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From: niki80
Date: 04-14-2004, 02:53 PM (1 of 9)
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Hi there, I have never really sown before and i am looking to bye sewing machine to do just simple crafting and around the house things. I have gone to a dealer and looked at a baby lock BL6300, but it is more than i can afford. I saw a singer sewing machine model # 6038 on several different sites with mostly all the same features for a lot less money. I was wondering if it is worth buying. I am not going to be doing a lot of sewing and I know that some of the lower end singer machines are made with plastic parts. Does any one know anything about this particular one or other machines that are worth looking at? thanks niki |
User: niki80
Member since: 04-14-2004 Total posts: 3 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 04-14-2004, 04:35 PM (2 of 9)
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Niki if you think you want to try a Singer machine, go to a Singer dealer. The Singer machines that are sold by Sears are not very good machines and neither are the ones you can buy at discount stores (i.e., Wal-Mart, Service Merchandise, etc.) I have a Singer Serger and a top of the line Quantum that I love and am seriously considering the new Singer Futura embroidery machine. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 04-14-2004, 04:53 PM (3 of 9)
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There are LOTS of cheaper sewing machines out there to choose from. Janome makes one called a Jem that sells for less than $100. (it's a basic machine...no frills) Most of the Kenmore line in sewing machines are made by Janome... Go to a dealer...look at used ones...try them out...I'm sure theres one out there you'd love.... I'd stay away from Wal-Mart, K-Mart and those type stores..their machines are usually plastic and not worth the money...or the trouble.... Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-15-2004, 09:00 AM (4 of 9)
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Singer had a Futura about 30+ yrs. ago. I had one and it was so noisy. My mother used to say Dad's tractor made less noise. LOL. What about the Janome Gem. I have heard lots of good things about these machines and apparently they are quite small and compact too for retreats, etc. Does anyone know anything about these? MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: shirleyp
Date: 04-15-2004, 12:42 PM (5 of 9)
| I bought a Kenmore from Sears, model #38518330, a few yrs ago. The origional price was $699 but I got it on sale for $499 and then you add taxes. I have never regretted buying this machine. I has 30 stitches and it runs quiet. Having sewing with it constantly and have had no problems. I just have to clean it more, because of quitling and the fibres, they can build up, but otherwise it's great. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352 
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From: MartySews
Date: 04-16-2004, 12:50 AM (6 of 9)
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I looked at both machines on their respective websites. Then I went to the Kenmore website and found the #16231 for about $350 + tax & shipping. It has 31 built-in stitches / 54 stitch functions / 1 step buttonhole and an accessory package that includes a walking foot and a 1/4" quilter's foot. Kenmore seemed to offer a lot for the price. Besides Kenmore machines are made by Janome. Even if you don't think that you will sew very much, you may just surprise yourself. I always recommend that machines be tested at dealers before making a purchase. Assuming that you have done this, I think you may want to consider Kenmore sewing machines. Also, don't let price be your only guide. Knowing the value of Kenmore sewing machines, this one might meet your needs. Happy Stitching! Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: niki80
Date: 04-16-2004, 09:27 AM (7 of 9)
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Thanks you guys for all of the info! I am going to a singer dealer who says he has a machine that does sewing and surging and it is built for schools so it is a top of the line for $219. So we will see, but I have had a couple of friends swear by Kenmore so I will go look at those. Thanks for doing some research for me Marty. I appreciate it and i will look at that model. Thanks again you guys! niki |
User: niki80
Member since: 04-14-2004 Total posts: 3 |
From: niki80
Date: 04-16-2004, 09:38 AM (8 of 9)
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I looked at kenmore model # 16231 and I was wondering what is the difference with that model and #5055-27BH other than it has less stitches for only $290 Is that bad? Thanks niki |
User: niki80
Member since: 04-14-2004 Total posts: 3 |
From: mamahoogie
Date: 04-16-2004, 09:58 AM (9 of 9)
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I had Kenmore sewing machines for 30 yrs and never had a problem. We have a BabyLock dealer here now so I bought one of his and I love it too. Can't go wrong with either one. My old Kenmore's sewed thru anything and everything and I passed them down to my daughters as I upgraded. Becareful of the ones they say are made for schools, especially if price is really, really good - some of them are used and abused by students and then refurbished and resold. Not a good idea. Make sure you ask if it is brand new or refurbished. I agree with MartySews, get the very best you can afford because you may kick yourself a year or so down the road when you catch the sewing bug..or even worse, the quilting bug. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
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