Gramma

I have a brother bought from Wal-Mart & I have had no problems with it. Have had it almost 3 yrs now.

Linda58

I got a flyer from Janome that has a new sewing machine, scissors and the carrying tote for just 150.00. Go to Janome.com.

buslady

The problem we hav e found with the ones from Wal Mart is if something goes wrong, they don't repair. Friend bought one, it was a singer, she has had it in the shop 2 times, still doesn't work. For what she has spent, she could have a better one. Another friend bought one and has no problems. Good thing about the LQS is that they stand behind there products and will fix if need. My old machine is a Kenmore, and it has been a GREAT machine. I love my Janome, but still use my Kenmore all the time.

CoriAmD

I have this machine.... Loved it so much, I bought one for my daughter for Christmas last year AND got another one for myself! I have used Kenmore and Singer in the past and this one far outshines them in my book. I also have the inexpensive Brother SE400 sewing/embroidery machine from Walmart. It only uses the 4"x4" hoops but that is plenty for what I want to use it for. If you spend more than $200 (or $300) - can't remember, you can get payments 12 months same as cash. That is how I bought mine.

jdavis

I wouldn't want to scare you off, but I had a Brother once that was so touchy it drove me nuts! I would give any machine a good trial before laying out the cash.

Good luck?

oldlady 77

I also got my baby Brother on Amazon and it is truly a little workhorse. I would get another if my husband wouldn't strangle me just to have. I use it for a class and take to sewing machine. I have a big Brother 1500 s that I have set up in a table and also use to quilt with on a New Joy frame.
Never a problem with either. Love them.

dltaylor

I purchased the Brother Project Runway machine from WalMart and I love to use it for piecieng my quilts. It is a really light machine and the bobbin functions are very easy too. It was under 200.00!!

dltaylor

I purchased the Brother Project Runway machine from WalMart and I love to use it for piecieng my quilts. It is a really light machine and the bobbin functions are very easy too. It was under 200.00!!

Lady-T

I just bought a Singer 4423 for $137 @ JoAnns online.
and it will sew heavy layers of denim as well!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXHcc...eature=channel

Also has a built in serging stitch!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmZMv...eature=channel

mmlctnp

I collect antique sewing machines and would trust an older model over something cheap and new. The quilter who commented on metal parts is exactly right. The older non-computerized machines last a lifetime and are usually simple to maintain and repair. A refurbished non-computerized machine from reliable dealer would be both affordable and dependable.