Sewing machine for classes
#2
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Currently, I am thinking of trading my smaller machine for a more up-to-date model.
I don't know either machine you have mentioned, so can't specifically answer your question.
However, some considerations I am already thinking ...
* Is your At Home machine, Brother? or Janome? ... similarities of operation may make it easier to switch from one machine to the other
* Would the feet, bobbins and accessories be interchangeable between the two?
All things being equal, those answers would probably sway me towards a Little Sister machine!
I don't know either machine you have mentioned, so can't specifically answer your question.
However, some considerations I am already thinking ...
* Is your At Home machine, Brother? or Janome? ... similarities of operation may make it easier to switch from one machine to the other
* Would the feet, bobbins and accessories be interchangeable between the two?
All things being equal, those answers would probably sway me towards a Little Sister machine!
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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I always stick with the Janomes. Whether it's a computerized or a mechanical model, they always are so dependable and powerful. You never get tired of them. By the way, you didn't specify the exact model for the Jamome Jem series.
Either way, I find the 3/4 size of this series as well as the "Hello Kitty" 11706 3/4 size sewing machine I actually own since 2011-now discontinued-the best of both worlds. Compact does not mean under powered. Simple small menu of stitches does not mean impracticable or limiting or even just for beginners. Do keep that part in mind no matter what model you choose if you go the Jamone way.
Either way, I find the 3/4 size of this series as well as the "Hello Kitty" 11706 3/4 size sewing machine I actually own since 2011-now discontinued-the best of both worlds. Compact does not mean under powered. Simple small menu of stitches does not mean impracticable or limiting or even just for beginners. Do keep that part in mind no matter what model you choose if you go the Jamone way.
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
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Serious question, have you tried them both for portability? Everything else being equal go with better case. Consider whether you will be using a wheeled case or hauling yourself plus gear? My cheapo brother doesn't have the "integrated" case where it is a cover and your hand fits in an opening to hold the machine like my last one did, it just has a box Fortunately I don't have to take it with me very often. If I did more I'd definitely get a rolling bag.
#7
My travel machine is a Brothers SE-350, an older embroidery machine but only the machine travels with me. Brothers makes nice in expensive machines that are great to take with you to classes.
I also recently acquired a FW that may soon take the place of the Brothers machine. I have not decided yet on that one.
What ever you decide make sure you have a machine that is not to heavy for you to transport with you.
I also recently acquired a FW that may soon take the place of the Brothers machine. I have not decided yet on that one.
What ever you decide make sure you have a machine that is not to heavy for you to transport with you.
#8
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Join Date: Jul 2019
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Unless you need fancy stitches or zigzag my go to is a vintage Singer featherweight. They are solid metal and are gear driven so no electronics to mess up when away from home. The machine itself only weighs 10# cases add additional weight. SewEzy sells a traveling portable table with wheels you can get an insert for to fit the featherweight. Love my fancy Berninas but the quality straight stitch of a featherweight can equal it any day of the week.
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: near Syracuse NY
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classes. They all love them too. So easy to operate and has many fancy stitches that I seldom use. Have quilted lap and baby quilts on mine plus wallhangings.
#10
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Location: Mableton, GA
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Unless you need fancy stitches or zigzag my go to is a vintage Singer featherweight. They are solid metal and are gear driven so no electronics to mess up when away from home. The machine itself only weighs 10# cases add additional weight. SewEzy sells a traveling portable table with wheels you can get an insert for to fit the featherweight. Love my fancy Berninas but the quality straight stitch of a featherweight can equal it any day of the week.
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