Compact Portable Sewing Machine
#31
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Posts: 5,120
The Brother SQ-9000 (from Wal*Mart) weighs 10 pounds. I bought it to take on vacation and to classes. I looked at the Janome Gem but it weighed 12 lbs. My back is really bad so I opted for the Brother. I'm still playing around with it.
#35
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 7
I bought myself a Babylock Sofia2 a few months ago for just that purpose. It came with a wheeled tote, making it even more portable. It also has an embroidery arm, though it is restricted to 4" x 4" designs. I've never used the embroidery, except when I took the new owner classes. It is perfect for taking to class and it sews like a dream.
Carol in FL
Carol in FL
#40
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
Posts: 3,572
I'm another Janome Jem lover! Tried the Gold, didn't care much for it (limited stitches, including few stitch lengths as it is manual rather than computerized). Now I have the Platinum and couldn't be more thrilled - great stitches, excellent choice of stitches, computerized, etc., and only 12 lbs.!
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