Travel sewing machine
#1
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Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
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Now that I figured out how to do this, I may become a pest...
I am approaching retirement and am anxious to get back into sewing and quilting. I have a lovely sewing and embroidery machine that I hesitate dragging to classes and sewing guild meetings. Not only is it heavy, but I am concerned that I may damage it.
I am considering purchasing a smaller machine and would appreciate your input. I am considering a Brother 900D. I think I would enjoy the Disney embroidery options. There are so many options......
Any thoughts?
I am approaching retirement and am anxious to get back into sewing and quilting. I have a lovely sewing and embroidery machine that I hesitate dragging to classes and sewing guild meetings. Not only is it heavy, but I am concerned that I may damage it.
I am considering purchasing a smaller machine and would appreciate your input. I am considering a Brother 900D. I think I would enjoy the Disney embroidery options. There are so many options......
Any thoughts?
#2
I can't help you a lot here. I just kept my older Bernina to take with me, when I bought the newer Bernina. Yes, it still weighs quite a bit, but then I never seem to be able to travel light, I take everything except the kitchen sink!
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I love Featherweights. I love all those old Singer machines. I could become a collector. Problem is, I would be considered a pack rat because I have a problem parting with things I love.
At my sewing guild, we do some garment sewing and I thought the built in stitches of some of the newer models would be useful.
Also, because I have a goodly number of Grandchildren, I thought Disney embroidery designs would be fun.
Disney designs may be my real reason for wanting this machine.....the issue of toting around my big machine may be my justification. I am pretty good at justifying my wants.
At my sewing guild, we do some garment sewing and I thought the built in stitches of some of the newer models would be useful.
Also, because I have a goodly number of Grandchildren, I thought Disney embroidery designs would be fun.
Disney designs may be my real reason for wanting this machine.....the issue of toting around my big machine may be my justification. I am pretty good at justifying my wants.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northern Indiana
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I have the Brother SE270D And love it ! Actually I now have three Brothers and love them all. I have never had any major issues with my machines , I just wish I had more time to use them :?
And have no few that you will become a pest ... that is why we are all here to get help and advice from each other. I ask a LOT of questions also 8)
Sharon
And have no few that you will become a pest ... that is why we are all here to get help and advice from each other. I ask a LOT of questions also 8)
Sharon
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: currently central new jersey
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Originally Posted by deedum
I bought a Janome Jem platinum, just for that reason. Great to travel with, bell sand whistles too! Lightweight and small, love it!
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