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From: Gramma of 7
Date: 01-08-2005, 10:48 AM (1 of 13)
| HI.......I'm new to this website and need some help. Does anyone out there have any comments on the 'Husqvarna Scandinavia' sewing/embroidery machine? I'm looking at buying an embroidery machine and everyone tells me to buy the best you can, and that is about the most I can spend on a new machine. Should I buy a european made machine with fewer embroidery capabilities? or get a cheaper machine that does lots of embroidery? Most of the embroidery that I hope to do will be on kids clothes. |
User: Gramma of 7
Member since: 01-08-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 01-08-2005, 11:31 AM (2 of 13)
| Buy the best one you can afford. You will have to test drive all your interested in, take your own scraps of material to test on. Their is a big difference in some machines, do they give free lessons & have good help to answer any questions after you buy, are they qualified to do any repairs or adjustments if you need them. I have 2 Janome embroidery machines & not a problem with either one.The 9000 & 10001. Wonderful machines & great support. You choose what brand you want for yourself of course. You'll regret down the road of getting a cheaper machine your not happy with. Just my thoughts. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: Gramma of 7
Date: 01-08-2005, 11:41 AM (3 of 13)
| thanks for the input. I have read a lot about the Janome machines and would really love to have one.......but way out of my price range. I live in Canada and used janome 9000, are selling at 4000.00 from the dealers. |
User: Gramma of 7
Member since: 01-08-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-08-2005, 12:42 PM (4 of 13)
| I have the Janome 9000 and was disappointed in the machine when it came to the embroidery sewing field. For the price I paid for it I could have gotten another brand with a bigger sewing field. The 9000 sews wonderful but you are stuck with a smaller embroidery field, 3.50 x 4.25 inch. Which is 87mm by 120mm I think. There are babylocks out there that sew out a 5 X 7 sewing field I'm told for the same price as the Janome. Like beachgirl said, you really have to shop before buying. I bought the new Singer XL 6000 and love it. Hope I didn't confuse you more. |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 01-08-2005, 07:11 PM (5 of 13)
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Gramma of 7 have you looked at the Singer Futuras yet? My husband bought me one for Christmas and I love it. They sew and embroider (I just wanted mine for embroidery as I have a TOL sewing machine) and they are under $1,000 here in the U.S. It has a 5 x 7 embroidery field and comes with digitizing software, a CD with 60 designs and a 2nd CD with 3900 designs. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: paroper
Date: 01-08-2005, 07:40 PM (6 of 13)
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The embroidery only machines are considerably cheaper for the size of stitch field you get. If you have a good reliable sewing machine, that might be the route you want to take. The key to embroidery is to get the best stitches plus the largest embroidery field you can afford because no matter how large it is, you'll always want more and the technology in the embroidery machines is newer. If I need both and wanted to save money, I'd probably to to a less expensive new or used sewing machine and a new embroidery machine.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 01-08-2005, 09:44 PM (7 of 13)
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I'm addicted to Janome....I have 2 embroidery...10000 and the 300E (embroidery only)...I got the 300 on a deal Janome had from Oct31-Dec 31st. Buy a 6500 (quilt) and get the 300 at half price. (and BOTH of them with tax and all was LESS than half price of the 10000) I'd tell you to look for a deal like that if possible...(I think Husq/Viking had a deal like that only with a serger...) Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: toadusew
Date: 01-09-2005, 11:21 AM (8 of 13)
I, too, am addicted to Janome!  I have the Janome Memory Craft 8000, and recently updated to the Janome Memory Craft 1000, which allows me to do more with my machine embroidery. I've had this machine for a year and still don't know all it can do! I've never had any major problems with Janome.However, I have a Husqvarna/Viking serger and I think that is also a good brand. As another poster said, you will have to find the right machine for you and that might involve "test driving" a couple of brands and also seeing which dealer gives you the best (dealer) support and deals in your area. I would also encourage you to buy the best (quality) machine that you can afford, for the above reasons. Good luck! Belinda |
User: toadusew
Member since: 01-08-2005 Total posts: 369 |
From: mamadus
Date: 01-11-2005, 02:45 AM (9 of 13)
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Gramma of 7..don't forget to check out the Brother machines... I have the ULT 2003D... 6.25 x 10.25 embroidery area... Personally I find the Brother machines to be among the easiest to use, but that's just my opinion.. The other machines mentioned are also great machines. As someone else said, check out various brands before you make your decision... Good Luck.... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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From: jfosterrn
Date: 01-27-2005, 06:59 PM (10 of 13)
I have a Bernina Artista 180....had it 2 years, done literally MILLIONS of stitches on it....serviced 1 time for less than $100 included repairs.....my dad has used his Artista 170 for over 5 years....and I do mean USED!!! He does mostly baby quilt blocks, but also does some shirts, etc. We both LOVE our machines. Use any PES format design. I'd buy this machine again if I were in the market for another one. My was used when I got it and I gave around $4000 for the machine, software, dongle and everything to get me going. 
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User: jfosterrn
Member since: 01-27-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: Dee Marie
Date: 01-30-2005, 09:23 AM (11 of 13)
| Good luck on your embroidery machine purchase! Do look at all brands by price range before deciding. I wish I had taken more into consideration for my purchase. Number one should be the dealer; do you like the owner/s? How long have they been in business, and how well trained are their service techs? Anyone can sell machines, but the service is so very important. My bobbin case is very hard to remove, clean and replace. I won't state what brand machine I have, because I love it and will be upgrading in a year and I can't fault it other than the bobbin case difficulty. At your demos, ask if they will remove the bobbin case for cleaning or if they will let you try. Also, a dealer can let you know when a good used machine comes in. You can get a better quality machine for less money and sometimes they are barely used or less than a year old. They also sell floor models at a discount and company demo machines. For my next machine, I am looking at Janome or Bernina. Happy sewing! |
User: Dee Marie
Member since: 08-10-2004 Total posts: 16 |
From: mamadus
Date: 02-06-2005, 04:28 AM (12 of 13)
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grammaof 7..what if anything have you decided??? I was just reading through old posts and noticed you never said... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492
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From: SewinPat
Date: 02-14-2005, 02:21 PM (13 of 13)
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I know I'm a little late in responding, but I just saw your post about your 9000's sewing field. I've been watching all posts regarding machines as I'm getting close to getting my first embroidery machine. (And getting extremely anxious, I might add.) The reason I'm replying is I was at the Janome sight and the information on the 9000 lists 3 or 4 hoops. Maybe they are just optional and need to be purchased separately? I just thought I would mention that as you sounded a bit unhappy with the size of your hoop. SewinPat in South Georgia SewinPat in So. Georgia
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User: SewinPat
Member since: 02-01-2005 Total posts: 5 
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