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What should I look for in a sewing machine?

I really want to buy a sewing machine but looking online is scary because there are way too many options!

Is it possible to get a good one for under $200? $150?

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Re: What should I look for in a sewing machine?

  • I was just coming on here to ask about sewing machines and saw your post.  I too am interested in getting a sewing machine.  I hope you don't mind if I hijack your post, but didn't want to start a new post for the same thing. :)  

    If you have recently bought a sewing machine, what brand/model do you have?  Does it work for fabrics that are both thin and thick (like denim)?

    PS- I read the FAQs, but it was over a year old and I wondered if there was any new advice.  TIA. 

    TTC #1 since October 2008. Dealing with MFI.
    IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
    IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
    IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
    Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
    IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
    Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
    Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
    IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
    IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
    ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer :(
    Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
    IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
    IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
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  • Go to sewing machine dealer and buy a used Pfaff or Bernina. Stay away from top loading bobbins. Also Pfaff's have built in dual feed, no walking foot shanangins. Test the machine out see how you like and the shop might throw in a few free classes! :)  
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