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From: pretnichols
Date: 10-16-2005, 12:20 PM (1 of 11)
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Hi, I'm new here. I love this site and am so happy to have found it. I haven't truly sewed since high school. My parents bought me a singer, way back in 1977. However, I have since "inherited" a bunch of machines, which I just cannot use. Nor do I have storage space for all of them. My mom's is Pfaff, from 1950's; my grandmothers -- an old "sears" model, plus an old Singer from the 1920's (I think). My MIL's is an Elgin (?), plus she had another one in a cabinet that I haven't opened yet (it's out -of-state). She was a seamstress who made drapery for JC Penney's way back. I think there are a few more, too. Anyway, I am looking for a way to sell some or all of these, but am not sure where to even begin. I have begun looking for a replacment machine for my Singer. Not because it doesn'lt work, it's just that there are so many machines out there with all kinds of bells & whistles that I would love to own. I would really like to own an embroidery machine, and have just started looking into Viking's. HOwever, I want a machine that does sewing & embroidery, as I have been making some doll clothes for my daughter. Sorry, this is so long. So much to say, and don't want to overdue it. Any suggestions on what to do with all of these? Is Ebay a place to look into? Although, I would think it would be expensive to ship these! Thanks for any thoughts or input. Peggy  I Peggy
So little time, sew much to do........... |
User: pretnichols
Member since: 10-16-2005 Total posts: 342 |
From: debsews
Date: 10-16-2005, 01:30 PM (2 of 11)
| You sure do have a bunch of machines. I would try ebay. I looked into buying a machine from there and the shipping was about $29 - 40 for most of them. I have a Viking #1 Plus sewing and embrodiery machine. I would look at the Rose instead if I were doing it again. It seems to be a better embrodiery one and the sewing would still be comparable. I love the #1 plus for sewing but it's a bit limited on the other. Can only make the smaller designs. I don't know how much you want to spend on a machine but I do love their product. I know there are lots of people on this board that know way more than me though so I'm sure you'll get lots of help. Welcome! |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: carman
Date: 10-16-2005, 05:27 PM (3 of 11)
just want to welcome you to the boards here at SWN, you'll find loads of info that you may need and there is always someone with an answer or two for us 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: pretnichols
Date: 10-17-2005, 08:17 AM (4 of 11)
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Thank you ladies! I realized I need to get more info on the machines before I can figure out what to do with them....like how old they are, model numbers, etc.
Peggy
So little time, sew much to do........... |
User: pretnichols
Member since: 10-16-2005 Total posts: 342 |
From: bunzino
Date: 11-15-2005, 11:12 PM (5 of 11)
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and whether they work!! nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: Marty Sews
Date: 11-22-2005, 03:58 PM (6 of 11)
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Hello, and welcome. My two cent's worth is this, try craigslist.com and see about selling them there it's free to list them and if you live in one of the area's that they cover you should be able to sell them fairly quickly for whatever price you have set on them. Plus if you look around in some of the other major markets for sewing machines it can give you an idea of what to charge for them working or not. It's where I bought both my two machines at back when I was living in Portland, Oregon before moving out here to Ohio this past summer. One is an older metal Kenmore sewing machine about 20 years old and the other is a White surger both on a set price that the parties wanted and they are both great machines that were reasonable on price. I paid $75.00 for the sewing machine plus gas and $80.00 for the surger plus gas. Good luck on selling and giving them a new home. 
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User: Marty Sews
Member since: 07-19-2005 Total posts: 6 |
From: Melanie T
Date: 12-02-2005, 12:27 PM (7 of 11)
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As for what to buy for a good sewing and embroidery machine, look into the Sears Kenmore 19010. For the price (especially if it is on sale or an open box), it is a great machine made by janome. All you need is a compact flash card and an adaptor and a card reader from a computer or office supply store (though I just load my designs through my digital camera) and their Customizer to be up and embroidering all of the freebies on the web. You don't have to buy any cards or special embroidry card reader/writers or attach a seperate embroidery unit, janomes units are integrated into the machines and are very simple to use. The ladies and gentlemen of the yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kenmore-elite-ergo3-19010 makes up for the lack of classes, dealer support. Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 12-02-2005, 01:54 PM (8 of 11)
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Melanie, Do you know what the stitch field size for embroidery on these two Kemore machines is? I'm debating between one of them and a Janome 300e. I am a huge fan of Janome made Kenmores--I own a computerized 19365 and a Kenmore serger, as well as a Janome 4052lx--and all the machines were purchased at Sears. This is such a tough decision to make. I'm not sure how closely these two compare to the 300e. (it is 999.00) and they, I believe, are a bit steeper. Thanks for any info you can provide Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: Melanie T
Date: 12-03-2005, 01:47 PM (9 of 11)
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The field on my 19010 is 5x4. As I understand it, the field on the 19005 is the same but the sewing part of the machine is much more limited. I bought mine off of eBay for $860.00, from a reputable wearhouse company that deals with sears returns etc. If you go that route, make sure you read the fine print and get most of the accessories (hoop and foot control, though if you are just going to use it for embroidery the foot control isn't necessary). I also bought the customizer from ebay for $70. They are going for around $700 now and will probably go even lower after christmas. I love my 19010 for regular sewing and for the embroidery function. It is made by janome and transfering designs is easy using a compact flash card and adaptor and cheap cf reader/writer from office max (instead of the special embroidery ones for writing to embroidery cards). I use nearly all free designs off of the internet, I don't have any design cards. I really like my machine, but would love to sew on it while I am embroidering. I am going to keep my 19010 and have almost saved up enough to purchase a 300e to use when I am sewing on my 19010. Between the two machines, I will have most of the capacities of a TOL Janome for less than 1/2 price. The 300e is embroidery only, has a larger embroidery field (5x7+) and can also use Janomes giga hoop. The 19010 has a large color LCD screen like the 10001 or the 11000, which I love, whereas the 300e is gray scale and you can't see the colors on the machine screen. They both use jef designs and cf for design transfers from pc to machine. I guess it is a toss up depending what you want. If you want both sewing and embroidery then the 19010 is the only choice. For the money, it is much more machine. If you just want embroidery and don't mind the monochrome screen then the larger embroidery field of the 300e is great. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions, ask away or check out the yahoo group I mentioned in my earlier post. Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 12-03-2005, 02:06 PM (10 of 11)
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thank you, Melanie. That helps alot I think the 300e may be the way to go for me. I already have the Kenmore computerized 19365 which I absolutely LOVE for sewing; I just need a stand alone embroidery machine.My membership is pending on the yahoo group you linked. I think it will be an excellent place to gather further info, too. Thanks, Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263
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From: Melanie T
Date: 12-05-2005, 10:13 AM (11 of 11)
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I bought a 300e on ebay this weekend. I can't wait to get it! It came with the customizer, giga hoop, thread stand, cf card and adaptor and clothsetter. I paid 900.00 for the machine and all of the accessories. The customizer alone is over $300. I will be up and running out of the box if all goes well. I am so excited. I can't wait to visit my parents next week and pick it up. http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8238409670&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:CA:11 Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
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