Sewing machine recommendations
09-07-2011, 06:43 PM
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Hi all,
I'm looking for recommendations for good, but not too expensive sewing machines for piecing and fmq. I am looking to buy at least a few to use in my endeavor of teaching beginning quilting (and more). I'd like to be able to offer these classes and to include the use of the sewing machine for those who don't already have one.
Any suggestions to which model and your reason why will be helpful.
Thanks
Phyllis
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I'm looking for recommendations for good, but not too expensive sewing machines for piecing and fmq. I am looking to buy at least a few to use in my endeavor of teaching beginning quilting (and more). I'd like to be able to offer these classes and to include the use of the sewing machine for those who don't already have one.
Any suggestions to which model and your reason why will be helpful.
Thanks
Phyllis
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09-07-2011, 06:50 PM
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i would pick up some vintage singers if you're going to be doing classes with them.
you can pick up the Singer 201 which pieces and the feed dog drop for FMQ for around $25-$45 depending on the condition and how complete they are (do they have a case, a cabinet, etc).
check out craiglists for some good deals.
you can pick up the Singer 201 which pieces and the feed dog drop for FMQ for around $25-$45 depending on the condition and how complete they are (do they have a case, a cabinet, etc).
check out craiglists for some good deals.
09-07-2011, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i would pick up some vintage singers if you're going to be doing classes with them.
you can pick up the Singer 201 which pieces and the feed dog drop for FMQ for around $25-$45 depending on the condition and how complete they are (do they have a case, a cabinet, etc).
check out craiglists for some good deals.
you can pick up the Singer 201 which pieces and the feed dog drop for FMQ for around $25-$45 depending on the condition and how complete they are (do they have a case, a cabinet, etc).
check out craiglists for some good deals.
09-07-2011, 07:10 PM
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Phyllis,
The feed dogs drop on the 301's and I used mine to do FMQ right up to the time I purchased my Janome 7700. I have seen several of them on Craigslist between here and Knoxville for around $50.00. Ann in TN
The feed dogs drop on the 301's and I used mine to do FMQ right up to the time I purchased my Janome 7700. I have seen several of them on Craigslist between here and Knoxville for around $50.00. Ann in TN
09-07-2011, 08:50 PM
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I have a whole bunch of Singers came out of the home ec room at the MAFB in Minot ND. would cost a lot to send to you. they are just taking up space. my mom and my daughter both have one and they work fine. had books and buttonhole attach with.
09-08-2011, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by amyjo
I have a whole bunch of Singers came out of the home ec room at the MAFB in Minot ND. would cost a lot to send to you. they are just taking up space. my mom and my daughter both have one and they work fine. had books and buttonhole attach with.
Send me a PM.
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09-08-2011, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ncredbird
Phyllis,
The feed dogs drop on the 301's and I used mine to do FMQ right up to the time I purchased my Janome 7700. I have seen several of them on Craigslist between here and Knoxville for around $50.00. Ann in TN
The feed dogs drop on the 301's and I used mine to do FMQ right up to the time I purchased my Janome 7700. I have seen several of them on Craigslist between here and Knoxville for around $50.00. Ann in TN
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