In honor of the FAQ Bday....

yumyum2435

I do have a FAQ, but I wanted a more 'personal' response.

I'm in the market for a new sewing machine and a serger.

I currently have a near 40 year old Kenmore and no serger. I'm looking fo rrecs on both- but would like to know what you like about yours and what you don't like about them!

Thanks!

emoflamingo

I have a Brother CS-6000i. I like that it's computerized and I don't need a foot pedal. I think it's easier to work than my old one. The error codes help me cut down on troubleshooting. I actually have less trouble with this one than my old Brother (I think it was an LX model of some sort, Overstock was selling them with a Project Runway twist, I think.) I have yet to find a real downside to this machine. I think I bought it based on recommendations here, actually. There should be more on it in the FAQs.

mah482

I know I've had mine less than 24 hours, but I'm a huge fan of my Brother 1034d serger. After I got over the shock of how many dials/knobs/buttons it has (compared to my plain jane sewing machine), it was a breeze. It was ready to go right out of the box.

yumyum2435

emoflamingo:

I have a Brother CS-6000i. I like that it's computerized and I don't need a foot pedal. I think it's easier to work than my old one. The error codes help me cut down on troubleshooting. I actually have less trouble with this one than my old Brother (I think it was an LX model of some sort, Overstock was selling them with a Project Runway twist, I think.) I have yet to find a real downside to this machine. I think I bought it based on recommendations here, actually. There should be more on it in the FAQs.

No foot pedal?! For reals? And around 150 bones?

emoflamingo

yumyum2435:

emoflamingo:

I have a Brother CS-6000i. I like that it's computerized and I don't need a foot pedal. I think it's easier to work than my old one. The error codes help me cut down on troubleshooting. I actually have less trouble with this one than my old Brother (I think it was an LX model of some sort, Overstock was selling them with a Project Runway twist, I think.) I have yet to find a real downside to this machine. I think I bought it based on recommendations here, actually. There should be more on it in the FAQs.

No foot pedal?! For reals? And around 150 bones?

Yes, no foot pedal! It has one with it, but I use all the buttons. It's especially useful when you're going one stitch at a time in a small little curve on appliques. I think we got one for about $170 on ebay NIB. I can't remember the seller's name, but I can pass it on when I get home from work tonight.

yumyum2435

Gracias!

emoflamingo

Their ebay name is easyterms and they have a picture that says "Ken's Sewing & Vacuum Center."

We actually ordered 2 (one for myself and one for my MIL) and they both arrived safe and sound. I love it a lot. 

adhdfashion

Pfaff machines have built in dual feed and german engineering. Enough said.