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Posted by Taria on July 29, 2006, 11:33 pm
at that price you want to look at used machines. An old Singer
401 or 500 would be great tough machines.
Taria
duh wrote:
> I know this type of discussion usually starts a war, but just looking at
> possible options. I had to take my Janome 5124 in for adjustment today.
> I was sewing a backpack and going through thick fabric layers.
>
> The machine has not been adjusted in 5 years, so it might not have been
> the fabric throwing it off. It has served me well with my shirts
> though. But its supposed to be able to handle heavy duty work too.
>
> I'm looking for an inexpensive (<$300) machine (yeah, I know, dream on),
> with straight stitch and zig-zag. I want strong and durable, and not a
> lot of bells and whistles.
>
> I usually sew my own shirts, but am venturing into some outdoor gear.
>
> I was in JoAnns today, dropping off my machine for repair, and the woman
> kept trying to show me more and more expensive machines (all Huskys),
> even though I kept telling her I wasn't willing to spend that. Kept
> saying "This tells you what foot to put on, etc", like being a guy, I
> must need a bunch of help.
>
> Seems I remember Pfaff has some rugged basic machines, but can't
> remember the models.
>
>
>
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