Sewing/Embroidery machine question
08-09-2011, 09:05 AM
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there a combination sewing/embroidery machine that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I love my current Kenmore but would like a machine that would do nice embroidery as well.
08-09-2011, 09:08 AM
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I think I am going to be watching this topic, as I am in the same boat.... love my kenmore.... looked into some vikings low end one is 1500.00 +.... they did have a singer onsale for 599.00 just don;t know what to do..
would rather have one from a dealer so I can have lessons, and if I have any issues I have someplace to go.....
would rather have one from a dealer so I can have lessons, and if I have any issues I have someplace to go.....
08-09-2011, 09:08 AM
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I have a singer futura CE 200 or 250, cant remember #. It was not expensive compared to embroidery machines. I like this one as I can download patterns from the internet to the machine using usb cable rather than having to buy design cards.
08-09-2011, 09:10 AM
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If you like your Kenmore, then why don't you look at embroidery only machines. They usually are a bit less expensive and you can be embroidering on one while sewing on the other. As mentioned, I would look for one with a USB port rather than specific emb. cards.
08-09-2011, 09:14 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...oidery+machine
I bought mine from here look for one with a usb port I love my little Brother SE350 but it does not have a computer port had to get PED Basic
I bought mine from here look for one with a usb port I love my little Brother SE350 but it does not have a computer port had to get PED Basic
08-09-2011, 09:28 AM
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I have a singer futura 150 paid $599 for it. The embroydery is off the computer, but except for the arm it quilted wonderfully, love that the goes down. I have used it more for sewing and quilting and less for embroidery but I am hoping that will change.
08-09-2011, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
If you like your Kenmore, then why don't you look at embroidery only machines. They usually are a bit less expensive and you can be embroidering on one while sewing on the other. As mentioned, I would look for one with a USB port rather than specific emb. cards.
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