Singer Futura VS. Brother
#1
I've been talking to hubby about buying a new machine/embroidery machine for Xmas on HSN , where they have the "easy pay" plans. This is the only way I could afford a new machine of any type this year.
So, I've been cruising on there and here's what they have:
A Singer Futura 150- $699
Singer Futura 250- $799
Brother SE400- $499
They also have a Brother for $799 that is an embroidery machine only, but I want one that does both.
I'm leaning towards the Brother right now, because of the price, obviously. BUT, I'm wondering if I should go ahead and get the Futura, as it seems like it has MUCH more to it. And it has great reviews.
The monthly payments are about the same, I'd have one extra payment with the Futura.
Is the Futura that much better? I'd love to hear from anyone who has any of these.
So, I've been cruising on there and here's what they have:
A Singer Futura 150- $699
Singer Futura 250- $799
Brother SE400- $499
They also have a Brother for $799 that is an embroidery machine only, but I want one that does both.
I'm leaning towards the Brother right now, because of the price, obviously. BUT, I'm wondering if I should go ahead and get the Futura, as it seems like it has MUCH more to it. And it has great reviews.
The monthly payments are about the same, I'd have one extra payment with the Futura.
Is the Futura that much better? I'd love to hear from anyone who has any of these.
#3
I think the Brother is more reliable today than the Singers. I have friends who are always taking their Singers to the shop and its expensive to repair. Look closely at the embroidery,the Brother seems to me much finer and nicer than the Singer.
#6
Have you checked out a Babylock? Brother and Babylock are made by the same company. They are a very high quality machine. I've had one for 13 years. It does both sewing and embriodery in very smooth action. Don't know how the prices compare, but all my friends and several sisters and daughters have them and love them. Never needed a repair in all those years and I sew a LOT! :) :-) :)
#7
I have a Futura and it has a 5 x 7 and 4 x 4 hoop and I have been trying to get it to work for 9 months. Either way always do the classes if they are offered as soon as possible. They are being very nice and have even ordered me a new installation CD.
#9
Originally Posted by everybody's mother
Have you checked out a Babylock? Brother and Babylock are made by the same company. They are a very high quality machine. I've had one for 13 years. It does both sewing and embriodery in very smooth action. Don't know how the prices compare, but all my friends and several sisters and daughters have them and love them. Never needed a repair in all those years and I sew a LOT! :) :-) :)
#10
I have the 250 and love it! I have all the attatchents from them. I would suggest if you do get it and have store that offers free sewing machine classes go! I bought mine from hsn about 7 months ago and it does take some getting used to but it is fun to sew with!
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