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    Old 10-17-2011, 07:52 PM
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    Just asking--If you had a top of the line Viking, why are you looking for another sewing machine? Just asking.
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    Old 10-17-2011, 10:01 PM
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    Brother all the way
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    Old 10-18-2011, 06:07 AM
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    Fully agree with Jennifer 22206. Do NOT get a new Singer, they are only plastic. I love my Brother and my older Pfaff. Get a mechanical one without a computer. Not only are they better and last longer, they are cheaper to repair. Get one that is all metal - may be heavier, but well worth it.
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    Old 10-18-2011, 07:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by MamaO2011
    Well, it looks like I'm going to be the only to say that I have a new Singer Confidence Stylist, and so far, it is working great, and I love it!
    Mama I am glad you are happy with your machine. It is the way all our machines should make us. My mother had Singer treadles and it is what I learned to sew on. My first machine was a that I bought in 1977. They were all metal and heavy. I was happy with those machines. Mothers treadles got burned up in a house fire.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:42 AM
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    If you have a machine dealer you like and trust,I'd look into a trade-in.
    As you know the sturdiness of the equipment makes sewing lots more fun.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:44 AM
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    You would be amazed at the condition of some of the machines found on Craig's List!
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    Old 10-19-2011, 10:56 AM
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    I would get the Brother. Have bought 2 from Walmart and never had any trouble
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