needing a new sewing machine
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needing a new sewing machine
A friend of mine is on need of a new machine. Se is new to sewing and is starting to put together some easy quilt projects. Any recommendations for a machine priced around $300?
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Depends on what else she may be wanting to do? Is she planning on doing only straight line sewing - ie., piecing, FMQ? Is she planning on any home dec or garment sewing as well? Need/want zigzag or other decorative stitches? Personally, I think these are questions that should be asked/answered/discussed before deciding on a machine. Those variables could make a difference.
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I have the Brother SQ9000 from Walmart. It was only $199 before taxes, and has 80 stitches, and bunches of attachments. I got mine in July of 2010 and it is still running great.
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My sister teachers beginning quilting lessons and has had several students buy this machine and bring it to class. She says it is a very good machine. In fact, she and 3 friends bought one as a wedding shower gift yesterday, and she was showing me the box today, showing me that it even came with a walking foot, and I think she said it came with a 1/4 inch foot also.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XD...oOL&ref=plSrch
This is $350 but it's the one I've been thinking about for a travel machine. It has a knee lift, thread cutter, needle up/down, lots of feet, the extension table is extra but only $57. There are tons of positive reviews for it.
This is $350 but it's the one I've been thinking about for a travel machine. It has a knee lift, thread cutter, needle up/down, lots of feet, the extension table is extra but only $57. There are tons of positive reviews for it.
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