Recommendation for sewing machine for cabin

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09-05-2015, 12:32 PM

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DonnaPBradshaw

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I would not buy a newer Singer! I did buy one and sold it as soon as I could get it out of my house! I would buy a janome anyday!

09-05-2015, 04:57 PM

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ukdame

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I would go with a good mechanical one as I think they travel better than computerized and pretty easy to adust if any issues whereas you may be long way from a dealer for repairs . I loved my old Janome until tbe movers broke it.

09-05-2015, 05:00 PM

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ukdame

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Originally Posted by feline fanatic

I would also agree that a vintage mechanical machine would be the way to go. You could probably find a very nice Singer featherweight in your price range. Start checking out you local Craig's List, antique stores and thrift stores.

Doub't if you would find a working Featherweight under $400. Have been looking for a couple of years but a vintage Singer or Kenmore work just as well.

09-05-2015, 05:06 PM

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Stitchnripper

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Vintage machines are great - I have a bunch of them. But it you want a machine pronto you can never be sure you will come upon one in a timely fashion in your price range, and without needing work. I have several brother mechanical machines too and they are easy to come by and work straight out of the box.