My sewing machine is history!
#22
Originally Posted by Rachel
amazon is having an online sale on a Brother for $89. Looked like a pretty good machine, but I don't know much about that brand.
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: montana
Posts: 620
the vintage Singer you have (if over 40some years old) is ten times the machine those new Singers are. wish I were near, I would loan you one. hate to see anyone rush into such a purchase--but remember-you get what you pay for.
I will PM to you with some ideas on the old one.
I will PM to you with some ideas on the old one.
#26
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
Posts: 3,572
LOL, not sure what number I am, but... I'd highly recommend you look at used machines at local dealers. My closest dealer is a Mennonite who sells Bernina's - but as he takes any model on trade, he has other brands for resale.
This might be a really good time to look at the used machines as folks might be buying new models as Christmas gifts.
Also, on the Yahoo group "SewItsForSale," I bought a very gently used Janome Platinum for $300. It's my take away from home machine so that I don't have to pack up my "regular" one. Plus, should I need it, I'll have a back up.
This might be a really good time to look at the used machines as folks might be buying new models as Christmas gifts.
Also, on the Yahoo group "SewItsForSale," I bought a very gently used Janome Platinum for $300. It's my take away from home machine so that I don't have to pack up my "regular" one. Plus, should I need it, I'll have a back up.
#27
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: High Entropy Zone
Posts: 1,247
If you are looking for a well built basic machine, you should look at these. Wow.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-78518-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-78518-1.htm
#28
Originally Posted by ewecansew
What is the rocker arm on a sewing machine? I have been around machine for a long time and have never heard this term.
#29
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
Please do yourself a favor and spend at least $300-500 on a new machine, the cheaper machines just aren't worth it. I used to sell new Singers and they aren't well made. Even the cheapest Husqvarna Viking that we also sold at my store was so much better than the most expensive Singers.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vdot
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
7
09-05-2014 04:28 AM