It looks to me like I may be running with the wrong crowd! I couldn't begin to think of paying more than $1,000 for a sewing machine and I'm absolutely sure I can get one with a thread cutter, good light, lots of decorative stitches
and up/down needle control plus lots of attachments for a whole lot less. My Janome Memory Craft 4800 is 14 yers old, my Kenmore with cams is more than 50 years old and I've got a great straight stitch Singer from the 1940's in a cabinet to die for and only the Janome cost more than $300. Those of you who have the kind of money that allows you to have problems choosing a machine that costs several thousand $ should count yourselves very lucky! froggyintexas
Originally Posted by
Hockeyrabbit
Hi All-
I was the one who started the recent thread about higher end machines and are they worth the money. So today, after putting on my new walking foot for my Bernina, I was thinking a lot about the features of a higher end machine. I think I finally "get it" as I don't have a thread cutter, knee lift, etc. and I REALLY WANT ONE! HA!
I did test out the Brother Dreamweaver which for me was around $4k because of trade in and other discounts..now I really wonder if I should BUY the machine?? I have my own LA so harp space isn't an issue, but I would love a machine that can sew costumes, bags, quilts etc. My Bernina is super nice, but old, small and lighting isn't the best. I do have to say that those features of a high end machine, probably really do save you time in the long run..but what do I know??
Anyways, kinda bummed, but then I think, well, I could put in a new driveway! HA! JC