Small portable sewing machines
#1
I was thinking about getting a small light weight sewing machine to use upstairs in my dining room or kitchen once in a while instead of lugging my heavier Baby Lock. Hancock Fabrics has two Janome machines on sale. One is a Sew Mini with a zigzag stitch for $50 and a Janome 3128 with 8 stitches for $90.
Does anyone know anything about these and if you have one or have used either one, what do you think about them - how they sew, etc.
Thanks for your info.
Does anyone know anything about these and if you have one or have used either one, what do you think about them - how they sew, etc.
Thanks for your info.
#5
Don't know anything about those but I got a small Brother machine from Walmart for $70 which works well and is light enough for me to carry in a bag slung over my shoulder. I wouldn't do much FMQ with it but is fine for piecing and home sewing and carrying to classes.
Bj
Bj
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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I have an Elna 1400, small enough that it fits in my rolling wire cart and weighs very little. I call it my Little Trooper, goes everywhere with me and runs like a top. I keep a walking foot on it all the time so I can set it on the kitchen table for sewing binding.
One small machine to take along is a good investment, that is why they are called "portable".
Carol J.
One small machine to take along is a good investment, that is why they are called "portable".
Carol J.
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Originally Posted by May in Jersey
I have a Jem Gold that I take to workshops, lightweight and sews very well.
Me too - also have the Jem Platinum - love them both
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: IL
Posts: 2,671
The Sew Mini was a huge disappointment for me, very pound, AC adaptor got scary hot. But others have said theirs isn't like that... Kenmore Mini Ultra is better, like the Janome Hello Kitty. I got one for $50 from Sears.com, but I actually have used it. I'd go with a small Kenmore, Janome, or Brother.
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