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  1. 10-23-2012, 05:18 AM #1
    Tashana
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    If you want something sturdy without bells and whistles stick with Singer, maybe an older version.
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  2. 10-23-2012, 05:20 AM #2
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    Can you still buy the older versions in stores, or do you have to get them online? p.s. Love the baby pic!
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  3. 10-23-2012, 05:34 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Downtown View Post
    Can you still buy the older versions in stores, or do you have to get them online? p.s. Love the baby pic!
    If you are asking about the vintage Singers, check out your local craig's list. Also feel free to ask at the link I posted to see what vintage Singer's people are using. I have, amoung my 'herd', models 66, 99, 201, 301, 401, etc., etc. Basically speaking you want a Singer built before 1970 - after the vintage they started adding plastic gears.

    And if you ever need your shoes mended (LOL) I also have a Singer 29-4 (nicknamed "The Patcher") that will do the job very well.

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  4. 10-23-2012, 05:36 AM #4
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    HA! Good to know. Thanks! I'll keep you in mind for shoe patching too! I'll check out your recommendations...
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  5. 10-23-2012, 05:38 AM #5
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    I just got a Janome hd 1000...metal body, no frills, heavy duty. $299. I'm very happy with it. But, i also agree that the vintage machines can be great. Two weks ago i found a 1975 kenmore at the Habitat Restore for $35. It's a great machine.
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  6. 10-23-2012, 05:40 AM #6
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    Nice, where'd you get the Janome?
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  7. 10-23-2012, 06:05 AM #7
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    my juki straight stitch is a wonderful metal machine.
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    Thank you! I'll check it out. I need something fast...
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  9. 10-23-2012, 06:29 AM #9
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    Do you have a local 'sewing machine store' they should have some trade-ins....sounds like what you are looking for
    look especially at the size of the throat....and ask what they service, and history of the machine you are buying.
    Yes that is a real picture of my hometown Temecula, California. We feature premiere Wineries, World Class Golf Courses, Pechanga Indian Casino and Hot Air Balloons
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  10. 10-23-2012, 06:31 AM #10
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    I'll check around. The only sewing machine store around here is scary. I mean, the guy that runs it is right out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Creeps me out to go in there so I'll check somewhere else. Thank you!
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