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singer 5070, brother xl-6452, huskystar 207 or kenmore sewing machine
hi everyone,
I want to buy my first sewing machine. I wanna do lot of stuff, like to be able to do jeans fabrics to fine sheer fabrics and still have a nice stitch. i looked around but i can't seem to set my choice on a particular model. And i don't know if i should trust salesmen... My favorite models are singer 5070, brother xl-6452, huskystar 207 or something from kenmore. Wich would you recommend? anyone have any feedback on these models? also, someone told me to get like a 75$ (canadian, he) old sewing machine and learn on it, then later i'll be able to see what i really want in a sewing machine... what do you think about that? |
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It's surprising how little one can spend for a good used sewing machine. If
you decide to start with a used machine, it will give you a chance to check out dealers and see if there is one you'd like to deal with when it's time to buy a new machine. Or you could try estate auctions and the newspaper classifieds. I wonder if there are any dealers who rent sewing machines.....when I was car-shopping, I rented a few of my semi-finalists to see which one I preferred. When I bought my Viking 210, I had narrowed my choices down to that machine or a Kenmore, based on data from Consumer Reports magazine. Of the machines you mention, I've tried only the Huskystar and it performs well and seems to be a fair value. I have not seen any negative reports such as one sometimes sees when a manufacturer starts selling their machines under another name. My local dealer told me the Huskystars have that name to distinguish them from Husqvarna's Swedish-made Viking line. Based on my very satisfactory experience with my Viking and my brief test of this model, I would favor the Huskystar. I like a drop-in bobbin, which is not a feature of the Huskystar 207; but the Singer machine uses a cover plate when you want to disengage the feed dogs and I prefer being able to drop the feed dogs instead--this may be a capability of the other machines but I don't know. If I recall correctly, the 207 does have a dial setting for feed-dogs-down. I use a few functions that require dropping the feed dogs; this might not be an issue for you. When I see a low priced machine such as the Brother XL6542 with features that one usually finds on a more expensive machine, I have to wonder how the company can afford to sell them that cheap. Either they make them cheap or they have such a high volume they can sell good machines on very short margins. The opinions I have read in this newsgroup seem to point to the former. I'd avoid the cheaper Brother machines, based on others' experience. The company has a reputation for good high-end machines but poor entry-level machines. For some advice on used machines, consult "The Sewing Machine Guide: Tips on Choosing, Buying, and Refurbishing" by John Giordano. He seems to have some pretty sound ideas, though I don't share his fondness for sewing machines with computer circuitry and/or interfaces. I'd like to know how your deliberations go. Max "Michel Oliveira" wrote in message m... hi everyone, I want to buy my first sewing machine. I wanna do lot of stuff, like to be able to do jeans fabrics to fine sheer fabrics and still have a nice stitch. i looked around but i can't seem to set my choice on a particular model. And i don't know if i should trust salesmen... My favorite models are singer 5070, brother xl-6452, huskystar 207 or something from kenmore. Wich would you recommend? anyone have any feedback on these models? also, someone told me to get like a 75$ (canadian, he) old sewing machine and learn on it, then later i'll be able to see what i really want in a sewing machine... what do you think about that? |
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Michel Oliveira wrote:
also, someone told me to get like a 75$ (canadian, he) old sewing machine and learn on it, then later i'll be able to see what i really want in a sewing machine... what do you think about that? This gets my vote hands-down and is very wise advice. -- Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, But much benefit is derived from the labor of the ox. |
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Melinda Meahan - remove TRASH to reply wrote:
Michel Oliveira wrote: also, someone told me to get like a 75$ (canadian, he) old sewing machine and learn on it, then later i'll be able to see what i really want in a sewing machine... what do you think about that? This gets my vote hands-down and is very wise advice. Mine too - and if not, go with the Husqvarna! -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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