I'm excited, but I need your help...
02-11-2012, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by glenda5253
That would be a sweet gesture for you to send her home with your machine, but I do think it would be overwhelming. She needs a basic machine to start out on. I sure didn't know you could get anything in the Bernina line for $250.
02-12-2012, 04:03 AM
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all of the kids in my family learned to sew with brother machines from walmart- priced between $89 & $139---they were great beginner machines- easy to learn even had speed control- and 3 of them are still years later loved & used- not wanting to upgrade 
it makes sense to me to spend $89 as apposed to $250 for a machine that might be used for a few months then go live in a closet for years---and the brothers from wally world held up to lots of different kids using them---ages from 5-23. i always recommend them for anyone who is just learning to sew- if they get the (sewing/quilting bug) and really start sewing all the time they will hold up and give the person time to save up for an upgrade- machine with more 'bells & whistles'
it makes sense to me to spend $89 as apposed to $250 for a machine that might be used for a few months then go live in a closet for years---and the brothers from wally world held up to lots of different kids using them---ages from 5-23. i always recommend them for anyone who is just learning to sew- if they get the (sewing/quilting bug) and really start sewing all the time they will hold up and give the person time to save up for an upgrade- machine with more 'bells & whistles'
02-12-2012, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by glenda5253
That would be a sweet gesture for you to send her home with your machine, but I do think it would be overwhelming. She needs a basic machine to start out on. I sure didn't know you could get anything in the Bernina line for $250.
02-13-2012, 05:12 AM
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Charlotte's Craigslist is usually full of nice used machines. I live about 4 hours from there, and have driven to Charlotte to pick up things because they have been such great bargains. I would suggest looking there for a machine, because I am definitely a vintage machine lover.
02-13-2012, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MacThayer
You're right about the kids today being a lot more tech savvy, and with a comfort zone surrounding all things computerized. Still, this will be her sewing machine. I really think you need to know more about what she wants to do with it, and then help her make a good choice. Once you know her intentions, you can line up several machines for her to look at and try out. Would any of us buy a machine without giving it a test drive? Especially when it's so important that she like it and is comfortable with it? I wouldn't make the decision for her. Take her around and let her try out several machines, and let her decide what she's comfortable working on. The best thing you can do to help ensure success here is to involve her in the decision making process.
Anyway, that's my 2¢ worth.
Cheers!
Anyway, that's my 2¢ worth.
Cheers!
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