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From: liz's creations
Date: 12-20-2004, 05:47 PM (1 of 4)
 Hi I'm new to this site. I have been sewing know for about a year on a singer creative touch 1036. But recently it has been giving me trouble I have spent about $120.00 in repairs. I want to buy a new one but i have no idea wich brand is good All i know is that I would like it to have the capabilities to embroider letters, designs, capable to handle quilting.Any suggetions also my budget is limited to no more than $200.-$250.Please help with any suggestion.Thank you 
Pledge of Allegiance: I promise never again to do any free work.Unless my mother or father are involve.
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User: liz's creations
Member since: 09-20-2006 Total posts: 12 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 12-20-2004, 09:18 PM (2 of 4)
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Liz, I don't mean to discourage you but for that amount of money, you will not be able to get a machine that embroiders, monograms, etc. However, if you kind of know your way around a sewing machine by now, if there is a Sears store near you, it might be worth your time to go take a look at the Kenmores and the Janomes that Sears sells. The one thing I will definitely tell you it to stay away from the low end machines that Wal-Mart, Costco, Sam's Club, etc. sell. Those are Korean/Chinese made machines by companies that have bought the right to sue the Singer and Brother name and those machines all have plastic gears and are not sturdily made to last any length of time. The other option is to take a look at some of your local dealers, if there are any in your area, and see what they may have for sale that was taken in on a trade in for a higher end machine. You can sometimes really luck into a good buy that way. You might also check out your locak thrift/second hand stores. You never know what you might run across in one of those. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: MartySews
Date: 12-22-2004, 01:01 AM (3 of 4)
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I would second the opinion to check dealers in your area. Often people trade in perfectly good machines for a newer model. With some financing, you may be able to get a good solid previously owned machine, lessons and a same as new warranty from a dealer. I have bought several good former TOL machines like this. Happy Stitching! Marty 
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: liz's creations
Date: 12-22-2004, 01:40 PM (4 of 4)
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Thank you for your advise .Now that i know that i wouldn't be able to get a good quality machine at this price i plan to save more money. You suggested to check out the ones at Sears; any model# in particular (Kenmores and the Janomes) Also how much do you think I should put aside to invest in one of theese. My husband said he'll split the cost with me . Thank you again for the advise. Pledge of Allegiance: I promise never again to do any free work.Unless my mother or father are involve.
Some of the items I have done:http://lizscreation.shutterfly.com/a...8Abt2jhq1atmIm |
User: liz's creations
Member since: 09-20-2006 Total posts: 12 |
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