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| I have always been an avid crafter, but am now determined to buy a sewing machine and teach myself how to sew and quilt... americana wall crafts, table runners, baby quilts, things for around the house. I want the capability to go into large quilts later if I choose.... but for now the smaller things are what I want to do. Quilting is a must, I want to be able to do embroidery designs with it, different stitches, lots of fun stuff... I want a machine that can do all of this and have room for me to "grow into".... a good all around machine.. but I don't want to get overwhelmed. I want a machine that is easy to use, is very good, and isn't TOO pricey. Any suggestions?
Edited by armywfe 2007-08-19 10:30 PM
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| Remember you always get what you pay for. A less expensive machine can be a hassel in poor quality and workmanship and trouble in sewing. Do your reserch and try all the machines that you can have the sales person show you how the machine works then ask if you can play for a little while. Tell them you are doing your homework at present and comparing companys. Take notes on what you like about the machine. Elemanate those that are not a fit for you and go back to the ones you like. I suggest asking where the machine is made since some are made in countrys that standards are low. Many big companys now make the machines in places like Korea to save money so if it is swiss design it maybe made in Korea or other places. Each machine could be made in a different company and have that companys name on it. I have not done this homework in a while but check out Elna, Viking, Baby Lock, Singer, Bernina and Brother. I ask you to do this since I could tell you the brand X is the best but what fits for me wont for you. Good hunting! | |
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| Victor,
You are asking for a lot from an inexpensive machine. After you have tested out the top models, you might think about purchasing a used machine than someone traded up models for. Of course, that will assume you are in tight with your selected machine vendor. I've used a bunch of them, except for Pfaff (which I understand are very good), including commercial units. I learned with a Bernina. I do not craft much, but I do quilt. Heavy crafters like the Esante, Pfaff, Bernina. I hate messing with tension, so for me the best is Bernina. My mother loved her Esante and she wore out a Bernina 1130. Consider used, then you can get a more expsive unit at a lower price. Good luck.
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| Have you bought your new machine yet? About 10 years ago I was sewing with an old new home machine
(about 1965 model) I had been lusting after a "new" machine for some time. Walked into a shop and fell in love with a new Esante. 3,200 dollars later plus 1,000 for the software and probably that much for a computer which I had never had. I enjoyed that machine but I never got my moneies worth out of the embroidery machine. They are really great but you really need to decide if you are going to utilize that embroidery side of the machine. Last year my husband bought me another machine, a Janome 9700, the reason I chose it it the embroidery side of the machine is so convenient and not a separate piece of equipment, all you have to do is push a button for the embroidery unit. But of course none of the new machine was compatible with the old software. So you have to start all over. Try to take a friend with you to check out the new machines. Try not to get to over enthusiastic while shopping and never buy one without coming back a second day with time to think about the machine.
All of that said. I have recently enherited my grandmother's featherweight. And my old New Home has come home to roost. I would never never never..... I repeat never.. tell my husband that I have recently decided , if I knew then what I knew now I would seriously think about "not buying the new machine at all" Telling someone that is wanting a new embroidery machine is very difficultfor that person to hear and understand. buy used. thats my moto. I now realize I will never get my monies worth from those embroidery machines. Those old machines sew so beautifully. As far as quilting goes the size of the neck opening is the only important thing on the machine.
I say buy an old featherweight if you can there is absolutley nothing that sews those quilt pieces together like the FW. then let us know what you decide on.
And thats all I got to say about that. Life is just a box of chocolates. | |
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new to sewing...what machine do I buy?