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From: Corinna
Date: 07-18-2004, 03:45 PM (1 of 4)
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Hi Everybody, I'm ready to buy a new sewing machine. I learned to sew on a 100 year old Singer foot-pedal machine and later used a simple mechanical model. So I'm not too much into fancy computerized gizmos. Instead I'm looking for: - reliability - durability (as little plastic as possible) - wide range of speed from very slow to very fast - easy and straightforward to use - free arm option and top drop-in bobbin would be nice I'm ready spend up to $200 to get something that'll last for a few decades. Any recommendations? Thanks a lot!!! |
User: Corinna
Member since: 07-18-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: MaryW
Date: 07-19-2004, 08:29 AM (2 of 4)
Hi Corinna, welcome to Sew Whats New.  Are you in the market for new or used? If I had $200 to spend, I think I would look at reconditioned machines from a reputable dealer. Take a look around, are there shops near you? MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: SewBug1
Date: 07-20-2004, 06:36 PM (3 of 4)
| Huskystar has a really nice one, speed control, needle threader, needle down feature (i cant live without that anymore) and more, for around $399. It has a lot of features that machines twice that price have..really nice good quality. |
User: SewBug1
Member since: 05-29-2004 Total posts: 26 |
From: SewBug1
Date: 07-20-2004, 06:37 PM (4 of 4)
| Huskystar is by Husqvarna Viking...i should have said that lol |
User: SewBug1
Member since: 05-29-2004 Total posts: 26 |
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