My First Sewing Machine

[julesie-pie]

What would you recommend?

Thanks!

[sabrinat]

What's your budget and what are you wanting to do? Quilt, clothes, home decor?

[julesie-pie]

i just want to start simple with mendings and such, since i have little experience.
i was thinking 80-120 dollars....

[sabrinat]

If that's the case I recommend a good used all metal machine. Look on craigslist, freecycle, thrift stores or good will. You should be able to p/u one for under $25 and then you should be able to get it serviced for around $50, then you can use the other $25-50 getting fabric, a good kwik sew pattern and notions to get started.

[love2bmom]

I agree.

[julesie-pie]

So, is that a certain brand?

So, should I avoid something like this?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4764724

[love2bmom]

I think any of the long-term brands are good. The all metal construction will last you close to forever. So brands like Singer, Janome, Viking, Pfaff, Bernina. If you go visiting the local sewing shops for traded in machines, be prepared to be shown the newst models as well. They are after all, sales people. I always like to call first. Tell them what your price range is and what you're looking for. They can probably give you a good idea of whether or not they can meet your needs. Then when you go in, ask for the same person you spoke with on the phone.
Have you asked around in your family? Maybe someone has an old machine they "haven't used in years!" that you could use...

[LoveBaby]

Originally Posted by sabrinat

If that's the case I recommend a good used all metal machine. Look on craigslist, freecycle, thrift stores or good will. You should be able to p/u one for under $25 and then you should be able to get it serviced for around $50, then you can use the other $25-50 getting fabric, a good kwik sew pattern and notions to get started.

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[julesie-pie]

thanks!