything I wish the machine was less. I was thinking about the Aria and decided it wasn't that much more to buy the Crescendo. Thank you for the reply. And thank you for the review.
Yeah I like to call it my little car payment, lol, I will say Brother has some nearly identical machines, I think they actually come from the same factory, innovis line I do believe, don't let them fool you at the dealerships though you can negotiate to a point.
I think Juki makes excellent machines, My F-600 is a very well put together tough machine.I don't know too much about Janome, but I know they are very good as well.
Wish she would have liked this machine more. I just bought mine and then started her review which maybe I shouldn’t have. But it is a personal review. Just not quite what I wanted to hear. Good presentation though.
I was having a hard time finding the price for this machine so thank you for answering earlier comments asking about it. I might invest in one for my mother for the needle threader alone.
I can tell you it works very well, as does the needle threader on the Juki F-600, it is Manual, but its just a slider button, it has never failed me yet! I have a review on that machine as well.
The mirror image is on the first screen below the box with the stitches, it looks like two triangles, and there is a dotted line between them. If you select a stitch and press it the picture of the stitch will actually reverse as well. I can take a picture and put it on my linked Facebook page if you have any issues.
I bought this one as a display model, and I bought the upgrade that makes it a Crescendo 2, out the door it was $4200 and some change. I think they normally go for about 6800, that is what i was told by the sales lady. I am glad you liked the video.
The machine is basically a Crescendo, but you can buy an upgrade kit that includes more stitches, and sewing features, and a fancy foot pedal. They just call it a Crescendo 2 if you get the upgrade.
mine was $3500.00 walk out the door, I didn't purchase the upgrade. It's more machine than I need and wish I hadn't purchased it. Don't take me wrong it's a very nice machine, just more than I will use.
I think the same thing some days, but I will admit I recently had to have it serviced, and during the days I had to use my old machine, I really missed it so much! It erased my regrets or I should say my buyers remorse, lol
