dusty222

I want to buy a small, light weight, fairly inexpensive sewing machine to take with us in our small motor home when we travel. I don't think I want a Singer Featherweight, but would love to have some recommendations from others who have them to take to quilting classes, etc. Thanks for any suggestions.

raptureready

Brother CE4000 is what I normally take. Bought it "like new" off Craigslist for only $60. It's lightweight and relatively small but will do a lot of different stitches. Janome makes some lightweight machines that are really good. The Magnolia comes to mind. You might even check with a local dealer to see if they have any trade-ins or demo models of some of the smaller machines. You can usually get those for a very reasonable price and they'll usually have a limited warrenty.

CarrieAnne

I would check the sewing machine places for trade ins too. Ours just had a nice little Singer for 69.99.

sharon b

WalMart has a basic machine fr $69.99 . Sews denim great :wink:

Quilter672

Check out the Janome Gem machines...very reasonable and weigh less than 12 lbs.

watterstide

i think the Janome Gem Gold is around $200. still expensive. i would do like previously suggested, got to a sew and vac dealer and see if they have any trade ins.

watterstide

wait, sears has a little blue sewing machine..we use it as an extra at quilt group. $79.00 i think it was.

someone said that another store has it, but i don't recall if it was walmarts or kmarts..
it is the perfect little machine for travel that doesn't cost alot..

BellaBoo

Sears has great portable machines and usually where ever you travel, there will be a Sears store that has basic parts for it or can order them for you.

akrogirl

I believe that is the machine that some of the Sears Outlet stores have for $59.99.

marsye

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