What to do with my old machine?
#11
I have trouble parting with a sewing machine. I have every machine I ever bought except for the one I gave my daughter. It was my first sewing machine. All of them still work though. Items go fast on Craigslist. Sewing machines go fast at yard sales too.
#12
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: St. Augustine, Fl and Nashville, Ga.
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If you need it for a back up. I would keep it if not I would call your local senior center. I know here they do projects and sometimes need machines. Do what your heart tells you.
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
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I am in the same mind as the others that say to keep it as a backup machine. Your new machine will need periodic cleaning or servicing and you will want a back-up machine ,even if it only does a straight stitch.
#16
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 577
Does it straight stitch well? Do you live anywhere near northwestern PA? I'll take it! Short of that, it sounds as if you have a back-up machine with one of your two Brothers - I'd get rid of it. There's no sense in it sitting around if you don't want it.
#17
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Any machine I have ever seen at SA or GW has needed some work. I agree with NJQuilter. Keep it for a back up. Or keep it for someone who needs one for a beginner. You may be able to sell it to them or give it to them.
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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I hope this isn't considered a hijack of the OP's topic, but what if you had a machine that needed service just to stitch? My Bernina 180 died (or should I say wouldn't wake up fully) a couple of years ago and everything pointed to it needing a new circuit board. I ended up buying a new machine (Janome) and still have the old 180 and all its add-ons taking up space. DH thinks sell the feet on eBay and toss the machine.
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Oklahoma - pining for Massachusetts
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Many churches have quilting groups that would love to have a machine. See if there is one in your town and if they would like to have a machine. If it does regular straight stitch, it is still usable, and you will feel good.
#20
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I hope this isn't considered a hijack of the OP's topic, but what if you had a machine that needed service just to stitch? My Bernina 180 died (or should I say wouldn't wake up fully) a couple of years ago and everything pointed to it needing a new circuit board. I ended up buying a new machine (Janome) and still have the old 180 and all its add-ons taking up space. DH thinks sell the feet on eBay and toss the machine.
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