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Recommend a Sewing Machine?
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I've never sewed before ... well unless you count sewing a button on a pair of pants, lol. But I've always been intrigued by all the things you can make through sewing and I'd like to learn how to hem my own pants ... so Id like a fairly cheap sewing machine that is able to simple things, not to many fancy options ... any ideas of where to start looking? Perhaps no more than $100?
Re: Recommend a Sewing Machine?
If I had a $100 limit, I would look for a used machine. I have seen used machines that have been recently serviced for much less than that on my local Craigslist, and I have seen used machines at local dealers for around that price, including a warranty. Dealers and repair shops get trade-ins and often they are in great shape when they get them, sometimes they refurbish them.
I don't think that cheap machines that are for sale in stores are good for beginners. They are very cheaply made and often have problems with bobbin winding/tension/timing....all things that will make you so frustrated that you won't want to sew. They cost as much or more to fix than they did to buy...they are made to be disposable. If you get the best made machine that you can for the money, you are more likely to have success.
Definately used if you want to go under $100.
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I agree. I got an older model Singer machine for $20.00 on Kijiji (the Canadian equivalent of Craigs list). There is no sense in investing to much if you are just learning. If after a while you decide you really love sewing you can always upgrade.
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I love my old machines. Don't let my post about my netting incident scare you. I was the reason that workhorse died, not it.
I found a reliable sewing machine repair place that has many entry level and step up machines for around $100.
I do love my brother. And it loves me too. lol I'd stay away from the under $100 brothers. I sewed on one and I seriously hated it.
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