buying a sewing machine
11-27-2010, 04:09 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by bj
I have a little Singer Touch and Sew that I like a lot. I've never sewn on any other brand. But mine has a few built in stitches and sews very well. I bought it because it had the blanket stitch for applique. Now, when I learn to applique, I'll be set!:O)
11-27-2010, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
I recommend a Janome Jem. Janome is a very easy brand of machines to learn on and the Jem line is light weight. So as a diehard Janome lover, that's my recommendation! :thumbup:
For sure, others are going to recommend other brands and you should consider everyone's comments before making your decision. If you get the chance to test-sew on a machine before buying it, that would be the best.
I don't recommend new Singer's either. The older ones are good, but not the new machines.
Good luck! :)
For sure, others are going to recommend other brands and you should consider everyone's comments before making your decision. If you get the chance to test-sew on a machine before buying it, that would be the best.
I don't recommend new Singer's either. The older ones are good, but not the new machines.
Good luck! :)
11-27-2010, 06:33 PM
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I've sewn on many machines and currently own 4 and a lot seem to be made in the same place and just re- badged.
I would check as to which one had the best button - hole system, easy - to - drop feed dogs, as well as buying a quilting foot, walking foot and quarter inch foot. Then you are set to develop into piecing and quilting as well as straight sewing. As for the Walmart brands, I would tend to opt for the Brother.
I would check as to which one had the best button - hole system, easy - to - drop feed dogs, as well as buying a quilting foot, walking foot and quarter inch foot. Then you are set to develop into piecing and quilting as well as straight sewing. As for the Walmart brands, I would tend to opt for the Brother.
11-27-2010, 06:36 PM
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for what you buy one at Wal Mart or Jo Anns for you can get her a little Bernette from a dealer for about $99. It's worth it to buy from a dealer because if you have problems they are right there. If you buy from the others, you have no tech support behind you. Good luck
11-27-2010, 07:28 PM
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I have had two Singers and they broke all of the time. I talked with the repair person and he said that Singer is not the same Singer of many years ago, they are now made in Japan, I also had a Brother and LOVED it, now I have a JANOME and LOVE IT!!
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