I don't know of any quality sewing machine new with features that will be $150 or less. If there was one we would all have it.
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I don't know of any quality sewing machine new with features that will be $150 or less. If there was one we would all have it.
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I saw a Janome 2212 on Amazon for $149. It had a lot of good reviews.Originally Posted by Onebyone
I looked in our search function above, and here are two links that might help you. There are other ones if you are so inclined to look up there.
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New machine recommendations please!
I like my Brother machines, and they are in your price range. I find I don't need any training to use them. You may have gotten a "dud" or there is something that is easy to fix. Good luck on your quest!!
Alyce
Unfortunately, your budget doesn't have any ability to be able to find a good sewing machine unless you stumble onto an estate sale or a charity store but that is risky since you won't know the history of the machine. I would start pinching your pennies telling your family and friends you want to save up for a DSM. Save all the money you may receive from Xmas and birthdays for your DSM. Shop around and test out the new ones to see what brand works for you. In 1970, my Dad bought me a used Singer for my high school graduation. I saved for a couple of years to be able to buy my Bernina 1530. I have had it since I bought it at a quilt show new in the 90s.
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i'm currently looking at the SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist
i found it for around that same price as the brother cs6000i and i'm super excited!!!
Just be aware that Singer is not a very good name anymore. To be honest I'd buy a Brother over a Singer.
eta: just looked it up at amazon and that machine does have very good reviews. Maybe it'll work out for you then.
Last edited by gale; 10-24-2014 at 01:15 PM.
I would check the reviews on the Singer. My daughter-in-law had terrible time with an inexpensive Singer she bought at JoAnn's and I believe others have had too. Other than working on my daughter-in-law's to get it to sew properly I have not personally had experience with the newer Singers and I don't know what model hers was but it was in the price range you are talking about. I found a used machine for her that was a high end machine when new. It cost $200 and has been worth every penny.
I bought the Singer 9960 Quantum Stylist Oct. 9th and took it back Oct. 14. The thread keeps shredding due to all the rough plastic parts on the machine. I had so many thread breaks and re-threading of the machine that I was ready to throw it out the window. I was only doing straight stitching, making pillowcases, I like to use reverse to lock my stitches in place. The reverse worked for a while then jammed everything time I tried to use it. I bought this to use on the RV, I figured the price was right, it's lighter than my Brother at home and it would make a good spare machine and I'd keep it on the RV. Boy, was I wrong, I now have an inexpensive Brother and it is wonderful.
Check out the Janomes. They are low end dollar wise and anyone I know that has one is happy. The other option is to check out the garage sales and thrift stores. I have found some good deals there myself. Or check with a dealer and see what 2nd hand machines they have to offer. Beware that the machines sold in walmart are not able to be repaired. Parts are not available. Advertise on craig's list and be sure to try out the machine before you buy. Take different types of fabric that you will be using and try sewing on the machine. Be sure to check out the oiling and cleaning routine. Good Luck.
Many folks have that same Brother machine and have had no problems, whatsoever. It could be you got a lemon or there's something loose or misplaced in there. Could be something as simple as a bent needle (a needle can be bent rather easily and just the slightest bend, will prevent smooth sewing). Needles can be bent by sewing over/hitting pins, using an undersized needle for a heavier project, not letting the feed dogs control the speed at which the fabric move, etc., etc.
If you bought the machine new, you should definitely return it or contact Brother about the problems.
Neesie
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