Recommendation for sewing machine for cabin
#1
Recommendation for sewing machine for cabin
I have a Bernina 440 QE sewing machine that I use every day.
I would like to purchase an inexpensive sewing machine to take to our cabin and leave there. I don't need anything fancy; I just need to be able to stitch a good, accurate 1/4 inch seam.
I would like to spend between $200 and $300 only.
Do you have any recommendations?
I would like to purchase an inexpensive sewing machine to take to our cabin and leave there. I don't need anything fancy; I just need to be able to stitch a good, accurate 1/4 inch seam.
I would like to spend between $200 and $300 only.
Do you have any recommendations?
#2
I already have a few older machines, including a FW, that I use for classes, and a machine that I keep downstairs (quilt room is upstairs) but if I needed something like you're describing I might look for an older machine in a cabinet, so I'd have the workspace as well as the sewing machine. I'd love to find a Singer 301 in good condition.
That said, I've heard really good reviews on the newer inexpensive Janome and Brother models.
That said, I've heard really good reviews on the newer inexpensive Janome and Brother models.
#4
I bought a Brother CS-6000i from Walmart online for $146.00 plus tax. It was delivered to the store and I picked it up (no shipping charge). I LOVE the machine; it has lots of decorative stitches, if you like them, quilting stitches and does a great straight stitch. I've been using it about a year, and haven't had a bit of trouble with it.
I'd have trouble leaving it at the cabin, though, I love it so much. Also, it's light enough that it's easy to carry to classes or to our daughter's house when we go see the grandkids.
Good luck on your search.
I'd have trouble leaving it at the cabin, though, I love it so much. Also, it's light enough that it's easy to carry to classes or to our daughter's house when we go see the grandkids.
Good luck on your search.
#6
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I don't know what the conditions are at your cabin, but you might want to consider a basic old mechanical machine. Most of the newer machines have computer chips that are susceptible to power surges such as lightning storms or recovery from power failures or generators kicking in. Mechanical machines will normally survive those conditions. I have a 1935 Singer Model 15 that has survived many power surges, but since I got it I have turned it back into a treadle so when the lightning storm starts I unplug my computer machines and keep sewing on the treadle machine. I think I'm actually loving it more than the expensive computer machines.
#7
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I would also agree that a vintage mechanical machine would be the way to go. You could probably find a very nice Singer featherweight in your price range. Start checking out you local Craig's List, antique stores and thrift stores.
#10
I have a 401A I picked up at a garage sale for $10 and it is my go to machine for patching jeans or other heavy duty work. This is something I would choose for a cabin.
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