Recommendations for a sewing machine for classes and retreats
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Recommendations for a sewing machine for classes and retreats
My machine is too heavy for me to lift. I am interested in getting a small machine for classes, guild workdays, retreats, etc. After looking and research I am at a loss for what is the best machine for me.
I have looked at machines in the big box stores, new & used at dealers, and on ebay. What is your recommendation for a travel machine? (Cost is a BIG factor!)
Thank you.
Jo Ann
I have looked at machines in the big box stores, new & used at dealers, and on ebay. What is your recommendation for a travel machine? (Cost is a BIG factor!)
Thank you.
Jo Ann
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Knowing your budget is important. My traveling machine right now is my little Europro. My husband bought it for me from HSN. It has a few stitches, has the acrylic table to go with it and is very light weight. It is in a case with wheels from Joann's that I got on sale. It gets used about 3 times a year so I can't say it is a work horse but it travels well. I also have 2 FW machines. They work very well, only straight stitch (both of them have reverse) but when I travel I don't need a lot of stitches.
My Europro cost about $110.00 after tax, shipping & handling. My little VW's were $180 to $300.00. There is a cute Janome Gem that I was looking at but finally decided I didn't need it. My sister has the Brother quilting machine she got at Costco - it comes with the extended table - she loves it and has had it for years! She took it to classes until I gave her a FW.
My Europro cost about $110.00 after tax, shipping & handling. My little VW's were $180 to $300.00. There is a cute Janome Gem that I was looking at but finally decided I didn't need it. My sister has the Brother quilting machine she got at Costco - it comes with the extended table - she loves it and has had it for years! She took it to classes until I gave her a FW.
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I would make a list of the features you can't live without. I would go to the dealer of the machine you currently have and see if they have any used machines that fit the bill. By staying with the same manufacturer, you can use the same feet on both machines. If you just need a straight stitch, I would look at a singer 99, or 99 clone. It's a bit bigger than a featherweight, and usually quite a bit less expensive.
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