I have had the Destiny for about 9 days now. The instruction book weighs about 6 lbs. I'm still learning how to use it and yes, it cost a arm and a leg. I also have my "Old" Illisimo and the Illisimo is a bit easier to use. I will share posts of any unusual things I find if you will too.
I wish the separate 1/4 inch foot I bought for my Destiny actually gave a 1/4-inch measurement; it doesn't. The stitch width turns out to be 3/8ths of an inch. The Baby Lock rep with whom I talked did not understand that when you measure stitch width, you cover the thread. When asked, I referred her to the video at The Featherweight Shop. Baby Lock doesn't help. I've spent a whole lot of time using the J foot and moving the needle. On page 116 of the manual, the width setting is either 5.5 or 6.5 mm; not clear which, from the diagram. Ugh! Please re-write the manual. Stitch width isn't even listed in the appendix.
I just bought a Baby Lock Destiny. When I try to review the built in Videos, I don't get any sound. Does anyone know where to set the sound on the video. I have sound when the machine starts up and when I select buttons. Thanks
Pat Tadajewski and +Moko Kilker : Seriously, i follow the evolution of highend home sewing machines for quite some time now - but i'd really like to know what kind of women (or men) can afford buying such a machine above $ or € 5.000 ? Do you use them professionally or just for hobbies?
