i want a new sewing machine

[conny63malies]

My old one(well its like 6-7 years) only has a few different stitches and just doesnt work quite right anymore. I was quoted 75$ just for a overhaul, additional parts and labor not included. So i am looking atleast at 120$+. The machine only cost 129$. So i might as well invest a few bucks more and buy a new one. What are you guys use. Any particular brand or model that you like?.
I mainly want to use it for making clothes for the kids and little stuff around the house, like kitchen curtains, pillows..etc.
I dont really spend more than 250$.

 

[bamadominaker]

I have a Singer and I love it. I am looking into getting a babylock for quilting, my Singer has 3 different setting and 36 different stiching opitions and several different feet, buuton hole included. I am not sure of the series number though. I love mine. It was less than 250.00. I have an overlocker as well. I love my sewing machine because I can pick it up and carry it alond where ever I go. Good Luck. I would like to get the disney embrodier but it is still to high.
I will try to det the series number and let you know what it is.


Aimie

Singer has factory refurbished on there website and one is a quilting combo for 149.00.

 

[Bi0sC0mp]

brother is a nice one also walmart has a nice brother for $180

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4764726

 

[Parson's Wife]

I bought my singer thru Hancocks Fabric promotion. I don't have the serger (it's on my wish list)...also want an embroidery machine.
My mother gave me an older Singer...
When I had to purchase a foot pedal...I found out that it is expensive to repair, but they rarely need it...my machine is made with metal and not plastic parts. I paid about $300 15 years ago.
Mom has 5 and they are all going strong...some are over 25 years old. Her machines see alot!!! of use.

Edited to add: The reason I needed to replace my foot pedal, due to all my moves...it was lost.

 

[Wildsky]

I have the Babylock Esante - it does embroidery as well - its lovely, has a touch screen with a help menu etc.... LOVE IT
Edit to add - its pretty expensive, sorry I didn't read the $$$$$ Limit.

 

[bamadominaker]

Wildsky,

I have already annoucned that the Babylock has to be a Christmas/Birthday/Anniversary present, because of the price but it will be well worth it in the long run.


Aimie

 

[swiftfoot]

i have several machines but i wouldnt get a singer (they moved to japan)if you do get the older ones before they moved
i have a voyager 17 longarm quilting machine
2 antique singers
1 embroidery singer
1pacenette pc8500
1 janome quilter
i know im spoiled

 

[Wildsky]

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Yeah we used our tax return money a few years ago and bought it - and also the 8 thread overlocker with the coverstitch.

 

[conny63malies]

I got a overlock, but rarely use it. Its a pain in the rear to threat those. Is brother still american made?

 

[bamadominaker]

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Have you ever tried to tie a weavers knot and then pull them through, instead of rethreading everyone.