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Old 10-17-2011, 05:23 PM
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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!
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For $300 you can get a Janome. Anyone have an opinion on this one?
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Old 10-17-2011, 05:39 PM
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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!
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Old 10-17-2011, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Crafty Nana
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.
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Old 10-17-2011, 05:56 PM
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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 .
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Old 10-17-2011, 06:14 PM
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I love my Brother. do NOT get a new Singer.
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Old 10-17-2011, 06:46 PM
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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.
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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
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Old 10-17-2011, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MSandy
I can't afford an expensive machine right now. But Walmart has two, one Brother, and one Singer. They are both pretty good straight stitch machines. Which one do you think would be the best to buy?
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.
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Old 10-17-2011, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
I would find a sewing machine dealer or repair place and buy a good used one that the dealer will warranty &/or throw in some freebies with it.
I agree! A better machine from a dealer that offers you support.
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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!
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