It’s sewing machine month at ‘Sew Mama Sew!’ where they have a sewing machine questionnaire to help them add to the sewing machine resource information on their blog, and I am happy to throw my two cents in, so here goes…
This little beauty is my insanely adored sewing machine…

What brand and model do you have?
Viking Husqvarna Platinum 770
How long have you had it?
One year.
How much does that machine cost (approximately)?
It retails for $1999, but I paid a lot less for mine.
What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)?
Clothes, toys, a few quilts and whatnot. Mostly clothes though. A lot of clothes
How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get?
I guess it varies, sometimes I sew for hours daily, and then suddenly I get really busy with my kiddos and I go for a week without even lifting the presser foot. All together it probably would add up to every other day though if you averaged out my time at my machine. And I haven’t even come close to using 1/10th of the cool stitches available in my stitch menu either.
Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name?
I am in total and complete love with my machine. Shameless really. And her name is Agnes.
What features does your machine have that work well for you?
I love that it powers through numerous layers of denim without a hiccup, I love that the stitch length goes to 6 where my last machine only went to 4, and I love how easy it is to just sit down and start in sewing, it’s not a temperamental machine at all. I also love the tons of different presser feet available to me to make certain projects and tecniques easier when I sew. And I also love that every Viking owner I have ever talked to has rhapsodized about the longevity of their own machine, so I felt like I was buying a reliable sewing machine and that my money was being spent on something that would last.
Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine?
I am not crazy about my machine’s buttonhole function, my previous cheapie Brother sewing machine had a far better one which I kind of miss sometimes. And the reverse button is very poorly placed and WAY too small to easily push and use comfortably for as much as I like to use it. But that’s it, the rest I love.
Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? We want to hear it!
This machine was originally bought and then sewed with for less than an hour when the person realized they really wanted the Viking embroidery machine that was the next step up after this model, so they returned it and bought the other machine. This machine was returned and marked a factory refurb, where I then ended up buying it for less than a 1/4 of the retail price with shipping and everything, all packaged up and brand new in the box and all. Score!
Would you recommend the machine to others? Why?
Yes, because it can take you from even your smallest sewing projects such as little repairs and stitched hems, all the way to free-hand quilting your own quilts, and then back to stitching up your own clothing and crafts. And it’s backed up by a name you can trust as one with a long history in making sewing machines and a great reputation.
What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine?
Will it be able to take what you are going to dish out? Will it grow with you as you branch out in your sewing? Are you really paying for functions you will really use, or are you spending tons of money for fancy bells and whistles that will never be used? Make sure you are buying functions that are necessary to your needs, and not just expensive fluff that sound cool but in reality will never be used no matter how many hours you put on that sewing machine. But most importantly, you need a machine that will eventually be easy enough to use so that you can comfortably sit down and sew and not have to whip out the users manual every 5 minutes just to get through each and every one of your projects. Ease of use counts for a lot.
Do you have a dream machine?
Yes, and I currently own it and I am happily sewing with it, woo hoo!
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