For those who were interested in the "new" Retro Singer 160 machine...
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But don't forget. The new Singers are not made by Singer, and read all the comments by those who have bought new Singers recently. My repairman says to stay away from any new Singers since they were bought out by another company, that new ones are mostly junk.
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ok, will try this again, so sick of having to key posts several times before they post.....where do they dissapear to????
I will buy a new machine when they bring back the ability to sew off of two spools of thread...when the lower thread is from a spool also.....would be great for a long arm and for a DSM......IMHO
I will buy a new machine when they bring back the ability to sew off of two spools of thread...when the lower thread is from a spool also.....would be great for a long arm and for a DSM......IMHO
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ok, will try this again, so sick of having to key posts several times before they post.....where do they dissapear to????
I will buy a new machine when they bring back the ability to sew off of two spools of thread...when the lower thread is from a spool also.....would be great for a long arm and for a DSM......IMHO
I will buy a new machine when they bring back the ability to sew off of two spools of thread...when the lower thread is from a spool also.....would be great for a long arm and for a DSM......IMHO
#17
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Location: Round Rock,Texas
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The new "retro" Singer is really just a Singer Curvy 8763 in a new dress. The Curvy is a basic machine...however I wouldn't pay over $200 for one. I much prefer my vintage Singers and other brands.
Sharon W. in central Texas
Sharon W. in central Texas
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Yes, Sharon. It is a very expensive black dress! I had not heard of the Curvy 8763 but I did an Internet search for it. It is a very basic sewing machine and does not have the features that a Quilter would want on an new machine. It would be interesting to see the HSN promo on it though.
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