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Posted by AK&DStrohl on February 9, 2008, 10:58 am
>> Well, DH managed to completely throw me for a loop tonight. He was
>> thinking about the "rebates" that the govt approved in addition to the
>> regular tax refund and told me to think honestly about what machine I
>> *really* want - sewing machine, embroidery machine, whatever.
>> AND one that will benefit my business. Ah yes, that's the
>> kicker....whatever I decide on will actually get to be deducted on 2008
>> taxes as a business expense <sigh>. However, I REALLY want an embroidery
>> machine so that I can take my business even farther than I had originally
>> hoped for this year.
Larisa,
If you're going to be doing this for a paying business you should probably
look into buying a professional machine. Mainly from the standpoint of the
quantity of work you will be wanting it to do *and* warranties of home
sewing machines do not cover commercial applications of the 'home' machine.
Something to consider,
AK in PA
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Posted by Sarah Dale on February 9, 2008, 2:55 pm
AK&DStrohl wrote:
> If you're going to be doing this for a paying business you should probably
> look into buying a professional machine. Mainly from the standpoint of the
> quantity of work you will be wanting it to do *and* warranties of home
> sewing machines do not cover commercial applications of the 'home' machine.
Hmm.... I think the Husqvarna Vikings come with some sort of warranty
for home business use - it's a while since I bought mine and I didn't
need that feature but it sticks in the mind. Kate will know I'm sure!
Worth checking out. I love both my HV sewing machine (TOL NON embroidery
purchased about 4 years ago now and my HV 936 serger (5 thread plus
cover stitch). They are solid and produce a good stitch.
You may want to look at getting a cover stitch only serger to complement
a four thread serger to avoid having to swap a single machine between
modes. If you think you're going to be making curtains (which I doubt
knowing you) you may want a blind stitch machine.
HTH
Sarah
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Posted by Emily Bengston on February 9, 2008, 2:57 am
On 2/8/08 6:08 PM, in article xMudnfLQ5IZ3czHanZ2dnUVZ_sjinZ2d@comcast.com,
> Well, DH managed to completely throw me for a loop tonight. He was
> thinking about the "rebates" that the govt approved in addition to the
> regular tax refund and told me to think honestly about what machine I
> *really* want - sewing machine, embroidery machine, whatever.
>
> He said we should take the money that we get from the additional rebate
> and put it towards me having a proper machine and one that I really
> want, AND one that will benefit my business. Ah yes, that's the
> kicker....whatever I decide on will actually get to be deducted on 2008
> taxes as a business expense <sigh>. However, I REALLY want an
> embroidery machine so that I can take my business even farther than I
> had originally hoped for this year.
>
> Anybody got any good suggestions on a sewing machine or embroidery machine??
>
> Larisa, still reeling and off to do more research
That's absolutely fantastic! All of us have a variety of machines and we
all love the ones we have; soo my suggestion is look online at the different
brands, see what each has to offer in way of lessons, freebies, you know the
routine; the try out a few different ones in the stores and find the
particular one with which you feel most comfortable.
I have both a Pfaff 7560 and the new Baby Lock & love both of them. I can
move from one to the either with ease; although like others on the group, I
have an old Singer Slant-Needle that I use much of the time for regular
sewing. It's a 1960 with fashion discs that make a large variety of
stitches. Sometimes the DGD will ask if I'll use the ribbon stitch on it
for one of her dresses or skirts. She is 9-YO and has a mind of her own.
I wIsh you lots of luck in your quest.
Emily
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Posted by betsey on February 9, 2008, 2:23 pm
On Feb 8, 7:08=EF=BF=BDpm, offkilterquilter
> Well, DH managed to completely throw me for a loop tonight. =EF=BF=BDHe wa=
s
> thinking about the "rebates" that the govt approved in addition to the
> regular tax refund and told me to think honestly about what machine I
> *really* want - sewing machine, embroidery machine, whatever.
>
> He said we should take the money that we get from the additional rebate
> and put it towards me having a proper machine and one that I really
> want, AND one that will benefit my business. =EF=BF=BDAh yes, that's the
> kicker....whatever I decide on will actually get to be deducted on 2008
> taxes as a business expense <sigh>. =EF=BF=BDHowever, I REALLY want an
> embroidery machine so that I can take my business even farther than I
> had originally hoped for this year.
>
> Anybody got any good suggestions on a sewing machine or embroidery machine=
??
>
> Larisa, still reeling and off to do more research
larisa--
i have a babylock ellure that i truly do love. it's NOT my workhorse
sewing machine...but, it does sew well and does a great job on
embroidery.
i think it's wonderful the encouragement the DH is giving you with
this...enjoy!
betsey
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Posted by offkilterquilter on February 9, 2008, 8:36 pm
Thanks for all of the replies!! I've made a list of the machines that
all of you have suggested and will be researching them through a couple
of different avenues that I have available to me.
I convinced DH that today would be a good "research" day - me for
embroidery machines, him for flat screen tvs. COincidentally, the 2
stores I had in mind were right next to each other!! (Yes, yes, devious
mind and all that). However, instead of taking our son to look at tvs,
he actually stayed and wandered through the store while I got some
demonstrations on the 2 Vikings that were making me drool. Sadly, they
are both a bit out of the price range this go 'round. Not so sad is
that, if this whols business goes as I hope, I should be able to upgrade
to one of them within a year or 2...provided I sock away as much money
out of each but as I can and still have money for supplies and such.
I'm honestly still not 100% sure about an embroidery machine, though I
know it will allow me to expand a bit. The whole "needs specific
threads" issue that has been brought up with some of the machines is a
HUGE turn off for me. I do know that I want one that I can connect to
the computer for designs and preferably one that doesn't take thread
that will cost an arm and a leg per spool...other than that, who knows.
Right now, the machines that get regular use are the Brother serger that
I got for Christmas/birthday and the old Kenmore (17 years and never
been to the shop, though the presser foot takeup lever is starting to
get loose, so it might go in soon). I have a EuroPro that I really only
bought for the decorative stitches that I like to use on quilts and my
DDs clothes, but for the time being (at least until the sewing room gets
it's turn at being remodeled), it lives in the closet.
As for making curtains and such....pretty much anything goes, though I
think, given the ages of my children, I will have to decline anything
that is too racy or goes against the republican leanings of the area
that we live in (think drag queen costumes, etc.). Granted, I could
have a lot of fun making them, but....want to watch what the kids are
exposed to.
Anyway, thanks again for the suggestions, I am off ot research them
now...figure I have 6 months or so to research, test out, and make a
final decision.
Larisa
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