Originally Posted by AshleyR
I'll add that I already have my $20 Singer for sewing... I am looking for something heavy duty (or heavier duty? Or heavy dutier? Heavier dutier?? lol). Seems like all the machines I am finding are other brand's version of the one I already have.
That is the 'other color' version of my Brother Project Runway. They are $95-$100 brand new. But they are ANYTHING but heavy duty. Great for general sewing and okay for piecing.
If you are looking for something HD, you might start looking for a 301 Singer. Nice size, direct drive, and a real workhorse. I have done everything from piecing of quilts to making sail covers to making/remaking jeans. It goes through 6 layers of denim without hesitating. Was even able to handle making purses out of old jeans top portion. i.e. lots of double seams and stuff.
BTW - found my 301 on CL for $80. Just FYI and MHO.