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Need quality cheap sewing machine bringmewater@gmail.com 01-12-2007
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Posted by bringmewater@gmail.com on January 12, 2007, 7:54 am
You know how you can buy a cheap sony or panasonic and the quality is
usually very good? I"m looking for a sewing machine in the < $200
range with good quality. Even <$100 would be fine too. We don't need
features, just basics. The reviews from Walmart and Target are not
that good but they have a lot of machines.

What is a good basic machine that will last 20 years like our Nelco 605
did till the crap metal broke on the foot pressor lever and where can
we easily get it?

Thanks very much.


Posted by lldelso on January 12, 2007, 9:40 am
Hi there, this is the advice of someone who just started sewing a year
ago, so just throwing it out there in case it helps. A couple ideas
actually. My sewing machine is a refurbished computerized brother
CS8060. We got it from overstock.com and it's perfect for me but surely
not for everyone. You can search there for the brand you want and see
if they have any. Be sure to pay attention to the condition, such as
new or refurbished. I have had no problem with my refurb but you may
have other opinions on it. (I take that back, I sort of had a problem
but it turns out that when you wind the bobbin you open up a door that
swings up from the top of the machine and part of the winding mechanism
is actually on that door...if you don't hold the door in place it can
bounce a bit and cause the bobbin to wind horribly, however ever since
I realized what was happening everything has worked perfectly.) ANYHOW.
Point is, this machine is great for me but I don't know how it will be
in 10 years. SO. You can check overstock and places like slickdeals for
a good price. Or enter "panasonic sewing machine" into a Froogle search
(part of google) and it pulls up a couple results. Try other brands too
because there were not a ton of panasonic and no sony's. Maybe sony has
a new name for their machines. That may help get you some ideas. Good
luck!! Hope this has been some help at least!
-laura


bringmewater@gmail.com wrote:
> You know how you can buy a cheap sony or panasonic and the quality is
> usually very good? I"m looking for a sewing machine in the < $200
> range with good quality. Even <$100 would be fine too. We don't need
> features, just basics. The reviews from Walmart and Target are not
> that good but they have a lot of machines.
>
> What is a good basic machine that will last 20 years like our Nelco 605
> did till the crap metal broke on the foot pressor lever and where can
> we easily get it?
>
> Thanks very much.


Posted by bringmewater@gmail.com on January 12, 2007, 10:47 am
I was only using panasonic/sony as an analogy. I don't think I want a
sewing machine by them. I want a mainstream brand that is new though
and not a refurb of any kind. New only recommendations please. Very
appreciated


Posted by Jon on January 11, 2007, 9:06 pm
If you can raise your limit a little, you will probably be able to get an
outstanding mechanical machine. I have a 20 year old New Home Schoolmate
2015, it has morphed into the Janome Schoolmate 3015, and is specifically
built for schools, you can't kill the machine with a cannon, and it still
purrs like a kitten. Be sure you ask whether the gears are plastic or
metal, and what (if any) parts are plastic, if it has moving parts that are
made of plastic, forget it and find something else. You might also look at
the site patternreview.com, they have a lot of machine reviews.

Jon

>I was only using panasonic/sony as an analogy. I don't think I want a
> sewing machine by them. I want a mainstream brand that is new though
> and not a refurb of any kind. New only recommendations please. Very
> appreciated
>



Posted by bringmewater@gmail.com on January 12, 2007, 12:47 pm
So, every machine at Walmart or Target is junk? Singer, Brother ?


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