Please recommend a reliable, no frills sewing machine

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12-18-2010, 04:58 PM

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retired2pa

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Janet....WOW!!! What a gorgeous machine!!! Merry Christmas to you, you lucky girl!!!

12-18-2010, 08:39 PM

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I am so glad to see I'm not the only one looking for an older machine! .

MANY THANKS to everyone who encouraged me to Go Vintage! Today I found this beauty in a local thrift shop for $40. Still pinching myself! Ironically, 47 years ago I bought one that was almost identical, maybe a year or two older than this (and which I'm positive would still be running if not for a freak accident).

Thanks for all the good advice.

Janet

Ooooh. Turquoise. Pretty. I have a pink Atlas (1961). I love the mid-mod machines. And Billy (Lostn51) has a whole section on cleaning and maintaining. For my money, they are much easier and cheaper to deal with than the new computerized ones.

12-19-2010, 04:52 AM

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I am so glad to see I'm not the only one looking for an older machine! .

I love your new vintage sewing machine! What model is this? I've not seen this one and I have quite a few. I know you're going to love it.

12-19-2010, 09:10 AM

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I love your new vintage sewing machine! What model is this? I've not seen this one and I have quite a few. I know you're going to love it.

It's a 327K made in 1964, and I LOVE the color, too!

12-19-2010, 12:08 PM

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I got rid of my newer singer, worst machine I've ever had, and got a Kenmore. Love it!

12-19-2010, 01:04 PM

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12-23-2010, 04:00 PM

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How do you get a hold of lost in 51?

12-23-2010, 04:55 PM

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12-30-2010, 08:29 PM

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If you just want to straight stitch, go for a featherweight or one of the older singers. I bought one a 185J for $5.00 at a thrift store and replaced the belt, cleaned and oiled and it sews like a dream.

Check Craig's list or there are usually FW's on ebay. I would rather sew on my featherweight than my $7k Bernina. The stitches are wonderful and they never wear out.