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Meme2six 08-09-2011 09:05 AM

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there a combination sewing/embroidery machine that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I love my current Kenmore but would like a machine that would do nice embroidery as well.

lheartsl 08-09-2011 09:08 AM

I think I am going to be watching this topic, as I am in the same boat.... love my kenmore.... looked into some vikings low end one is 1500.00 +.... they did have a singer onsale for 599.00 just don;t know what to do..
would rather have one from a dealer so I can have lessons, and if I have any issues I have someplace to go.....

Zhillslady 08-09-2011 09:08 AM

I have a singer futura CE 200 or 250, cant remember #. It was not expensive compared to embroidery machines. I like this one as I can download patterns from the internet to the machine using usb cable rather than having to buy design cards.

PaperPrincess 08-09-2011 09:10 AM

If you like your Kenmore, then why don't you look at embroidery only machines. They usually are a bit less expensive and you can be embroidering on one while sewing on the other. As mentioned, I would look for one with a USB port rather than specific emb. cards.

Up North 08-09-2011 09:14 AM

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...oidery+machine

I bought mine from here look for one with a usb port I love my little Brother SE350 but it does not have a computer port had to get PED Basic

butterflies5518 08-09-2011 09:18 AM

I have a Brother Disney SE2700 and I have been doing embroidery and quilting on it.

updated - it is very limited on the embroidery area, sometimes wish it was larger.

mshollysd 08-09-2011 09:28 AM

I have a singer futura 150 paid $599 for it. The embroydery is off the computer, but except for the arm it quilted wonderfully, love that the goes down. I have used it more for sewing and quilting and less for embroidery but I am hoping that will change.

mshollysd 08-09-2011 09:29 AM

Sorry, feed dogs go down. Must have stood behind the door when they were giving out brains.....thought they said trains.... LOL

Grama Lehr 08-09-2011 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
If you like your Kenmore, then why don't you look at embroidery only machines. They usually are a bit less expensive and you can be embroidering on one while sewing on the other. As mentioned, I would look for one with a USB port rather than specific emb. cards.

Buy another machine, that way you can sew and embroider at the same time!!

SingerSewer 08-09-2011 10:21 AM

Baby Lock and Brother both have some reasonably priced machines. There are dealers that sell used machines that come with warranties.


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