How many sewing machines do I need?????
08-07-2011, 03:14 AM
#51
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Yeah, that seems like a lot to me, but then, I have only 4. I have my newest Scandinavia 400 (the cheapest thing Viking makes), plus my old Singer 630 that I bought used when I lived on Staten Island, a Singer 301A that I purchased from Ebay last year, and my Featherweight that I just got last week from Craig's list! Had to drive an hour one way to pick it up, but I figured it was worth it. :-D
08-07-2011, 03:17 AM
#52
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I have 5. 3 of them are embroidery machines, one is for taking to quilt guild when we have a class, one I took to my daughters, because she always either brings me stuff to alter or mend when I go see her or she comes to see me, then I have to mail it back to her. She lives in Ogdensburg, NY, I live in Tennessee.
I also have 2 sergers (one is at my daughters) and a professional hemming machine.
How many can I use at one time? 2
I am looking for an antique machine, that I can afford. LOL
I also have 2 sergers (one is at my daughters) and a professional hemming machine.
How many can I use at one time? 2
I am looking for an antique machine, that I can afford. LOL
08-07-2011, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackberry
I just recently acquired a 1903 Singer 127 that was free from an Estate Sale. Sent it to my repair man for servicing and just got it back yesterday. What a beauty. Also I recently bought a Singer 201 Centennial on Craig's List for $10. A short time later I went to another estate sale looking for the blonde Singer sewing cabinet that was listed and, what a surprise, it had a 15-91 Singer inside, both items for $65. This got me to thinking, I wonder how many machines do my quilting friends have. I have a total of 11, One Universal, my first sewing machine that is nearly 40 years old, a Brother CS6000i, 2 Singer 201's, a Janome Mini Sew, A 1903 Singer 127, 2 Singer Featherweights. a Singer 15-91, a Singer 301A and a Singer 66 Treadle that was given to me by my MIL. My repairman says I have a nice collection.
08-07-2011, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LyndaOH
Apparently I need eight, because that's exactly how many I have. I'm going to sell a few soon, though... I swear. No, really, I am.
08-07-2011, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackberry
I just recently acquired a 1903 Singer 127 that was free from an Estate Sale. Sent it to my repair man for servicing and just got it back yesterday. What a beauty. Also I recently bought a Singer 201 Centennial on Craig's List for $10. A short time later I went to another estate sale looking for the blonde Singer sewing cabinet that was listed and, what a surprise, it had a 15-91 Singer inside, both items for $65. This got me to thinking, I wonder how many machines do my quilting friends have. I have a total of 11, One Universal, my first sewing machine that is nearly 40 years old, a Brother CS6000i, 2 Singer 201's, a Janome Mini Sew, A 1903 Singer 127, 2 Singer Featherweights. a Singer 15-91, a Singer 301A and a Singer 66 Treadle that was given to me by my MIL. My repairman says I have a nice collection.
08-07-2011, 03:38 AM
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The question is how many do you want? I have 15, including freebies, treadles, serger, and modern cheapies. There are at least four set up around the house for me and DD to use. Oh yes, they all get used, trying to get teenagers interested in sewing.
08-07-2011, 03:43 AM
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I have 8 right now but 3 of them were bought because I was running a sewing club where I teach. I have a babylock, a newish singer, a small cheap Brother for classes, two heavy old machines which run well, an old Europro, a Bernette which had a foot control problem that I fixed, and a 1913 Singer 66 red eye that I am still rehabbing. But which is working. I mostly use the newish Singer, the Babylock, and the treadle.
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