Question about Brother 270 D machine
09-03-2010, 02:55 AM
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There is a lady on Craigslist near me selling this machine. I wish to learn about embroidery and I can't afford to spend much at all. She states it does run and it is $150. I have called her and I hope to get it next week when she is back in town. My question is..from what I read this is an ok machine for learning on?
09-03-2010, 04:19 AM
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I would check out http://sewing.patternreview.com
before I would buy that machine. It has reviews on all sorts of sewing machines and sergers from people that actually own the machines. I have checked out several machines before buying.
Mary
before I would buy that machine. It has reviews on all sorts of sewing machines and sergers from people that actually own the machines. I have checked out several machines before buying.
Mary
09-03-2010, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CAJAMK
There is a lady on Craigslist near me selling this machine. I wish to learn about embroidery and I can't afford to spend much at all. She states it does run and it is $150. I have called her and I hope to get it next week when she is back in town. My question is..from what I read this is an ok machine for learning on?
09-03-2010, 09:43 PM
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I don't have one of these machines but I do know that there have been a lot of problems with them, mostly with the cassette/thread feature. Some work really well with no problems, and some don't, it's kind of a crap shoot.
I'd read all the reviews on http://sewing.patternreview.com and ask her if she's ever had it serviced. I'd also ask her to demo it for you. If she's confident in it's performance, she won't hesitate to show you how it works.
I think it's a great beginner machine, you're limited on the hoop size but it's a good size for most projects.
I'd read all the reviews on http://sewing.patternreview.com and ask her if she's ever had it serviced. I'd also ask her to demo it for you. If she's confident in it's performance, she won't hesitate to show you how it works.
I think it's a great beginner machine, you're limited on the hoop size but it's a good size for most projects.
09-04-2010, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I have the 170d which only has a 4" hoop, but I love it because it is so easy to use. I also have a Pfaff which has a lot more that you have to learn in order to use. I don't take the time it requires.
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