If you flip the fabric sample over, how would the bobbin stitches rate? If the stitches are off, is it the machine? Or does it need cleaning?
I tested with my favorite fabrics including layered fabrics for auditioning machines. View of bobbin thread in photo. You might be surprised to see which machines produced these bobbin stitches. Always check the quality of stitches before sewing your garment. Every machine can produce that uneven stitching in those bottom rows without proper maintenance. Clean and oil as needed.
I also had the pleasure of auditioning the Pfaff Creative 5, at Discover Sewing with Linda who provided a well guided demonstration on the machine. Nice interface, ease of use, knee lift, 10 inch harp and the IDT (Dual Feed). The stitches sewed nicely on top and bottom. Good interface with a tabbing system that I found very easy to navigate through. Learn more here on the Pfaff website. See the photo there, it's very attractive. The harp is roughly 10 inches. Nice lighting and the best feature is the straight stitch sensor plate - NO MORE BROKEN NEEDLES. I forgot my camera and didn't take picts with my phone, so look on the website. German engineering, assembled in China.

You may ask, why haven't I written about the Brother/Babylock machines. I own one with an embroidery unit! Downside when mine is embroidering, my sewing machine is unavailable. If you purchase a new Brother/Babylock - get that pivot feature. I use the pivot for garment and all kinds of sewing projects. Mine can be seen on youtube: Meet your Feet, in action stitching with various feet. The playlist is further down the list just below sewing matters! Assembled in China.
If you own any of these sewing machines listed above, what was the key feature that guided your purchase decision?
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