Recommendation for machine

Posted by Chambers on September 7, 2006, 7:41 pm

Hi,

I need to purchase a sewing machine for occasional use.The machine will be
used for minor garment repairs and perhaps some craft projects. I don't want
to spend more than $200 on a machine.

Thanks in advance.

Posted by BEI Design on September 7, 2006, 7:45 pm

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There is a "what machine should I buy" FAQ.
www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm

With that budget, I'd recommend you look for a gently used
top-of-the line used machine from the 50s-60s. More
specifically, a Singer 401a.

Beverly

Posted by IMS on September 7, 2006, 10:49 pm

On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 16:45:48 -0700, "BEI Design"

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I second Beverly's recommendation! The Singer 401 is a joy to use!

-Irene

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Posted by Chambers on September 8, 2006, 9:02 am

A friend suggested I consider the following machines:

BL16 an BL22 from Babylock
Bernette 65 from Bernina

I really would like a new machine. What do you think about my friends
suggestion?

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Posted by Kate Dicey on September 8, 2006, 10:29 am

Chambers wrote:

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I bought the Singer 117 Featherweight II for my mum last year. Compact,
light weight, easy to operate, nice little machine (I tested it
thoroughly so I could teach her how to use the bits she wasn't familiar
with). This year my dealer is selling the Frister & Rossman Cub SP in
that slot as he thought the newer 118 wasn't as good as the 117.

I'm not keen on the Bernette range: there are better machines out there
for the same money. The current crop of Brothers look encouraging.

Dunno anything about the Babylocks: we don't see many of their sewing
machines here in the UK, though the sergers/overlockers are quite
popular. Talk to your dealer, and don't forget to look carefully at
what he/she has in the pre-loved department as well.

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