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Date Posted: 19:39:26 05/12/08 Mon
Author: CJ
Subject: Re: Looking to buy a sewing machine...what machines to you like?
In reply to: CJ in PA 's message, "Looking to buy a sewing machine...what machines to you like?" on 08:55:08 05/12/08 Mon

Thanks ladies for all your input! Boy, this is really confusing. The only store near me that sells machines is Joann Fabric & they seem to carry Singers. I've never heard of Janome or Husqvarna Viking; & forgot about Pfaff & Kenmore. I don't do quilting; I mainly sew holiday craft items. I currently have a small machine that only does straight stitches & it can't handle heavy fabric from a pattern I started working on. Figured since I have to buy a new one, might as well get something that does a little embroidery for the holidays too.

I'm going to google all of the above manufacturers, try to compare them & see if I can find a local retailer. Wish me luck! lol

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[> Re: Looking to buy a sewing machine...what machines to you like? -- Carol P, 20:15:57 05/12/08 Mon [1]

Hi, CJ,
I have a Pfaff now that I really like except for the buttonhole option. It's awful.
Tried a Singer a few years ago and it was junk. Was a real disappointment compared to the one I got in the 60's and used for thirty years.
While you're looking around, take a peek at www.AllBrands.com. I ordered my White serger from there and was so happy with it that we ordered two for our 4-H sewing clubs. We recently bought reconditioned Brother machines for our 4-H at BigLots and are happy with them.
Have just added a 1973 Singer to my set of machines and it will have a buttonhole attachment from years ago on it and will be ready to make great buttonholes. Have had to find a permanent place for it since it is so heavy that I don't want to have to move it!

Happy hunting, Carol

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