Backup sewing machines are a good thing!
#22
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Timmins, Ont. Canada
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I must have my dh read this post as he thinks I have enough machines with 3 Regular machines, a Babylock Serger & a Janome embroidery only machine + several vintage machines. I don't do shoes, so for me, this is the next best thing !!! lol Honestly though, he really supports my hobby & is even very helpful & good at woodcrafting me cabinets etc. that helps make my life easier, so I am very grateful.
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#27
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Oh back-up machines are a must! I (and many of my sewing friends have backups for our back-ups) We need machines for home and ones light enough to carry for retreats/classes. We enable each other, can justify almost anything-LOL.
Actually most of my back-ups have come from thrift stores/ garage sales. I only keep them if they are working properly and do most of my own cleaning/lube, minor repairs. And often give one of those machines away when I hear of someone in need or family members. Love, love sewing machines.
Actually most of my back-ups have come from thrift stores/ garage sales. I only keep them if they are working properly and do most of my own cleaning/lube, minor repairs. And often give one of those machines away when I hear of someone in need or family members. Love, love sewing machines.
#28
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
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I think it was wrong for the dealer to charge you for a machine that didn't work; and I would not go back, plus a little bad publicity is not good business practice. Right now my Janome is in for a check-up and a check, as it decided to go wonky when I was trying to straight stitch, but she needs a check-up as it's been a while. I have never used this particular sewing machine place before, but have heard good things about them, so fingers crossed. I quit using the place where I bought my Janome because of poor service, took it somewhere else and until recently she has been chugging away for me, so she deserves a break. It has been over due to be serviced, although I had doing OK until recently. I do have a back-up older Brother machine that I got free at the local incinerator where people drop off things that are usually in good condition, and it has worked fine from day one, in fact I like the way it does zig-zag stitching better than my Janome. A friend gave me a Kenmore that is nearly identical to my Janome (also from the incinerator swap tables), but when I tried to use it - it only would do a couple stitches before it quit and made this horrible noise. I had a Kenmore that I literally wore out and the motor started smoking, so I decided I needed a new machine. I have been in withdrawal since I don't have my baby to work with, but I'll adapt until it comes back home.
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 983
Being a beginner I can't specify the names & numbers of my sewing machines (I use to make clothes) but I have my old Singer workhorse I bought as a demo I believe in 1983 or 1984, my granddaughter 12yr has taken that over (but it stays here) I have an old Dressmaker I got at an auction, a Janome Silver edition DH got at an Estate and my Mothers old Singer. They are all in great working order, I use the Janome for piecing and the dressmaker for SITD (all I know for now) and my Mothers is sitting quietly waiting it's turn to be cleaned up & sent in for a check up. I lost my Mother when she was almost 43 to cancer, so that machine will NEVER leave me except for a check up.
#30
I have 2 Featherweights for backup - a 221 and a 222. After reading this, even though I had thought about selling my 222, I'm keeping her now and have even been considering getting a Janome Gem as an extra backup.
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