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#12
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 200
Did you sew on the machines? What are the features that you can't live without? Do both of the machines have those features?
Don't rush into making a decision. I did that once and ended up regretting it.
Also, look at online reviews of the machines you are looking at.
Good luck.
Don't rush into making a decision. I did that once and ended up regretting it.
Also, look at online reviews of the machines you are looking at.
Good luck.
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: North Central, NC
Posts: 2,741
Guess it is the Canadian dollar . Our dollar is really low right now.
And the 3 machines have about the same opening from the needle to the right side.
Part of the trouble is there is only one dealer for sewing machines here so want to stay to the brand they service also.Will save me shipping it out of town.
Tom
And the 3 machines have about the same opening from the needle to the right side.
Part of the trouble is there is only one dealer for sewing machines here so want to stay to the brand they service also.Will save me shipping it out of town.
Tom
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 275
The only real difference between the 700 and 900 are 60 stitch patterns and the larger table. I'd look at those stitches and really consider if I'd use them... the work table was about $45 US when I bought mine... don't know what the current price is... so I'd consider the cost of the table and those 60 stitch patterns vs. how much I think I'd use them. I'd most likely purchase the 700 of those 3, but I also sew garments and other projects as well as quilting. If I only pieced and quilted I could very easily be tempted by the 1500.
Just did some poking around and it looks like the table is now in the $100 neighborhood... so the real cost difference is roughly $100.... hmm.. makes the 900 more attractive if more than one or two of those extra stitch patterns are attractive....
Just did some poking around and it looks like the table is now in the $100 neighborhood... so the real cost difference is roughly $100.... hmm.. makes the 900 more attractive if more than one or two of those extra stitch patterns are attractive....
Last edited by Tom W; 01-27-2016 at 11:38 PM.
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Oregon
Posts: 685
I have the Brother 1300, slightly slower than the 1500 but otherwise the same. I used it for a couple years as my primary machine with a cheap Brother for decorative stitches. It worked, but I am so happy to have my Juki F600 now that does everything in one machine. Personally I would go with the 900 in your situation. Or since you have to order it without trying it first, you might as well shop around online.
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 1,937
I would check out the price of a Janome 6600. They are real workhorses....they are made for quilting.....has the accufeed foot so you don't have to bother with the bulky walking foot. If you PM me I can provide a dealer in PA that I have purchased numerous machines from....not affiliated with them....I have plenty of dealers in Texas, but now buy machines from the on un PA. Great prices, great used machines, incredible customer service. You can't go wrong with a Janome. 25 or more year warranties. Go to the Janome.Com site and compare. Go to a dealer and try one. Best wishes in your quest.
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