Which machine do you use?
#55
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Location: Cary, NC
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Like a lot of you, I use an old Singer. Mine is an early 1960s Singer 500 Slant-o-matic, nicknamed the Rocketeer. About six months after I got it, I started thinking the same as RugosaB did.
I got all of mine by watching Craigslist. I now have four 500s and one 503. I bought each one because the seller said, "It doesn't work." But when I would get them home, I found that they'd either have a fist-sized lint ball under the bobbin or it was as dry as the Sahara. I'd clean them up, then oil and grease them, and they'd run like a champ. I kept buying them because I was looking for one that didn't work. Finally, my daughter pointed out that I didn't need a parts machine any longer because if the first did break, I had three others waiting to take its place.
Whenever someone is snide enough to suggest I should buy a "new, good" machine, I point out that A) this machine was top of the line when it was built, B) since it's all metal inside, if I treat it well, it'll last longer than me, and C) as it says on the owner's manual, "The Greatest Sewing Machine Ever Built!"
I also have an old-style buttonholer and monogrammer to go with it. It takes all the abuse I throw at it and keeps on sewing. What more could I want?
Tate
Whenever someone is snide enough to suggest I should buy a "new, good" machine, I point out that A) this machine was top of the line when it was built, B) since it's all metal inside, if I treat it well, it'll last longer than me, and C) as it says on the owner's manual, "The Greatest Sewing Machine Ever Built!"
I also have an old-style buttonholer and monogrammer to go with it. It takes all the abuse I throw at it and keeps on sewing. What more could I want?
Tate
#56
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Westerville, Ohio
Posts: 711
I ---love all of my machines--each for different reasons---Viking 500 and Mega Quilter, Featherweight, 2 Sears Kenmore--one with cams, one without, and my sisters Singer with tons of decorative stitches. I also own a Brother serger and a White embroidery machine.
I also own 4 kids sewing machines--1 Kenmore, 1 singer and 2 off brand, but I do not use those.
I also own 4 kids sewing machines--1 Kenmore, 1 singer and 2 off brand, but I do not use those.
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#60
I use a Brother. It was moderately priced. I imagine it will give out in a few years and I will replace it. I have not yet got into spending big bucks on my daily sewing machine. I have 2 Featherweights which are fun to play on but they wear me out if I try to use them for serious sewing. I bet the Baby lock is awesome.
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