New Sewing Machine Purchase
#51
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 43
I would stick with a dealer and get a better quality machine. I have had several Brother machines and love them, I keep upgrading. I've been told the machines with the same brand name that are in wallmart, target, sears, ect are made with different inside parts and sold cheaper for the discount stores. Dealers will stand behind their product. Good luck.
#52
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 211
I have both a Brother and Designer from Viking that I really love, however, I really don't do that much embroidery and am more into quilting.....so I bought a Sapphire 930Q from Viking because of the larger throat area....what a difference that makes...so I would suggest you look for something one that comes with that....Viking has always been user friendly and the accessories are affordable. My dealer is having a sale on floor models to make way for new ones coming out....that is a great way to stretch your dollars.... check around.
#53
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 548
Stay away from buying a machine at the big box stores, whether it is a brother, a singer, etc. They are the very lowest quality and will not last if you do a lot of sewing. I would strongly recommend that you go to a dealer and test drive every machine they have (bring your own fabric similar to what you commonly use). I found a gently used janome 6600 that I love from my local dealer for $1000. It has all the features I need....needle down, auto thread cutter, needle threader, built in walking foot system, feed dogs down, lots of deco stitches (and I do use them). Dealer support is a must for the new computerized machines of today. Mine came with unlimited free classes on how to use the machine as well as a technician/repairman on site ....which made me feel better about any future problems or tuneups.
#54
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Central Jersey & Calabash,NC
Posts: 4,024
Please, please, please sit down & sew on the model you'll be purchasing...remember customer service is just as important as the purchase of the machine...don't be an impulse shopper when it comes to sewing machines..Make sure you understand the return policy...
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