Thread: $1000 machine isn't good?
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Old 09-07-2012, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Skyangel View Post
You may want to consider getting a vintage metal machine for piecing and going over those seams. Keep your Singer for those decorative stitches and extra features. A vintage Singer 401 or even a straight-stitch-only 201 would have all the power you would need for heavier piecing. And at a lot less than $1000 to buy it and have it completely refurbished.
This would be my advice also! A Singer 201, 15-91, 301, 401. All are powerful, great piecing machines. Just be aware they are heavy! Not something you would want to lug to a class. I use a Singer 221 Featherweight to take to class. I only use my computerized machine when I need/want fancy stitch patterns.
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