Sewing Machines - a different sort of egghead. - Page 5

Not Afraid · 11-20-2008, 10:02 PM

I've realized that there are three very important words when describing a new sewing machine: Built-in Needle Threader

DreadPirateRoberts · 11-20-2008, 10:06 PM

We have a Singer Rocketeer, and a Bernina. Mrs. DPR really likes the Bernina, it costs a little more, but the quality really shows.

JWBear · 11-20-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bewitched

I'd love to know which Husqvarna Viking Helen has.

Husqvarna! That's what my mother had! I remember that strange name.

Kevy Baby · 11-20-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Husqvarna! That's what my mother had! I remember that strange name.

They made (make?) motorcycles too!

JWBear · 11-20-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

They made (make?) motorcycles too!

Kevy Baby · 11-21-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

No, seriously. I remember them from watching motocross races in the 70's. Apparently, they are still doing making them.

Prudence · 11-21-2008, 09:02 AM

I have a Bernina. I like it, but it's a little finicky at times.

Disneyphile · 11-21-2008, 11:13 AM

I have the $169 machine from Costco, and I love it!

My last Brother machine from there held up for 10 years until it fell 6 feet to a hard floor.

I sewed everything from denim and heavy canvas to chiffon and silk.

But, yeah... the new machine runs fantastic, and it comes with a load of extra feet, like a rolled hem foot (which is a godsend), and the accessories alone are worth more than the cost of the whole package. (Some of the feet sell for $30 each.) It also includes a detachable platform which helps when sewing larger projects.

My only gripe - the "hard case" is more like a hard cover. It has no bottom, but it does help to protect the machine.

Morrigoon · 11-21-2008, 11:23 AM

I think either door #2 or door #3 there, NA

Disneyphile · 11-21-2008, 11:36 AM

Oooooh. I see they have my serger for $199. That's a good price, and it's an awesome serger too.

11-20-2008, 10:02 PM	#41
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I've realized that there are three very important words when describing a new sewing machine: Built-in Needle Threader
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DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	We have a Singer Rocketeer, and a Bernina. Mrs. DPR really likes the Bernina, it costs a little more, but the quality really shows.
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I have a Bernina. I like it, but it's a little finicky at times. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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11-21-2008, 11:13 AM	#48
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I have the $169 machine from Costco, and I love it! My last Brother machine from there held up for 10 years until it fell 6 feet to a hard floor. I sewed everything from denim and heavy canvas to chiffon and silk. But, yeah... the new machine runs fantastic, and it comes with a load of extra feet, like a rolled hem foot (which is a godsend), and the accessories alone are worth more than the cost of the whole package. (Some of the feet sell for $30 each.) It also includes a detachable platform which helps when sewing larger projects. My only gripe - the "hard case" is more like a hard cover. It has no bottom, but it does help to protect the machine.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I think either door #2 or door #3 there, NA __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Oooooh. I see they have my serger for $199. That's a good price, and it's an awesome serger too.
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