Machine recommendations
#1
Machine recommendations
I have a friend that wants a sewing machine. She wants a very simple portable machine. I told her to buy the Janome Jem, since I have another friend that has one and loves it.
Does anyone else have another recommendation? She has looked at the machines at Wal-Mart, but I am trying to talk her out of that since I believe they are not made very well and might break on her or be difficult to sew on for a beginner.
Thanks for any suggestions, Gina
Does anyone else have another recommendation? She has looked at the machines at Wal-Mart, but I am trying to talk her out of that since I believe they are not made very well and might break on her or be difficult to sew on for a beginner.
Thanks for any suggestions, Gina
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 381
I suggest she visit a Bernina dealer and look at their lower end machines. Often they have trade ins that make them much more affordable. I have a 230 that cost less than $1000. Since there is a lot more plastic in it the weight is much less than my Artista 185. The only drawback to the smaller machines is that the harp space is also smaller which makes it hard to machine quilt anything larger than crib size. As a handquilter that isn't a problem for me. I do machine quilt at least 10 Linus size quilts a month and it would work for that. Purchasing a sewing machine from a dealer usually means that they also service and stand behind their machines.
#5
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
The machines at WalMart are made by the manufacturer as those sold in the other stores. All depends on how you take care/maintain. They all have warranties. I've been out all morning and stopped at a pawn shop. Had a Singer 1507 for $30. But had no power cord or other accessories.
#10
I have one of my machine picture's and details at a LQS listed 'for sale.' Of course, this store doesn't sell machines. One of my machines did sell this way.
A friend sold hers by word of mouth through one of my quilting groups.
Craig's List is another option.
A friend sold hers by word of mouth through one of my quilting groups.
Craig's List is another option.
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