Thread: Want to buy inexpensive machine for classes and retreats

I love my brother sq-9050 from walmart, got it over a year ago and she sews like a dream I take her to classes all the time, she weighs 10lbs, so very lightweight.

I find sewing machines at estate sales and auctions all the time. I've found a couple of featherweights in amazing condition for less than $200 and just found a QVC version of the Bernette 65 for $30. It's cute, light and stitches really well! Try estatesales.net in your area. Most sales post a TON of pictures! Good luck!

I agree, I have the Viking so when I bought a "class machine" I purchased a refurbished one for $100, it is a work horse and I love it. I also have a brother that I bought at a flea market for $40,it also works great for classes.

I bought a portable machine for a door prize for my retreat group and decided on the Janome Jem Platinum 760. It is a quality portable for the money. I use a Singer 301, straight seam only.

I also use a Brother sq-9050 to take to classes and retreats. I got it at Wal Mart about a year ago for $150.00.
I have a Janome but I like the Brother much better as it is so light and sews great.

Bdor

I bought a cheap - Singer from Walmart -it was less than $ 100 its my back up machine in case mine has to go in for service - it works great - easy to operate - I don't know the weight but I would check out something like that - have fun shopping.