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Posted by Sparafucile on January 3, 2008, 8:08 am
Well,
After having Brother tell me that they were sending me my second
replacement machine, I've concluded that for $120, one gets not too
much of a machine...
I've been looking at the Viking Emerald 118, a made in Taiwan
machine; and the Prelude 370, Swedish-made, but now discontinued, both
of which sell for about $350.
There's not too many substantial reviews of these machines, just a
lot of "nice machine" reviews on the internet. Does anyone have any
experience or opinions about either?
Any suggestions of another machine that I should be looking at?
Many thanks!
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Ciao,
Serge
ŽI love cats because I take pleasure in my home; and little by
little, the cats become its visible soul.¡
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963
1/3/2008 8:04:26 AM
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on January 3, 2008, 8:32 am
Sparafucile wrote:
> Well,
>
> After having Brother tell me that they were sending me my second
> replacement machine, I've concluded that for $120, one gets not too
> much of a machine...
Too right! If your budget is that low, you'll get a lot more machine if
you look at pre-loved ones of the better makes like Bernina, Husqvarna,
Phaff, Elna... If you don't want a vast array of electronic stitches,
older all metal mechanicals can be an excellent way to go, but you need
to do your homework on the makes and models that are good, and know how
to tell a clapped out doorstop from a gently loved gem.
>
> I've been looking at the Viking Emerald 118, a made in Taiwan
> machine; and the Prelude 370, Swedish-made, but now discontinued, both
> of which sell for about $350.
Personally, I'd go for the Prelude. My Swedish built Lily 550, bought
in 1999, is still going strong, and I use her for most of my
professional dress making. Mind you, I do get her serviced every 9-18
months! Due for one now...
>
> There's not too many substantial reviews of these machines, just a
> lot of "nice machine" reviews on the internet. Does anyone have any
> experience or opinions about either?
>
> Any suggestions of another machine that I should be looking at?
For a new simple mechanical that will last for many years, take a look
at the Bernina 1008. I have a 1005, which is fab: kids love to sew on that.
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by enigma on January 3, 2008, 1:17 pm
> For a new simple mechanical that will last for many years,
> take a look at the Bernina 1008. I have a 1005, which is
> fab: kids love to sew on that.
i second this! i have the 1008. nice solid basic machine.
lee
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Posted by Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS on January 3, 2008, 12:47 pm
Sparafucile wrote:
>
> After having Brother tell me that they were sending me my second
> replacement machine, I've concluded that for $120, one gets not too
> much of a machine...
I am sorry that it took you that much trouble to learn that. But you
have, indeed, learned a valuable lesson.
> I've been looking at the Viking Emerald 118, a made in Taiwan
> machine; and the Prelude 370, Swedish-made, but now discontinued, both
> of which sell for about $350.
What do you want to use a machine for? If your funds are modest,
purchasing a mechanical machine that was built to use as a tool, not as
a toy, would give you the most bang for the buck. Hopefully someone
will post the How to Select a Machine (or whatever it is called) FAQ for
you.
--
Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your
work with excellence.
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Posted by BEI Design on January 3, 2008, 3:14 pm
Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply wrote:
> Hopefully someone will post the How to
> Select a Machine (or whatever it is called) FAQ for you.
www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm
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