Sewing machine that is light weight for travel
#1
With christmas around the corner I find myself thinking of gifts my kids can get for me. I am the type that normally goes out and buys what I want when I want it. Right about now my DH and kids start to nag, I mean ask me what I would like. It is a real struggle. Now mind you I am not complaining its just hard.
Anyway I have been working with a friend teaching her the basics of sewing and quilting. We have been meeting at her home. Taking my Bernina QE is not an option for travel too heavy let alone I would hate to jar up the electronics. I was thinking a light weight sewing machine would be nice.
I just don't know which one. I am thinking of a machine that is about $150-$200. I don't want a reall expensive one I would only use it when traveling.
You are all such a wealth of information, thanks for your help.
Have a great day,
Denise
Anyway I have been working with a friend teaching her the basics of sewing and quilting. We have been meeting at her home. Taking my Bernina QE is not an option for travel too heavy let alone I would hate to jar up the electronics. I was thinking a light weight sewing machine would be nice.
I just don't know which one. I am thinking of a machine that is about $150-$200. I don't want a reall expensive one I would only use it when traveling.
You are all such a wealth of information, thanks for your help.
Have a great day,
Denise
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Sew and Vac has some reasonably priced ones. Check with your dealers they may have one that was turned in as a trade. Why not a Bernette???
Get a 221 Singer Featherweight since family wants to buy you one. Check on Ebay and such. They are lightweight and a real work horse. :D :D
Get a 221 Singer Featherweight since family wants to buy you one. Check on Ebay and such. They are lightweight and a real work horse. :D :D
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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The Janome Jem line of sewing machines has a really good rep among quilters, and they are lightweight. Here are some websites for them:
http://www.sewingroom.com/jem.htm
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/janome660jem.html
http://www.rosiescalicocupboard.com/
They vary in price depending on features. I think the Jem Gold Plus is the newest one with the most features.
http://www.sewingroom.com/jem.htm
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/janome660jem.html
http://www.rosiescalicocupboard.com/
They vary in price depending on features. I think the Jem Gold Plus is the newest one with the most features.
#5
I swear by my Janome Gem. It weighs only 11 pounds. I take it to classes all the time. It's highly portable and a real little workhorse. An expert quilter recommended it to me, so I purchased it for $199.00. It is the ONLY machine I have and I love it.
#8
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Location: currently central new jersey
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there's another current thread on the exact same subject. see if you can hunt it down to read further comments.
edit - here you go:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/28006.page
edit - here you go:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/28006.page
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