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Help With The Best Sewing Machine.
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I am looking to buy a new sewing machine - I don't want to spend loads if possible.
dont want a piece of crap but dont want an expensive top of line one
I was thinking it'd be good to have one that is quite versatile, and can perform various functions as well as general sewing
(I have an overlocker so dont need that function)
does anyone know of any hidden gems etc? any recommendations?
thanks
dont want a piece of crap but dont want an expensive top of line one
I was thinking it'd be good to have one that is quite versatile, and can perform various functions as well as general sewing
(I have an overlocker so dont need that function)
does anyone know of any hidden gems etc? any recommendations?
thanks
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I've been fairly disappointed in new machines, but bought a 1950s knocked -about machine on ebay. It looks like hell and sews like a dream. Solid as a rock too.
I've been fairly disappointed in new machines, but bought a 1950s knocked -about machine on ebay. It looks like hell and sews like a dream. Solid as a rock too.
yeah i know what you mean - some machines, no matter how good they sound, just aren't 'right', and then you use some cheap one or some old thing and its amazing
thats why i asked - some must have bought some cheap bargain, or even a no-brand one and its been amazing
i dont sew that often, but when i do i need to be able to do whatever is needed for work - i cannot have it messing up, or being a crap - so i thought id see whats out there rather than just buy a top of the range one
i cant buy a 2nd hand one off ebay etc - as ive had too many that play up - the faults can be so hit and miss that you dont notice for ages - at least with new i have some guarantee
thats why i asked - some must have bought some cheap bargain, or even a no-brand one and its been amazing
i dont sew that often, but when i do i need to be able to do whatever is needed for work - i cannot have it messing up, or being a crap - so i thought id see whats out there rather than just buy a top of the range one
i cant buy a 2nd hand one off ebay etc - as ive had too many that play up - the faults can be so hit and miss that you dont notice for ages - at least with new i have some guarantee
Without reading any other answers.... my Godmother died in 1079. She left me £300. I bought a chest freezer (2nd hand and cheap) and a Bernina sewing machine. That machine is still going strong (I needed to replace the pedal 10 years ago) and clothed my children, myself and husband as well as sewing yards of curtains, duvet covers etc.. I even sewed tent canvas with it! I am now moving back to UK from France and one of my treasures is my reliable Bernina. Hope this helps. :)
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