sewing machine
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My MIL's sewing machine just died. She was wondering what type of machine to buy now. She does some quilting and mending of jeans etc. I have a Bernina 445 but she is not looking to spend that much. What would you recommend? I think she would like to sat under $500.00. She would just like the basics. Any help would be wonderful.
#2
Originally Posted by PALS65
My MIL's sewing machine just died. She was wondering what type of machine to buy now. She does some quilting and mending of jeans etc. I have a Bernina 445 but she is not looking to spend that much. What would you recommend? I think she would like to sat under $500.00. She would just like the basics. Any help would be wonderful.
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I live out side of austin and lately bben watching craig'slist for austin they have had and still have some really nice machine on there. you might look in your area for used machine.or go to a shop for a used. right now on my CL there is Breaina Pff. Janoina etc can't seem to spell right today
#5
Now mind you, this is JMO, but the newer machines don't like to sew jeans that much. At least my 2 don't. I have a 301A that will sew through pretty much anything. I got it for under $200 and she sews like a dream!.. You might look into one of those.. it's way under your budget..
#6
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I would tell her to buy a good used machine. The old machines have the basics. Older machines typically require much less maintenience, partially because they have all metal parts. Yep they are heavier , but that is because plastic weighs less. There is a reason that so many older machines are still in service. Easy to repair, and simple operations( no computer). Computer machines are sensitive to humidity, magnets, and typically cost more to repair. I have several machines, the old Non - computerized machine is the most reliable.
She can get a great older machine for less than $200.00. If she goes to a sewing machine shop ( a sew and vac) they will offer some kind of warrenty and will have "tuned" it up prior to selling.
She can get a great older machine for less than $200.00. If she goes to a sewing machine shop ( a sew and vac) they will offer some kind of warrenty and will have "tuned" it up prior to selling.
#7
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Location: Greenville, Alabama
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There's a Kenmore that is highly rated that sells for a little under $200 and then the next one up is about $300. They are made by Janome and sew really well. Mine doesn't want to do FMQuilting but then she wouldn't need that sounds like.
#8
Originally Posted by mama's place
There's a Kenmore that is highly rated that sells for a little under $200 and then the next one up is about $300. They are made by Janome and sew really well. Mine doesn't want to do FMQuilting but then she wouldn't need that sounds like.
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