Would be grateful if you could say a sewing machine you liked.
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 1,616
Pfaff ! Pfaff ! Pfaff ! This is my second one, a 1522 Free Style. It is about 25 years old. Before that I had a Pfaff also. I fell in love with Pfaff's when I was in High School 60 years ago. Why pay for lots of fancy stuff if you do not need it ? Last month bought a Singer Featherweight in excellent condition. I still love to do hand work also. Good luck on your search
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
Don't get me wrong -- I LOVE my Babylock machines (have the Esante, Symphony and Enlighten Serger). They have all served me well so far. My Esante (being the oldest) has only been to the shop once for cleaning and replace the bobbin case.
I have recently added a basic Brother machine for classes, etc. and just as pleased with it.
Just visit a few shops and check out the different machines. Write down what you want from the machine, what your budget is, and actually sew at it -- not just let them demo it for you.
Have fun shopping for your new baby....
#15
Janome - I own 5 of them. Oldest one I bought in 2001 for $556.00, latest one was my Christmas present to myself, cost $10,000. Two of them are sewing/embroidery machines. I still use each of them.
#16
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,376
I am like a broken record but I have a Brother 1500S, that I am really, really happy with. It is strictly mechanical. It has a automatic thread cutter, a knee lift, needle down and best of all a 9" harp. The motor is powerful and sews through many layers without even a hiccup. (No I do not own a share in the company.) I've had it for about three years with daily use and never had a problem. If something ever happened to it I wouldn't hesitate to get one just like it. Oh, the going price is about $795. I wouldn't worry about not having a local dealer since the machine is so simple and straight forward.
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
I don't know anything about the Bernina, Babylock or Juki, but definitely would stay away from the Singer, actually any new Singer but would be happy with a old Singer, my personal opinion. I have heard good reviews with Juki though.
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,061
Test drive a many as you can. It doesn't matter what we like, it's what YOU like that counts. Ask friends to let you try their machines...no cost to you and expert advice from them. Make a list of the features you like and would really use, such as needle threader, thread cutter, good buttonhole stitches, three step zigzag for mending, quarter inch seam setting, etc. and take it with you. Wish you lived near me, I have a variety of machines you could try and I would enjoy having you.
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