Originally Posted by
maryb119
I would not buy a machine from Walmart. This is my personal opinion, only. I would talk to a dealer in your area. You will be able to get a better machine there. Sometimes, dealers have used machines...good quality for a good price. A dealer will also help you learn to use the machine. Remember, you get what you pay for when it comes to sewing machines. Again, this is my personal opinion. I am sure some people have had good luck with less expensive machines but that has not been my experience.
Altho I didn't buy a $49 sewing machine, I did have a $125 Brother from Walmart for my first quilting machine!!! I pieced dozens of quilts on that machine and it never missed a beat...earlier this year I purchased a $200 Brother from Walmart because I wanted more stitches for crazy quilting and am loving this one also...the other machine is still going, I just wanted more stitch options.....I'm living on a fixed income and if I want to continue quilting these are the options I have.....I'm not a quilting snob who thinks I have to have the most expensive to be able to create. If someone needs a reliable machine these have been just fine for me and quite frankly have given me less fits than my Singer did...who's also put away in a box!