Do any of today's machine makers offer something similar to the featherweight?
#41
Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
I hadn't even looked at the Activas but I'm pretty sure they're even more expensive than the 300 series, or at least comparable in cost.
Since I have zero experience with other machine brands I knew I could find some help here! Both the Janome Jem and Babylock Audrey look like exactly what I'm looking for! I guess I'll have to go look at the dealer in town that sells Janome, Vikings and a few other brands.
Since I have zero experience with other machine brands I knew I could find some help here! Both the Janome Jem and Babylock Audrey look like exactly what I'm looking for! I guess I'll have to go look at the dealer in town that sells Janome, Vikings and a few other brands.
I also have a Babylock Audrey and cannot say enough good things about it. It weighs 12 pounds, has needle down for pivoting, about 30 stitches, comes in it's own little carry case and even comes with a little extension table. I have used it for classes, and at home, and find it to be a very solid little machine. I think they run around $300 now.
#42
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I bought the Target Janome Hello Kitty machine for my daughter-in-law who was a beginner and it's a good little portable machine and fits easily in a rolling scrapbook case. I had in mind it could be handed down to my grand-daughter when she wants to learn to sew. Just think about some of the small ones only do 3 sizes of straight stitch and no tight zig-zag for applique.
#44
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Originally Posted by karenpatrick
I don't mean to be snide or anything but isn't a 1/4" a 1/4" no matter which machine you sew on? Isn't it up to the sewer to make sure she has a 1/4" seam allowance?
#45
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Do not try the new Singer Feather Weight. It is cheaply made of plastic with a lot of little plastic hinges that I was affraid would break off. I understand Singer has been sold and with it its quality. I returned my after a couple of days.
#47
Here's a cutie:
11 lbs and comes with the 1/4 inch foot. Free shipping and 129.00
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/janome-3125.php
11 lbs and comes with the 1/4 inch foot. Free shipping and 129.00
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/janome-3125.php
#48
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Originally Posted by Boopers
Check out the Brother machines at Wal-Mart. They are not costly and light-weight. I have one that I use when I don't want to take my FW>
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