$1000 machine isn't good?
#21
You need a new dealer. DH got me a brand new Janome Memory Craft 6600 a couple of years ago for $1000. It had the knee lift lever and a whole box of feet with it. Sounds like your dealer is just trying to make a huge commission.
#22
Get the Brother 1500. It will sew up to 10 layers at a time. I've only done 7 so far but never faulted through them. Large throat with push button cutter. It's a heavy duty with no bells or whistles staight stitch for $600.00. You won't be disappointed, promise.
#24
I have two straight stitch only machines, my Daughter has one too. All were under 1000.00. That Lady just wants to get more commission. All three machines have 9" throats and all make a beautiful stitch and quilt very nicely. The more you want the more they cost. Google and see what you can find and go from there. Don't forget to replace the needle with every quilt. I save those for piecing.
#25
1000 should be able to get you a nice solid machine they have plenty of nice high end juki, brother, babylocks, janomes, etc in that price range. Just write down all your must have features in a machine, and ask them to show you models in that price range. I know that the juki exceed f-600 should be in your price range and the jukis should be able to handle thick seams and runs about 900, some straight stitch only machines are also in your price range like the brother PQ1500S if you don't need one for decorative stitching that is more heavy duty, but again you need to really sit down and figure out what you want in a machine and do your research because that person is just trying to get money out of you. I paid 1800 for mine and I love my machine and you definitely don't need 4000 dollars
#27
201-2
Here is a nice article on your "gem" 201. Dig her out, clean her up and give her a go!
http://www.sewalot.com/singer_201k_sewalot.htm
http://www.sewalot.com/singer_201k_sewalot.htm
#28
Lucky you! you have a great vintage machine already! Oil and lube it up and give it a spin. You can read some more about the 201-2 at Sew-Classic:
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/11/...ne-review.aspx
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/11/...ne-review.aspx
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