Juno B wrote:
On 10/28/2011 3:47 AM, BEI Design wrote:


It is, Beverly sometimes comes across a bit braash,but
underneath she's a pussycat. Just don't cal her Bev. I
also suggest you
jump over to alt.sewing. there's more going on there
and lots of people posting.

I'm just a cynic when it comes to $144.00 "sewing
machines" from Wal-Mart/Costco/Amazon.com, etc.

In the sixties I paid over $700 for my new Singer 401A
(which is still in everyday use).
http://www.dollartimes.com/calculators/inflation.htm
"$700.00 in 1961 had the same buying power as $5,148.50
in 2011."

Put another way, $144.00 in 2011 dollars had the same
buying power as $19.58 in 1961. I question whether
anyone in
1961 would have thought a $19.58 sewing machine would
have
been a worthwhile investment.

I think a good 50-year-old well-maintained mechanical
machine would be far better then a new 'plastic miracle'
FWIW.

I couldn't agree with you more.But and it's a big but,
she's happy for now. I was stung about 20 years ago with
a cheap wonder toy, learned my lesson and wouldn't tough
another machine like it. Sometimes we have to learn the
hard way. And your, still a pussycat. juno

Meow... purrrrr....

;-)