Looking for a portable sewing machine
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Thanks for all your advice and info. I'm glad to hear the cheaper Janomes and Simplicity are good machines. I certainly don't want to buy one that stays in the repair shop all the time. I have been checking CL everyday, but nothing yet. I'm afraid to buy off Ebay because I want to be able to try the machine out.
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I too am very pleased with my lower end Brothers. I sew on 3 different varieties and they have never failed me. One is almost 10 years old and sews with any kind of thread on any kind of fabric.
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There is also a Kenmore "featherweight" machine. It is model no. 158.10400, and at 20 lbs. is a bit heavier than a FW, but it has a stronger motor and can also zig zag. You can find them on ebay. They come with a nice case which has embossed roses all over it on the outside. There's also a storage compartment across the front which can flip over once without opening up, to give you a larger bed surface. Cool little machine! Check them out.
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I bought a Janome DC 1050 yesterday and so far I really like the features I've tested. Not the best straight stitch I've seen (the dealer said it is because of the lack of a bobbin hook and he demonstrated with a Janome that did have the rotary hook and it did make the difference) but it will be fine for piecing and sewing seams where the stitching doesn't show. If I need to top stitch I'll use my Pfaff. I haven't tested the button hole attachment, but I will tomorrow.
I want to thank all of you for your suggestions. I was leaning toward the Janome, but needed some real-life quilters to comment on their experiences.
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I want to thank all of you for your suggestions. I was leaning toward the Janome, but needed some real-life quilters to comment on their experiences.
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