a shoulder to cry on
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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I have a "cheap" Brother machine purchased 4 years ago. It just keeps working and working. It's very reliable, but, I confess, I just do piecing on it. At the time I bought it, it was $89, so I bought it telling myself that if it turned out I liked sewing again (30 years since last stitch was sewn), I'd get myself a better machine. 4 years later, I can't bring myself to get a better machine!
A machine like this could tide you over while you search for the machine of your dreams.
Good luck!
A machine like this could tide you over while you search for the machine of your dreams.
Good luck!
#22
You never know where one will pop up. I was asking in a WalMart that had discontinued its fabric department where I could find a fabric store close by and got to talking with the lady stocking the shelves in crafts. She 'just happened' to have an industrial machine that she wanted to find a home for. When I asked her how much she wanted for it the answer was 'just come get it out of my garage'. Needless to say we found her house her next day off!
#24
My Brother recently died too. I cried and cried. I wanted to buy a new one, but just couldn't afford it. At the same time, my MIL found an old Singer at a thrift store. She didn't know my Brother had died. Things work out!!
#26
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Some of the older machines actually have a nicer straight stitch than some of the electronic ones.
Some beautiful quilts have been completely sewn by hand.
I think either Jinny Beyer or Judie Mathison (spelling?) make many of their quilts by hand.
It is upsetting for a trusted piece of equipment to fail, but newer and more expensive isn't always the answer.
Some beautiful quilts have been completely sewn by hand.
I think either Jinny Beyer or Judie Mathison (spelling?) make many of their quilts by hand.
It is upsetting for a trusted piece of equipment to fail, but newer and more expensive isn't always the answer.
#29
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Somewhere in Time
Posts: 2,697
I just stopped at my favorite second-hand shop yesterday and they had two older all-metal sewing machines. One was portable that I had never heard of, started with an "F" for $25. and the sign said "Sews Good" (the shopkeeper had tried it and stated that it sews good). The other one was a Good Houskeeping in a cabinet for $50. and was also in good working condition. The machine looked like it had hardly been used and the cabinet was in very good condition as well. I thought about buying one, but I already have about 13 and with no electric it just didn't seem to make sense to purchase yet another electric machine.
#30
Don't give up. I am sure you will find the perfect machine at the perfect price with all these good wishes around you! Its a good idea to let us know your general area too as I am sure someone somewhere could help you out to keep you sewing
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