Sewing Machines

[KingFish]

Originally Posted by Pandora

I retired my Singer after finding out that nobody around wants to work on the old belt driven type machines.

Take it to Dunkirk Sew and Vac. Those guys are good and reasonable priced.

[luvscats]

I have an old belt driven Singer. Dunkirk Sew/Vac put a new belt on and made an adjustment to my machine. It's one of those old black Singers from the 40s/50s. It really doesn't do anything fancy :) but I love it and it keeps right on humming along.

Anyway, I'd check with them to see what they have on hand for sale. Good luck!

[Dymphna]

I have a Brother and I like it. Brother is made by Singer.

[Dougstermd (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Dymphna

I have a Brother and I like it. Brother is made by Singer.

I only had a sister. I always wished I had a brother

[HouseCat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Dymphna

I have a Brother and I like it. Brother is made by Singer.

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. lol

[Four*Leaf*Farm]

Originally Posted by HouseCat

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. lol

I'm saving up for a Janome... I've made up my mind... I do so much sewing... feedbags, canvas, jeans, you name it... I made all my cloth diapers on the singer.. it could barely get one done...I need a tough one.

[huntr1]

Originally Posted by HouseCat

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. lol

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.