Machine recommendations
12-20-2013, 10:15 AM
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North-Central Indiana
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I bought a brother machine almost 20 yrs ago from walmart and it was a piece of junk too. I wonder if there were a few bad batches back then. My daughter has had a singer from miejer for about 10 yrs now and although she doesn't sew a lot, she's still using it from time to time.
03-28-2014, 06:08 AM
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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The machines at WalMart are made by the manufacturer as those sold in the other stores. All depends on how you take care/maintain. They all have warranties. I've been out all morning and stopped at a pawn shop. Had a Singer 1507 for $30. But had no power cord or other accessories.
03-28-2014, 06:15 AM
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 181
I love my Janome Gem Gold, perfect size for classes. I have also had a White Crafter's Friend which was about the same size and weight but less expensive and sewed beautifully. Definitely look at Craigslist, there are a lot of inexpensive machines on there. You might also look at Freecycle - believe it or not there are people that give away machines rather than hassle with selling them for little money. Just post an ISO and see what happens. I was picking up some garden supplies off a Freecycle listing when I saw a great machine being carried out the door, I just missed it!!
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