mcts Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I'm thinking about getting a sewing machine. I don't want to spend too much money, but I don't want to get a bad one. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'm thinking about getting a sewing machine. I don't want to spend too much money, but I don't want to get a bad one. Any suggestions? I'd suggest you post the same question in the "Raising Small Humans" board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Go to your local sewing centre and find one they have taken as a trade in. That way you will usually get free sewing lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcts Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'd suggest you post the same question in the "Raising Small Humans" board. I had contemplated that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartermia Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 An old Singer sewing machine, or one not made in China.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionseeker Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 amazon reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Vikings are amazing. We have one that my grandmother used and have recently bought a new one ( because they had stopped making parts for the 50 year old machine...). They are simple to use and produce really good results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have a Bernina that was made when Ford was president. Other than having the brushes replaced in the motor every five years, and a repair because I mailed it from Florida to Alberta, I've had not trouble with it. It's all metal and built like a Swiss watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have a "Universal" which is now a huskvarna/Viking machine. The directions came in very badly translated Japanese and are totally unusable.... but other than that, it's been a wonderful machine. Have had it for about 40 years..... I originally started with a straight stitch Singer, but found I really wanted the zigzag capabilities.. and this is a basic machine but it does everything I wanted it to do. I agree with the suggestion to go to a sewing center if you can and test drive a few machines..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazeingstar Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Keep an eye on craigslist. I have an old Singer sewing machine from 1960s that I found on the side of the road. It's heavy and quite the beast but I LOVE it. It sews through denim like a champ. My fi's mom has one thats nearly the same and a newer one. The newer one has all the cool stitches but she only uses it for light things, 2-3 layers of cotton. It struggles even with 3 layers of terry towel. If that's all you ever have, like my friend, you don't know what you are missing. She was shocked at what I could do with mine and she has a $300 machine. Of course, the needles these days are also garbage...but thats another story for another time. My mom has an 80's one that is kinda a balance, she can't quite get the strength out of it that I can from my 1960's, but she can do a bit more delicate and has a few more stitches on it then I have on mine. You are far better off getting a working old machine for $20-$100 and having it serviced for 60-100 than buying a new machine for $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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