New Sewing Machine recommendations please . . .
06-15-2011, 04:51 PM
#71
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I suggest a Bernina, both of mine are older models,
the 180E for embroidery and the 150QE for piecing.
Sew on several different brands and see what you like to sew on. Do some research and decide what you want in a machine.
Depending on your budget, new or used. I would rather buy a good quality used machine than a new cheaper machine.
the 180E for embroidery and the 150QE for piecing.
Sew on several different brands and see what you like to sew on. Do some research and decide what you want in a machine.
Depending on your budget, new or used. I would rather buy a good quality used machine than a new cheaper machine.
06-15-2011, 05:19 PM
#73
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Location: El Paso, Texas
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I've had Vikings for 34 years!!! Loved the 1977 model 6460 that is a real work horse. I bought a used Designer 1 about 5 years ago which I never did like or get used to. Sold it this spring & bought a Viking Emerald 203 which I really like. For some this may seem like a step down, but for me it was a vast improvement!!!!!!
I think the people who have said to test drive different models have the right idea. Also right idea about the new Singers not being too good. But please don't close your mind to another Viking just because you had one bad experience. Good luck with your shopping!!!!
I think the people who have said to test drive different models have the right idea. Also right idea about the new Singers not being too good. But please don't close your mind to another Viking just because you had one bad experience. Good luck with your shopping!!!!
06-15-2011, 05:58 PM
#76
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I have 2 babylock and 3 brother....love love them had a viking...got rid of it...
another thought - Babylock and Brother are made by the same company. I asked my Babylock dealer why would I want to pay more for basically the same machine? The Babylock brand is better made which is why it cost more. Like the Bernina which has all metal parts (or at least they used to)....just better made.
I LOVE my Babylock Esante but want to upgrade just to get a few of the new features like the auto-lift system -- way too cool.....
Originally Posted by vickig626
Originally Posted by brg100
Check out Babylock machines. You get a lot of machine for the money, and they are very user friendly.
I LOVE my Babylock Esante but want to upgrade just to get a few of the new features like the auto-lift system -- way too cool.....
06-15-2011, 06:17 PM
#77
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Location: Kilgore Tx
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I have a 20 year old Pfaff that I bought new that is a very good machine still. I bought a used Brother sewing/embrodiery machine and I like it, but if I needed a machine I would buy a Pfaff. We have a very good local dealer that provides good service.
06-15-2011, 07:19 PM
#80
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My very first decent machine was a new Bernina 1031, my only machine from 1992-2000. It was a relief to finally own a machine that wasn't constantly needing to be repaired or just a royal pain to sew with.
I recommend that you bring your own fabrics and threads and test drive as many brands as you can so that you get an idea of what's available and what you want. Buy as much machine as you can afford.
You might even consider a good used machine. I've found that the older machines are often better than the new machines being made today.
I recommend that you bring your own fabrics and threads and test drive as many brands as you can so that you get an idea of what's available and what you want. Buy as much machine as you can afford.
You might even consider a good used machine. I've found that the older machines are often better than the new machines being made today.
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