Need opinions please...Hubby said I can buy the new Singer 160
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SC
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I have lots of machines, new and vintage. But...one I'm thinking about in particular IS post-1965, in fact, it's a 1978 Singer Athena 2010...I gave it fits, loaned it to one of my daughters for three years (she left it in storage, it's now back home with me!), but it ran like a champ then and it still does! The guy that works on my machines had one in his shop that he offered me for free...didn't take it 'cause no room...boy, could I kick myself now!
The moral of the story here is...maybe you could find one like that in good shape? It's a great machine, no problems out of the one I have so maybe you'd have good luck as well!
Anyway, whatever you decide, have fun choosing and using!
The moral of the story here is...maybe you could find one like that in good shape? It's a great machine, no problems out of the one I have so maybe you'd have good luck as well!
Anyway, whatever you decide, have fun choosing and using!
#15
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
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I'm frugal. If I didn't NEED it, I wouldn't get it. I'd sew and be happy using what I've got and love the laptop. I'd also wait for something that I needed. Sometimes things happen and priorities will work themselves out. Good luck with your decision, what ever it may be.
#17
I know the biggest problem with the new Singers is they put plastic casings over metal parts and the casings are notorious for breaking apart from the stress. I don't know if this is the case with the Singer 160 though. It's so new, there aren't many reviews out there on it, but here's a couple.
http://sewing.patternreview.com/Sewi.../Review/1/4514
http://textilediva.blogspot.com/2011...niversary.html
http://sewing.patternreview.com/Sewi.../Review/1/4514
http://textilediva.blogspot.com/2011...niversary.html
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cedar City Utah
Posts: 813
When i was married, it would work like this.........he gets the IPad (which i would borrow and not give back) and I would get the machine. It would be win-win...FOR ME!!! well, maybe thats why I am not married anymore. ..lol
#20
Touche, don't have a singer, but I always feel this way when people bash brothers. If you want it, go for it!!!! Ignore the machine snobs!!!!
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