Newbie sewing machine with FMQ capability?
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... looking for YouTube video of how to take apart my machine now to make sure it has all metal insides. *fingers crossed*
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Thanks, onebyone. I know the 210 is definitely all metal insides because I've seen that one taken apart (plus, that's the machine that Leah Day pieces with). I was momentarily a bit panicky because I specifically said I only wanted all metal parts like my vintage Singer & was worried my dealer maybe wasn't very knowledgeable. My 350 certainly does sew like an all-metal parts machine -- beautiful, perfect stitches every single time.
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Well we did pretty good. She bought a used (3 months) Juki Tl 2000 Straight stitch machine. Costs about $600 but included lessons and 3 year warranty. Doesn't have fancy stitches but does have a large throat space for quilting. Added bonus she did her first quilt on my Brother 1500 which is a very similar machine. She knows how to work it.
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Well it was the Juki not the Brother. I have the brother version and love it. The Juki is a bit more expensive usually and my repair guy tells me its better made. So I'm happy for my friend.
Well it was the Juki not the Brother. I have the brother version and love it. The Juki is a bit more expensive usually and my repair guy tells me its better made. So I'm happy for my friend.
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Well we did pretty good. She bought a used (3 months) Juki Tl 2000 Straight stitch machine. Costs about $600 but included lessons and 3 year warranty. Doesn't have fancy stitches but does have a large throat space for quilting. Added bonus she did her first quilt on my Brother 1500 which is a very similar machine. She knows how to work it.
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Check out AllBrands.com for machines in that price range. They really stand behind their machines and last time I bought from there, I had it in hand in 3 days!! I bought a refurbished machine at a really good price & it's still going strong six yrs later! I use it for my spare as I saved up & bought an Innov'is 2000 so I could do bigger quilts. Both of mine are Brothers. Great machines!!
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Hands down best machine for the money is the Janome....lots of "quilting friendly" machines to choose from. Brubakerssewing.com, Ken's sewing, Allbrands......get a price, then see if your local shop will match, less tax. I trust all of them...best customer service from Brubakers. Ask for Amy.
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