Janome is an awesome machine........ I am using my 9000 and love it.. thinking on selling my 8000.... it was cleaned last year and i haven't used it since. I like my Janome better then my Babylock!

I used to buy Singers ( from early 70's to early 90's), but the last one I purchased was terrible. Since then I have purchased Brother machines, both the top of the line and the ones from Walmart for the grandkids to use. Love the Brother machines!

you need older than the 70s - the last good Singers were before the Touch 'n Sew.

Wanted to put a post on here re Janome Memory Craft 6000 because a friend gave hers to her daughter -now she woukd like it back . I'm not familiar with it features so was going to web when I decided to read first.
Maybe someone would tell me their opinion of the machine since we discuss it often. Told her to trade girl with older machine.

I would choose a Brother .

I love my Brother. do NOT get a new Singer.

Before I bought the better machine I have now, I had a Sears machine and was happy with it except it didn't have stitches I wanted on it. It was a sturdy machine, and never really gave me trouble

If I had to choose between a Brother and Singer, I would pick a Brother. Singers unless they are older, are not a machine I would recommend to anyone.

i got me the brother cs6000i its a really good machine as a secondary my bigger one is the brother innovis 4000D love brother wwould never by a singer again

I didn't read the entire thread so this may have been suggestea d. Try yur local freecycle or shopgoodwill.com. I just found a machine by asking if anyone had one on freecycle. It is an older model White, but it is all metal and a good one. I wouldnt have a new Singer either. Brother 6000(somme other letter goes at the end) has a good rating, but I personally don't know about them.

I agree! A better machine from a dealer that offers you support.

Well, it looks like I'm going to be the only to say that I have a new Singer Confidence Stylist, and so far, it is working great, and I love it!

Just asking--If you had a top of the line Viking, why are you looking for another sewing machine? Just asking.

Brother all the way

Fully agree with Jennifer 22206. Do NOT get a new Singer, they are only plastic. I love my Brother and my older Pfaff. Get a mechanical one without a computer. Not only are they better and last longer, they are cheaper to repair. Get one that is all metal - may be heavier, but well worth it.

Mama I am glad you are happy with your machine. It is the way all our machines should make us. My mother had Singer treadles and it is what I learned to sew on. My first machine was a that I bought in 1977. They were all metal and heavy. I was happy with those machines. Mothers treadles got burned up in a house fire.

If you have a machine dealer you like and trust,I'd look into a trade-in.
As you know the sturdiness of the equipment makes sewing lots more fun.

You would be amazed at the condition of some of the machines found on Craig's List!

I would get the Brother. Have bought 2 from Walmart and never had any trouble