Machine to take to classess - opinions??
#92
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Montana
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My friend and I both bought the cheaper Brother machine to take to classes because it is lighter to carry. Plus I personnally think it is hard on a machine to be carrying them around, being in a hot or cold car. This way you are not out hundreds of dollars if something happens to it. We have had no trouble with ours. As a matter of fact I have been using mine at home because my better one is in the shop. It might be worth checking out. I accually got mine at Wal-mart.
#94
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Northeastern Washington
Posts: 203
Ah, but which brand has stood the test of time? I have an FW and a Singer 201. One is 50 years old, the other 65 this year. Like a timex watch...'keeps a likken and keeps on tikken.' Granted I know very little about Janome.
#96
[quote=custompolz]I am wanting to get a machine to take to classess
I cannot afford a Featherweight (at least have not seen one yet for a bargain) so I bought a Babylock 9 & it works very well for take-along. Its lightweight, stitches nicely, and has all the basics for classes.
I cannot afford a Featherweight (at least have not seen one yet for a bargain) so I bought a Babylock 9 & it works very well for take-along. Its lightweight, stitches nicely, and has all the basics for classes.
#98
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: East Coast FL
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I had the White D'Lite 1750C. Weighted 12 lbs. Had 66 built in stitches - needle up/down, drop feed etc. Loved it but gave it to GD as I seldom take one to class. It cost between $200 and $300 including shipping. Think I bought it from All Brands.
#99
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 14
I take a Bernina 210 to classes. It's lightweight, has the needle down option, and several decorative stitches. Best feature for me --- the feet for the Bernina 210 are the same as the feet for the Bernina 440 which is the machine I sew with at home. Love both of my Berninas.
#100
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tallmadge, OH
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I have a Brother SQ 9000 from Wal*Mart. It costs $200. It weighs 10#. The Janome Gem weighs 12#. I got it to take to classes but we're in FL for the winter and it will have to wait until we return home. It does have a needle-down feature, sewing speeds and the opportunity to use the "start" button instead of the foot pedal. I do wish it had a larger throat area.
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