Originally Posted by
Chris48
I've had a Brother CS 6000 for about six years. I only use it when going to my quilting group, group meets about 3times a month. I've found as long as I don't try to sew heavy seams, like extra thick fabrics the machine stitches fine. I wouldn't buy it for everyday sewing machine but if someone was just starting out sewing and knew that they couldn't hem jeans with this machine; this would be a great first machine.
As far as the Singer machines that Walmart sells, I wouldn't touch one of them with a ten foot pole! One of the groups I sew with had been given several of the Singer machines and we are always having some issue with those machines. And because the bobbin is a front loading bobbin and not a drop-in bobbin, it is much more difficult to put the bobbin case and bobbin in correctly. If a new sewer tried one of these, I would think they would never want to touch another sewing machine for the rest of their lives!!!
I 2nd everything Chris said, my Cs6000i is great for travel & classes, it has been going strong for about 6 yrs, but maybe too lightweight for extensive sewing I also agree about the Singers.
And I think the Walmart Brother's in the over $200 range will do you well, plus if you get a lemon they have a good return policy. I also have a Walmart Brother 270D (no longer made) that I bought 6 yrs ago when I realized I would be staying with my daughter in another state for a couple of months (help with new baby) and wanted to make baby things & have emboridery. I love that machine, get it out everythime I visit. It has held up well but then again it isn't used everyday.
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