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12-18-2014, 08:25 AM

#131

adamae

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Location: Arkansas

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Brother sewing machines are well known for their user friendly quality. If she is new to sewing, I would advise a used machine from a qualified dealer or you may get lucky with local auctions or yard sales. I vote for the card and a promise to help her find just what she wants. I would nix the featherweight for now and maybe get it as a future gift as a second machine imagine the fun the two of you might have shopping for a bargain price on a FW.. I have a 301A, an old singer, a Kenmore, a Morse, and a modern Brother. The one I use to sew is the Brother. The 301A for display and the others are stored. The Kenmore is a heavy wonderful stitching machine. The most I have paid for any of these was $40. However, the Brother was a gift. I have sewn for 70 years.

12-18-2014, 10:44 AM

#132

newbee3

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Central Iowa

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Well if I was the recipient of a sewing machine for Christmas I would want some input on what machine, since I would be the one using it. I would not buy a tool for my husband unless I knew exactly what he wanted without his input

12-18-2014, 01:06 PM

#133

GrannieAnnie

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: S. W. Indiana

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Originally Posted by KnittingPlatypus

So I am one who tends to get my wife something that is thoughtful and quality for christmas. I have done some research which lead me to this sight. The last couple of years off and on my wife has hinted at getting a sewing machine. And this christmas I have the ability to do that. From what I have found its a good investment to go with a vintage Singer Featherweight. I figured the best way to test this is to ask a forum, which is much wiser in the ways of the sewing if what I found is a good idea or not. Also any feed back of what would be a good price to pay for a machine like this would be great. I thank you all in advance for your advice.

Best,

Be kind! Tell her what you are willing to spend and let her decide. She's going to use it, not you.