Singer Sewing Machines
05-03-2011, 06:21 PM
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A man who sells Singers and repairs other machines asked me that just today. He said the old ones are wonderful machines and can always be repaired; they will last forever.
But he also said the newer machines are many times more versatile and if you buy the right one, they are just as portable.
I would like to have a Featherweight, not because it is any better than my Janome 4800, but because so many other people have one. I think that is called "herd mentality." I am certain that I will succumb to it when and if I can find a Featherweight I can afford! froggyintexas
But he also said the newer machines are many times more versatile and if you buy the right one, they are just as portable.
I would like to have a Featherweight, not because it is any better than my Janome 4800, but because so many other people have one. I think that is called "herd mentality." I am certain that I will succumb to it when and if I can find a Featherweight I can afford! froggyintexas
05-03-2011, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Debbie B
Thanks for the tip. I've already looked up the 31-15 since reading your post. I have not been sewing or quilting long...about 1 1/2 years. I've never sewn or even seen someone sewing with a treadle. I've always wondered how it works. Do you have to keep peddling that treadle or do your feet take breaks? Silly question, I know, but I've always wondered.
Get this one. Last year I got a Singer 31-15 treadle for FMQ, and the throat space is almost 10.5"!!! It's an .. Mine is totally AWESOME for my FMQ, and I'll never need to contemplate the long arm. They just don't make them like that anymore.
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Originally Posted by Debbie B
I have a newer computerized Brother machine and I use it for piecing. I bought it for the drop feed for FMQ. But, the work space is only 5". So I bought a 1953 Singer 15-125 off Craigslist, because it had a screw that would drop the dog feed and had 7" of work space. 2" may not sound like a lot, but it is to me. I was so surprised at the power of the old Singer that at first I was scared of it...ha. Now it's the only machine that I use for FMQ. I would love to get a mid arm set up or (in my dreams) a long arm, but I will probably always keep this old Singer.
05-03-2011, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FWDesigns
Right now, I have 2 computerized machines (Brother 8500 and a Pfaff 7530) but I really want an "older Singer all metal" machine for some of the nice straight stitches that I am seeing that they produce. I don't need all the bells and whistles for simple piecing. But I'm just not sure what models to really look at now. Would like to stay under $250 and I do know that I want an electric one that I can haul (aka lug) to my LQS & classes. Any suggestions?
05-04-2011, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FWDesigns
Right now, I have 2 computerized machines (Brother 8500 and a Pfaff 7530) but I really want an "older Singer all metal" machine for some of the nice straight stitches that I am seeing that they produce. I don't need all the bells and whistles for simple piecing. But I'm just not sure what models to really look at now. Would like to stay under $250 and I do know that I want an electric one that I can haul (aka lug) to my LQS & classes. Any suggestions?
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