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01-26-2012, 05:58 AM

#11

gailinva

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And will be around for another 50 years, will this new one? Probably not!!!!

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Originally Posted by Quilt-Till-U-Wilt

The featherweight is so much cuter.

01-26-2012, 05:58 AM

#12

stitchinbee

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This was really about the novelty that new meets old. That's all. I just happened to think it was cute.

01-26-2012, 06:15 AM

#13

brookemarie19

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I like the flower foot. Maybe I can find something like that for my machine hmmmm..... probably not lol

01-26-2012, 07:25 AM

#14

Rosewood9

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It does look pretty cute.

01-26-2012, 07:55 AM

#15

majormom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlee

Have seen the pictures...nice enough, I guess, but I'm not terribly impressed. I think for that kind of money I'd rather have a REAL featherweight, and it would actually be less money...and last longer!

I absolutely agree. When you want a machine that sews a beautiful straight stitch, go vintage. Think this new one looks weird as well. If they wanted to make a commemorative machine, why didn't they make it just like the vintage machines. No frills, metal parts, straight stitch, last forever. This new one won't be able to hold a candle to the vintage machines.

01-26-2012, 10:21 AM

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CanoePam

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I think the lines of the new machine are nice, but I wouldn't have it if it was given to me. Plastic body, plastic gears, electronics that will eventually go out a lot faster than metal wears out! I think Singer isn't even trying to get to real vintage machine folks but capitalizing on the terminology and looks for those who aren't familiar with the true quality in the vintage machines. Like I said, cute but no way.

Pam

01-27-2012, 09:29 AM

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Candace

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96cjw...eature=related

01-27-2012, 04:46 PM

#18

JudyTheSewer

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I DID like that red bag - almost wanted to order it just for that!

01-27-2012, 06:54 PM

#19

sew.annie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer

Did you notice Country of Origin? Whatever happened to " the good ole days and Made In The USA

You got me to thinking about made in the USA I hope I got these right...
Janome--Japan...Japanease co.
Juki--Japan, China
Husqvarna Viking--Sweden
Bernina--Switzerland
Pfaff--Germany
Brother actually has a facility in Tennessee
Just a little FYI