HELP!!!! NEED A NEW MACHINE
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My old reliable singer sewing machine broke and was thinking about getting a new one. It is out at a shop right now sitting in line to be looked at to get fixed. If it can be fixed. I was thinking about getting a new one and wanted to hear some opinions on what to get. I am a beginner to quilting and have no place in my home to stash my machine and quilt supplies other than a hall closet. ( I am a Closet Quilter) hehehe. :mrgreen: The lady at the shop suggested a janome machine and i tried it and it seemed to work much better than my singer ever did. I was just wanting to get some suggestions on what was a good sewing machine to get for a beginner. I have two small children under 3 years old so I have to be careful of price and ease of use and being able to put it away all the time. I want to stay under 250 for a new machine and don't need all the fancy bells and whistles just yet. I just need one that does a bunch of different simple stitches, and can take heavy duty fabric. I also do strange projects for my mom and church. like sewing with leather and vynel. getting ready to make some bean bag chairs for my mom out of corduroy for a nursery at church. HELP PLEASE!!!!
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I got my Janome 11543 from Overstock.com for 60 dollars. And free shipping to boot.
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...8/product.html
It says its out of stock, but they have some really good deals on other machines.
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...8/product.html
It says its out of stock, but they have some really good deals on other machines.
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Sahm- Where are you? I would try Craigslist as well. Thrift stores sometimes, but not as reliably. Also, don't rule out eBay- If you buy from eBay- buy from a DEALER. Check the feedback and look at shipping costs.
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Originally Posted by mic-pa
Janome, Janome Janome. check with a dealer, sometimes they have trade-ins for sale.A reliable machine. Good Luck
Good luck and keep us posted!
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I have the Kenmore and waited for them to go on sale. It has the things that are most important to me. Speed (slow-fast), needle down and needle threader. It's a tough little baby, easy to take to retreats and has never broken down in 4 years. Doesn't have a million bells and whistles - but certainly enough for my needs. This model (second from the bottom cheapest) was suggested by a well known guest speaker and she does beautiful work. Now at retreats, it is the most used machine!!
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