Sewing Machines

[serenalyons]

So it has reached that point once more where I begin to think about getting a sewing machine. I really want to do a bunch of embroidery projects and currently all my time is taken up handsewing things. I also need to start making clothes for the family. *sigh* So, I ask for your advice and opinions. I am looking to buy a brand new easy to use

Comments

[hleleanor]

I would suggest you hold out for the Viking or the Pfaff, if you can! I bought my Pfaff 1222E new more than 25 years ago. I paid what I considered a "fortune" for it then, but it has been worth every single penny. I have never had a moments problem with it...it's only been serviced once...after about 15 years...and I use it at least every week, and many times daily. What a workhorse! Check at your sewing shops...you should be able to pick up a reconditioned used machine for a much better price. My mother bought a Kenmore...paid as much as she would have for a reconditioned Pfaff, and it's totally a piece of crap! Plastic gears and such...and never works well...makes lousy stitches and it's basically a piece of useless junk as so many of the domestic models are. I've got a 60 year old Singer that works better. Obviously just my opinions...and worth just what they cost. :) I just a satisfied Pfaff user. Good luck!! Hope you can get one soon. By the way...I did mine on layaway! You might ask. That could be another way for you to afford a better machine. I've heard wonderful things about Vikings, and am lusting after their $7500 embroidery model! Gosh, could I use a machine like that. *sigh* Good luck!!

[marymont]

Old Kenmores are great. New Singers are crap. Any age Vikings are great.

[hleleanor]

Agreed!! -Eleanor