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I have a Husqvarna Viking and I got to do some emb...

2011-02-26T14:42:37.634-06:00

I have a Husqvarna Viking and I got to do some embroidery at the time. I just couldn't get into it. Now I just use it for basics. So my advice would be to stick to the basics and not go too cheap or you'll get frustrated. The overstock refurbished idea sounds like a good one.

Well, mine is a Brother and I love it. Mine was a...

2011-02-24T19:29:08.687-06:00

Well, mine is a Brother and I love it. Mine was a refurb from Overstock and I love it. Mine sews very smoothly. My daughter has a $80 machine, also a brother, very basic that I refuse to sew on. It's practically jumps off the table when it sews. HATE that thing! My main advice is to make sure and get a "drop in bobbin". My daughter's isn't "drop in" and it's a pain in the A__ __!

Sweet Dawn..My Grandmother Was A Full-Time Seamstr...

2011-02-23T10:16:37.734-06:00

Sweet Dawn..My Grandmother Was A Full-Time Seamstress. Made Her Life's Living By Sewing. She Swore By "Singer". I Was Honored To Have Received It In Her Last Will And Testament But Have Never Had To Courage To Use It. Too Many Memories.

With That Said, My Husband's First Christmas Gift To Me Was A "Singer". I've Had It For Nearly 38 Years And It Still Operates Like A Charm! So I Suppose You See Where I'm Going With This. SINGER Gets My Vote! Hope You Can Find An Older Model, They're Made To Last.

In Closing, I Want To Thank You From The Bottome Of My Heart For Leaving Such A Heartfelt Comment After Sharing In My Interview. Your Words Flew Right Into My Spirit..And I Truly Mean That! You Are Such A Sweet Lady And I'm Honored To Call You Friend. Sending You Love And A Big Southern Hug This Morning, Terri

My advice is to get the best one you can afford, b...

2011-02-23T04:02:51.825-06:00

My advice is to get the best one you can afford, because if it doesn't sew well, it may turn you off sewing forever.

My first one, given to me by my mother upon graduating from high school, lasted a good 20 years or so. I upgraded to a Kenmore back in the early 90s, and this was when they had the metal Janome insides, not the plastic parts like today.

I still have that one, and use it as a back-up machine, since I bought a used Bernina a couple of years ago. The guy who has serviced my Kenmore advised me not to get rid of it, because they don't make them that well anymore. (Isn't that true about most anything?)

So you might check with sewing machine repair shops or other dealers to see if they have any refurbished good machines. It probably won't cost you any more than a new one and may be a better machine.

I have a $99 30 year old singer. It works fine! h...

2011-02-22T21:33:35.136-06:00

I have a $99 30 year old singer. It works fine! hahah
(for sewing pieces of fabric together, nothing fancy!)
good luck!
gail