Need a recommendation for a tiny portable travel sewing machine

Reply Subscribe

Page 2 of 8

Last »

Thread Tools

04-29-2011, 12:50 PM

#11

CarrieAnne

Power Poster

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Whitewater, WI

Posts: 24,528

Hope your Mom gets well soon!

04-29-2011, 01:20 PM

#12

scowlkat

Super Member

Join Date: Jul 2010

Posts: 2,500

Would it be possible to rent a machine or borrow one while you are there? That might be a better solution. Hope your travels are safe.

04-29-2011, 01:42 PM

#13

sueisallaboutquilts

Power Poster

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Ohio

Posts: 17,068

I hope your Mom is okay!! HUGS to you.

04-29-2011, 02:26 PM

#14

RuthFru

Super Member

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Posts: 1,435

I have a featherweight I like to take but if you are going to purchase one, Baby Lock has an Audrey that is really nice, small and lightweight. Good luck to you and many prayers for a speedy recovery for Mom.

04-29-2011, 06:05 PM

#15

Sweeterthanwine

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Stagecoach, NV

Posts: 1,587

Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

Wishing your Mom a speedy recovery (((HUGS)))

Ditto :thumbup:

04-29-2011, 06:10 PM

#16

nursie76

Super Member

Join Date: May 2009

Location: Central PA

Posts: 5,573

Brother has some small lightweight machines that might work for you. I have a CS4000. It surprised me in that it doesn't do bad and it has 30 decorative stitches and they are up to 7mm in width. Much nicer than the 5mm decorative stitches. Healing thoughts going out to your mom and for traveling mercies for you. You are a good daughter to fly to be with her.

04-29-2011, 07:41 PM

#17

TonnieLoree

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: La Grande, OR

Posts: 2,457

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluphrog

There are several different machines that are great for traveling. The Singer model 221 Featherweights made between 1933 and 1965 are the best. Janome has the Gem (in Gold and Platinum). Bernina has several models of Bernettes.

You will probably need to take an adapter, as I believe European electricity is 220, while most American machines are wired for 110.

Best wishes and prayers for your mother.

Just what I was going to say. ;-)

04-29-2011, 08:17 PM

#18

amandasgramma

Super Member

Join Date: May 2009

Location: La Pine Oregon, USA

Posts: 5,907

I've had a Janome Gem for 3 yrs (or is it 4??) and I take it to classes all the time. It's lightweight AND a workhorse. I love this little machine and haven't considered buying a bigger one!!!