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I love my new singer that I just bought. This is the 3rd on that I own. Reasons my 1 singer was bought in 1967 ,2nd bought in 1989. All still work perfect.Just need to be updated with more stitches.I am a singer person.

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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker (Post 5337129)

I went to Sear's this afternoon and would you believe that they did not have one Kenmore in the place? They had about three Singers, about 3 Brothers. But no Kenmore. And, I didn't see a one that was in a cabinet. I also went to a Janome dealer and looked at them.Then I went to Walmart and looked at the Brothers. They had more Singers at Walmart than the Singer place did. I have yet to find a Kenmore. My mama has one. I remember when we got it. It was in a cabinet and had Cams that fit in the top of it for the different stitches. Wow, how things have e-volved.

I read in the business news a couple of weeks ago that Sears is no longer going to have Kenmore sewing machines. I wonder if they are stil on the Sears.com site or in the outlet stores?

I bought a Kenmore over 20 years ago. It's still going strong. I use it for everything except embroidery which I have a Husqvarna machine for. If you get a Kenmore make sure you have a walking foot with it. Back when I got mine I don't think they make them. But I ordered it from the manual. I do everything on my Kenmore but especially quilting.

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Originally Posted by winia (Post 5337639)

I would caution you, however, not to buy a sewing machine at Walmart or
any other big chain store. The machines that are sold to the big chain stores are not the same as the machines
that are sold at dealers. The machines in the big chain stores are inferior, which is why they are sold more cheaply
than at a dealer.

Very true. I bought a Brother at WalMart, $125, and it lasted 3 years. And it only had intermittent use! Sewing machines from Walmart should be considered disposable.

Last year I bought a pre owned Singer Quatium L500, it is a jewell, I sew anything I want to on it then also do my quilting STD or free hand . so I can't see why not buy one. Then Brothers has good price ones also.
Good luck in your choice.

I bought a Singer two years ago and it was not cheap but after having it in the shop twice in the first year and still having problems with it, I gave it away. Not a good machine

I bought a basic Kenmore about 3 years ago, I love it, 25 year warranty and I understand from Sears, Janome actually makes Kenmores, not sure of the truth on that but that is what they had told me...I love my Kenmore though.

I have a Singer Confidence Quilter, that is about a year old. I love it.

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Originally Posted by ptquilts (Post 5336279)

I sew on an old Kenmore that was my mom's, with a vintage Singer as a backup. If I needed to replace it I would get another vintage machine. Don't want anything computerized.

My very first machine which was purchased in the early 70's was a Kenmore, I paid $159. In 1976, I upgraded to a Viking 6430 and gave the Kenmore to my sister (she still has it). When I started learning to quilt in 2009, I purchase a Singer from WalMart, I hated that machine and soon purchased a Singer 301a which I have been using almost daily since its purchase. Just last week at my aunt's estate sale, I purchased her New Home which she only used 3 or 4 times for $50. I just used it yesterday after purchasing a new power cord from e-bay, it is a mechanical machine and has the feel of my old Viking (which I loved). I prefer the older mechanical machines to the computerized machines and it is possible to pick them up for considerably less money. Janome also manufactures New Home machines as well.

I already have 3 singers - a good service man nearby - and I would not hesitate to buy a singer the next time I look for a new machine - whatever kind of machine you get - be sure there is someone who can service it nearby