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09-09-2011, 05:31 PM

#21

Candace

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Any dealer close to you and them so they can have support and take classes!!!

09-09-2011, 05:45 PM

#22

maryb119

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Quote:

Originally Posted by littlehud

I would check with your local dealer. Sometimes they have great machines they have taken as trade ins or when new models come out they discount the older model.

Thats what I would do. Always stick with a dealer for support with the machine.

09-09-2011, 05:49 PM

#23

Rose L

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Janome!! I've been using my entry level Janome for almost twenty years now and have never needed a repair. I've moved it from the house to the RV to make room for my next step up Janome. I also bought each of my kids entry level Janome's when the left home after graduation and they all love theirs too. Very good quality machines in any price range.

09-09-2011, 06:14 PM

#24

redpurselady

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I have a Bernina which I love. My second choice would be a Janome. Remember, Janome also makes Kenmores so you may get one at a lower price than a branded Janome.

09-09-2011, 06:20 PM

#25

MacThayer

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I have a Brother CE4000, have had it for years, has never needed a repair, absolutely love it because it's a workhorse, and get tons of support from both the company and the local dealer. Right now they just started a sale. Don't count them out.

09-09-2011, 06:25 PM

#26

doll-lady

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i got a singer sew simple and that has worked good just for simple sewing and all. it is not hard to use and you can sit down and just sew.

09-09-2011, 07:00 PM

#27

Kristin in ME

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ckcowl

you can pick up nice Brother machines for $89-$159 that are good beginner/basic machines- have a variety of stitches-can do button holes- are easy to use.
when we had the sewing school we had 5 of them and all of our students loved them- they took quite a beating too- daily use by many different people- aged 4-85...

We got our 9-year-old a starter model Brother for Christmas. Hasn't gotten tons of use yet, but it's worked great so far, and has some different stitch options. Also got our adult son the Project Runway version of the Brother a few years ago- again, hasn't gotten tons of use, but seems like a decent machine. Can't hurt to start out with something basic and inexpensive to begin with, then upgrade later if they want to go further with it.

09-09-2011, 07:35 PM

#28

watson's mom

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Janome or Brother, both very user friendly and great work horses.

09-10-2011, 04:06 AM

#29

SUZAG

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Get them what we all want...a cleaned up FW or 301

09-10-2011, 04:40 AM

#30

ksea

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I would go to your local sewin center and tell them exactly what you are looking for in a machine and what price you want to stay within and I bet they will have some suggestions.