Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
My $100 Kenmore seems to be dead. It doesn't seem to be worth repairing it. So on Thursday, I will go shopping. I do not want and cannot afford anything too complicated. Any ideas?
If your budget is limited, and you want something simple, I'd recommend an older machine. I have a Kenmore from the 70s that I bought new - it's still going strong. I also have several older singers that are approaching 100 years old and they are still going strong.
I get my machines from Craigslist, yard sales, and thrift stores. The older machines LAST, are easy to maintain, and can sometimes be bought for a song.