Sewing Machines - a different sort of egghead.

[Kevy Baby]

I thought that was Ally's (being as it is pink!)

[Matterhorn Fan]

Ally can have one, too. It's only 29.99 at Target.com.

[lindyhop]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

Growing up, our next door neighbor had a machine with a treadle, loved that thing. I'm all thumbs, and flopped in sewing class. Think the Rachel character in The Trouble With Angels, that was me in home economics.

I learned on an old treadle machine, I think it belonged to my grandmother.

I have a Montgomery Ward machine in my closet with an impossibly tangled bobbin. It's been that way for years and I never liked it enough to bother to fix it. But I'm coming across more situations where I'd like to be able to sew. My thought was to get something inexpensive...that is, until I started reading this thread.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

Hey NA! I found you a new sewing machine!

You didn't read the tag on that machine, did you, Matterhorn Fan? It's the one that starts out Pursuant to state and federal statutes... and goes on for a paragraph, then ends Said sewing machine may only be used to make pink fun fur throw pillows. Any other use is a violation of state and federal law.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Oh no! Anything but Fun Fur!

[lashbear]

How come everyone uses "Fun Fur" ? Doesn't anyone use "Woe Fur" anymore ?

[Kevy Baby]

I prefer no fur: a Brazilian

[Not Afraid]

I'm resurrecting this ancient thread for 2 reasons.

1. My machine is starting to falter
2. CostCo has a decent deal on a machine
3. I can't afford the machine of my dreams

So, this is what I'm considering:

For a whopping $119 - Brother Computerized
77-Stitch Function
Sewing Machine

Accessories: Zipper Insertion, Darning, Twin-needle Stitching
and Button Sewing

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Or for $169
Brother Computerized
110-Stitch Function
Sewing Machine

Includes: Hard Case and
Quilting Accessories

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For $399
I can splurge and get this one, but I think I'd rather get serious at this price.
Brother® LB-6770THRD Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Bonus: 12-pc Thread Pack
Includes: 4" x 4" Embroidery Frame, Needles, Tools
& Bobbin Clips





Thoughts?

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm resurrecting this ancient thread for 2 reasons.

Its too bad I don't know anyone who knows about sewing machines


She's at a sewing class as I write this, but I will tell her to log in and throw in her two cents.

[bewitched]

I'm not terribly familiar with Brother machines. But unless you embroider, I'd nix the 3rd one.

For my $$, I'd look at this (I do a moderate amount of sewing):


Kenmore 15343.

This is the modern version of the machine I've had for about 25 years. Nothing fancy. Nothing "electronic". A basic, user friendly, low maintenence machine. And right now, you can get $5 off making it $84.99!



I'd love to know which Husqvarna Viking Helen has. Whichever one it is, I envy it...they make awesomely cool sewing machines.