Techsew 4800 Pro First Project

[@ragcell]

Have you considered using the laser ‘stitch line’ alignment guide? It would seem that would be complimentary (or used solely) to guide your stitching line. Additionally, there are magnetic stitch guides (for “regular” sewing machines) that w/should be able to ‘snap’ on the TechSew bobbin cover (assuming its metal is not aluminum or some nonmagnetic stainless steel). What I like (and usually use) is this guide does not allow for a ‘gap’ between the guide and machine bed (in your case, the bobbin cover): material cannot travel under the magnetic guide. It is also a lot less obtrusive than TechSew’s excellent version of a stitching guide, which is probably better for leather - or thick nylon straps. As for me, I am FINALLY taking the plunge, after over a dozen years of trying to get by with my high-end sewing machine. A long time ago, I had decided on the TechSew as the best machine (for me). That hot, beared guy from Montreal(?), has dozens of YouTubies demonstrating the strengths of the TechSew 4800Pro: oddly, he does not seem to like TechSew laser guide where I use one frequently on my BabyLock. Yesterday, my machine struggled and broke needles for a project. Eventually, I ended up having to sew together, by HAND, two really thick layers of ‘loosely’ woven nylon straps - with a thin, tightly woven webbing placed between the two layers: what a mess and somewhat dangerous task. After pulling the needle thru with a pliers (a few dozen times), the large needle had a sharp point for meant for leather or something a veterinary would use to sew up livestock wounds. The needle eye was large enough to thread the only thick thread I had: 1/16"Ø Dacron, something I have (and forgot I had) used as a ‘piping’ thread for my embroidery and sewing machine.

[@grettahoxie4814]

thank you for your video. i make similar bags with canvas and embroidery. i have been struggling with my domestic machine.my hump jumpers are breaking my needles are breaking the stitches are skipping. i have not wanted to sew for months. my husband has been talking for years about getting one....... for years. i recently put my back out and he had to help me sew the orders i had left. that was misrable for both of us. guess whos getting a new techsew pro 800 . yup thats right all it took was him having to help sew on a crap machine once! ladies have your husband help you this changed his mind right quick. lol. i cant wait!!!! sewing can be nice again.

[@andreawalker2535]

Wow! What a cool machine!

[@Adoptiveangel]

Thank you for sharing.

[@galejohnson8086]

I love the way you sew.

[@christianebelisle1003]

Thank you for all your videos and especially for the 3 new ones about the Techsew 4800Pro. I've had this machine for almost a year and I've learned a lot of things I didn't know and it's going to help me do even more projects.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad the videos were helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@IronStitches]

Awesome. I also have a Techsew 4800 Pro. I am going to check to see if you have more videos using this machine.

[@KellyDannemann]

Thank you so much for posting this, I actually just purchased my Techsew 2750 pro, but when I saw your video and the main point focusing on the layer differences, I got a hold of techsew and upgraded my order to the Tech sew 4800 pro, for the simple fact, the importance of the presser foot climbing mechanism. I really am looking forward to seeing more videos produced from you. I love the rosie pouch, I have sewn over 28 of them now this month, and can not wait to use the Techsew 4800 pro for the binding on that new machine. Hope you do a video for that with your new machine. I hope as well you get use to the seam guide. You are so talented. Thank you again for sharing, helping out the sewing industry.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad you were able to change the order on your machine. I know how frustrating it is to make a purchase only to realize later that you would have preferred something different. Enjoy your new machine and thanks for watching!

[@KellyDannemann]

@@RosiesArtStudio thank you for the wishes, look forward to making more patterns with sewing along together on the same machine. All my family members love the rosie and david pouch. I gifted them to everyone.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

@@KellyDannemann that’s great! Which pouch are you referring to?

[@KellyDannemann]

@@RosiesArtStudio LOL>> I keep calling it the rosie Pouch.. It is the Elaine Pouch. I remember it better that way, because I know you designed it. Sorry

[@dianaviera6228]

Love the bag, even though it's not about the bag. Machine looks great . . . so happy for you! 💜

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you!

[@JudithBrummett]

I would love to be able to afford a machine like this. I AM! saving up for a machine but since I only work about 20-25 hours a MONTH it is taking forever. lol. In the meantime I am working diligently on my sewing skills and making domestic friendly bags on my old machine.

[@sandraperez7734]

Congratulations on your new machine Rosie! I just bought my 4800 Pro a couple of months ago too and LOVE it. I know it's a lot of machine but I'd rather grow into its power than outgrow an intermediate one, just to end up with this one. I look forward to watching you make more bags on your Techsew!

[@peglegtoo]

Please do a follow up on this machine. Also if you could talk about the advantages or disadvantages of the cylinder arm machine. thx.

[@BellaSandella]

Man, that is an incredible machine Rosie! I really love that canvas tote project ❤

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@marystrong8653]

Great video and awesome bag.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@liz.mcdonough]

Thank you so much Rosie for this demonstration. I’ve longed for a cylinder arm machine but I think this Pro is more than what I need. I have a 1541 and do struggle with top stitching around the bags but maybe there is a “lessor” cylinder arm out there that would fit my needs. Love all your videos.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I have the Juki 1541S. It was my first industrial, but I am at the point that I really need a cylinder arm because the flat beds hurt my hands too much when sewing in different areas. I will see down the road if I just use the cylinder arm about maybe selling my Juki. Thanks for watching!

[@thisbasicstitch]

Hi Rosie, I've seen you sewn on a few different industrial machines ... Have you done a video on what your likes and dislikes about each of them for what you use them for? Which is mostly for bag sewing.

[@rebekahkui]

Hi Rosie thank you for always providing great videos! Going to pick up this pattern. What oz thread are you using?

[@dperisty1]

Wow great first project on the 4800 Pro! Do you know if it can do a zig zag stitch?

[@jamesrichardson5162]

Can this machine stitch any material . Also does the machine 4800 pro have different stitching needles and settings for leather a thick material

[@galejohnson8086]

Are there seam measurements on the throat plate?

[@wendysutherland9948]

Really appreciate you doing this video! I’ve just purchased a Cobra Class 26 cylinder arm and I’ve not really found a video that shows first time sewing. My beastie scares me.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Just start by sewing on scrap fabric to get used to the machine. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will get. Thanks for watching!

[@debbiewingate2113]

I have been looking at the Fabricator, do you still use this machine or did the 4800 pro replace it? If so can you do a comparison video?

[@GypsiesandInk]

No more Fabricator?? Or is this in addition to it?

[@robertduguay689]

What size and shape needle are you using?