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05-19-2011, 05:31 PM

#11

grayma

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I went to one of those sales about a year ago. The cheap machine was there, but the one that sewed through leather and denim seams for hems was much more expensive. I just walked away.

05-19-2011, 05:35 PM

#12

MyWifeMadeME

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If it's too good to be true it usually is.. Look it over carefully, use it yourself, make sure you are comfortable with it, and make sure with yourself that if it doesn't last as long as you think it should or you have trouble with it... that you won't be mad. Happy Quilting!!

05-19-2011, 06:37 PM

#13

sewgull

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Location: South Carolina

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Be careful - could be the old Bait and Switch.
Advertise less expensive machine then talk you into a more expensive model.

05-19-2011, 08:31 PM

#14

amyjo

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I bought one a few years ago. NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!!!!

05-19-2011, 08:35 PM

#15

amyjo

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Sorry hit the enter button before I got done. I also bought the sidecutter that is suppose to cut off excess. The machine didn't last long enough to wear out a needle. If you want a machine that will work and last forever buy a 15-91 or a 66. I have a 15-91 that I just got out of the closet and I wonder why I ever put it there. It sews so much better than the other more expensive Singer that I used. I have the "Heavy duty machine" in a box since it no longer sews. Should just send it to the metal yard.

05-19-2011, 09:27 PM

#16

virtualbernie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mommamac

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barb44

I bought one of those machines about 15 years ago and I love it. I have had no problems with it. We have a local man who repairs all brands of machines, so service is no problem. The local Singer dealer will repair them also. I wanted a Singer machine at the time and this was all I could afford. The local Singer dealer didn't have a machine for $150. The serger attachment does a pretty good job also. It has come in handy several times.

I got mine about the same time - maybe I have your twin! It has never (knock on wood) given me any problems.

I got one of those machines years ago also but they sold it under the name of Taylor. I never had a problem with it either. I also have a bunch of singers from vintage ones to new ones and never had any--not any problem with them either! Never have had tension problems--nothing! Guess I've been lucky! When I got my last Singer (L-500) my cousin commented: "You sure like those singers don't you?" Told her, "Yup, I get the same/close features for a lot less money cause everybody bad mouths Singers! Yeah for me!"
:D :D :D

05-20-2011, 02:50 AM

#17

jmcdowell

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Gaitherrsburg, MD

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I bought one for my dil a few years ago as she was a new sewer... worked great and she loved it. Doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles but proved to be a real workhorse.

05-20-2011, 02:51 AM

#18

Donna H-M

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: New Jersey

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I bought the Taylor as well. I got it to sew leather....I do find it hard to thread, other than that it has been great to sew heavy fabrics for DH and leather for son and his friends. Some things I refuse to sew on my good machines !! I think it was a good investment...