I have a Brother sewing machine that I have had for over 10 yrs. It's one of their very basic machines, I paid less than $100.00 for it and I love it! It has never let me down!
Maybe one day....It is worth it though... they're under warranty for quite a while too. Maybe placing a want-ad in the classifieds here might help? Never know who is upgrading and selling an older model. Or, check the specialty stores to see if they have a layaway/payment plan option.Gosh those are soo nice. I saw them at that sewing place up by KenMar liquors.. one was on sale for $300
I have a Brother CS-6000 computerized stitch. Love it!
I retired my Singer after finding out that nobody around wants to work on the old belt driven type machines.
but I love it and it keeps right on humming along.
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Those machines are good for very simple, straight stitching; repairing a hem, etc. I had one of those and it tore up within 4 months, because I was sewing patches/stripes on USAF battle dress uniforms. They are not meant for heavy duty sewing. But for sewing a simple quilt, or pattern, they're ok. Just make sure you keep it lubricated, and never sew over pins (like I did.. der! that will knock the timing out of whack and make the stitches skip/loose.) and it should last you for a while.
I'm sure you already know that though...just in case someone else is contemplating buying one; I thought I'd share my exp. with them. Like cars, I seem to tear up sewing machines quite a bit.. so far, my Janome has put up with me the longest.
For what I paid for it, it's definitely not a super high quality machine meant to last forever. If it was a car, it'd be a Chevy Aveo while the Janome would be a Caddy.Those machines are good for very simple, straight stitching; repairing a hem, etc. I had one of those and it tore up within 4 months, because I was sewing patches/stripes on USAF battle dress uniforms. They are not meant for heavy duty sewing. But for sewing a simple quilt, or pattern, they're ok. Just make sure you keep it lubricated, and never sew over pins (like I did.. der! that will knock the timing out of whack and make the stitches skip/loose.) and it should last you for a while.
I'm sure you already know that though...just in case someone else is contemplating buying one; I thought I'd share my exp. with them. Like cars, I seem to tear up sewing machines quite a bit.. so far, my Janome has put up with me the longest.
