Sewing machines
#32
How old are your Nieces? If they are younger they are not going to be able to lift an older vintage machine unless it is a Featherweight or a Singer Slant series aluminum machine. Most of those old cabinet queens and portables are cast iron. I love my old machines but I started out on a Brother cs6000. I would get them both a new, electronic machine. Either a Brother, Kenmore or Janome so they can learn to sew on machines like they see on that runway show on TV.
When they come to visit, you can let them sew on a vintage machine and show them the differences in stitch quality, versatility with attachments and how quiet they are.
When they come to visit, you can let them sew on a vintage machine and show them the differences in stitch quality, versatility with attachments and how quiet they are.
#33
they need a good reliable sewing machine that sews good or they will not want to sew much.
I found a good Kenmore, newer model with manual and different feet at a Pawn shop and paid $16.00 for it and it is a real good machine, sews great. Good luck
I found a good Kenmore, newer model with manual and different feet at a Pawn shop and paid $16.00 for it and it is a real good machine, sews great. Good luck
#34
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my granddaughters sew with a Janome Jem Gold 2 and also a 1931 Singer 99k hand crank(both learned on it), the older machines are great. Some of the 80s model Singers are just horrid. The Singers from the 1940s-60s are great machines.
The new Singers....not so much.(I used to sell new Singers)
The new Singers....not so much.(I used to sell new Singers)
#35
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Originally Posted by sewmary
I used two older Kenmore mechanicals for my niece and great-niece. Took both in for cleaning and tune ups so they would rune at their peak. If they showed an interest in sewing they got to take the machine home. One did, one didn't.
Oh and the one who did keep up with the sewing - I let her use my newer Viking one night and she said that it sewed so much better than hers! (I told her to save her money)
Oh and the one who did keep up with the sewing - I let her use my newer Viking one night and she said that it sewed so much better than hers! (I told her to save her money)
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Originally Posted by susie-susie-susie
I bought my DGD a Brother fron WalMart, on sale for maybe $70.00. She is doing fine with it. The only problem I can see is the foot pedel isn't as sensitive as on the better (that translated to more expensive) machines. By that I mean it doesn't always start when stepped on, so she presses harder and then it races. I think she just has to get used to it. Does anyone else notice this with their machines? Another thing, I was afraid of a used machine, sometimes there is something major wrong with them--that is why they are for sale.
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Originally Posted by katcox
I bought my daughter a 100. singer at Walmart a couple years ago. I made about 4 lines of stitches and put it back in the box. Told her to try and sell it for 50. if she could.
piece of junk after using Janome. It made me very frustrated. wouldn't run unless you turned the wheel. o' maybe that's for safety! But I think I would rather of found a gem and gave to her. maybe a little more money but not so frustrating.
piece of junk after using Janome. It made me very frustrated. wouldn't run unless you turned the wheel. o' maybe that's for safety! But I think I would rather of found a gem and gave to her. maybe a little more money but not so frustrating.
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Allbrands has this Janome for $99 and free shipping
Janome Harmony 1017S Jem Lite 3/4, 11Lb, 10/17 Stitches, Buttonhole, Sew & Quilt Machine, Metal Bobbin Case (HF106 609 639 1117 11706 Hello Kitty 3128
D in TX
Janome Harmony 1017S Jem Lite 3/4, 11Lb, 10/17 Stitches, Buttonhole, Sew & Quilt Machine, Metal Bobbin Case (HF106 609 639 1117 11706 Hello Kitty 3128
D in TX
#40
Originally Posted by girliegirl
thanks!! u read my mind! overstock.com has ones and i saw a singer at Kmart for 69 $ A great xmas gift !! so they will use my janomes and xmas will be their own if they keep the interest !! and sewing baskets with notions for now!
Originally Posted by PurplePassion
Well I wouldn't give them one of the old ones that isn't good. that would cause more frustration than pleasure with sewing. You can find some simple ones for cheap.
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