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Old 10-16-2011, 10:10 AM
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5 includes three featherweights!
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Old 10-16-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhaorth
I have 1 machine, given to me by my mother in law, which is what got me started sewing.

She told me tonight we are going to be looking for a second machine for me, something that is better than what I have (second hand, she (and I) love thrift store shopping)

She said she would like to get me one that will be with a sewing machine cabinet, as the one I have is a portable, she wants me to have something more stable.

So... we will be watching the thrift stores hehe (not sure how much she is willing to spend)

she got her pfaff second hand, for $8, then spent I think about $100 getting it serviced. Not sure what pfaff it is, just know it is a pfaff, and she loves it.
So nice to hear that someone else has a great MIL like mine. She has given me so much and we have great fun sewing together. She's 89, but I think she is really younger than me! We are very lucky, you and I.

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Old 10-16-2011, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ghk1936
What is your opinion on the Singer 404 Slant machine? A friend of mine gave it to me and I haven't sewn on it a lot yet.
Great straight stitch machine for nearly any home sewing chores.

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Old 10-16-2011, 10:36 AM
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I only have 10....includes a serger, toy, treadle head w/no cabinet. Guess I'd better get busy working on my collection...hahaha

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Old 10-16-2011, 10:58 AM
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Last count I think was 16 and three sergers.
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:11 AM
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I have four my next one with be an embroiderer
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by angelarose
I have a Janome 2010 and an old Singer that was my mother's.. not a Featherweight but an old one in a cabinet. It sews great.
I know to each his own, but I can't appreciate or justify collecting sewing machines...yet. The Board is so influential though, you dears.
But, I do love to collect seam rippers and scissors! Do you think I'm gearing up to collecting machines??????? Uh oh :?
I think you may be in trouble.... :lol:
lovelyl: I'd love to have a Featherweight, but I'm so afraid of getting scammed if I buy on eBay or an on-line place like that. Do these machines really cost 500-600 dollars? I wish I knew someone personally or have someone recommend a seller. I know, I know I don't need a FW, but something is calling me to consider one.
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Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by angelarose
I have a Janome 2010 and an old Singer that was my mother's.. not a Featherweight but an old one in a cabinet. It sews great.
I know to each his own, but I can't appreciate or justify collecting sewing machines...yet. The Board is so influential though, you dears.
But, I do love to collect seam rippers and scissors! Do you think I'm gearing up to collecting machines??????? Uh oh :?
I think you may be in trouble.... :lol:
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Now I don't feel so strange having more than one! I've "only" got 5 - one is a Viking-Huskvarna which my son (also a sewer/costumer) found for me at a garage sale. 2, including the Viking need work, so I keep moving them from house to house, hoping to get the money together to have them serviced!
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