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other possible machines
What about these??
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...174#long_descr http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...916#long_descr of course, this was the first one I looked at: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...sell=3 429493 Larisa, not sure about Brother machines, like Kenmore machines, can't make up my mind |
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How can we argue if Jess is happy?
I think the biggest problem that the low end machines have is that they tend to lose tension. As long as you know what you are getting into it is your choice. I'm not really environmentally crazy but I am trying to buy less disposable stuff. It seems so much that we buy is Chinese import stuff I really have tried to buy less. Just a whole 'nother angle. Taria Jan wrote: For what it's worth... I did just buy this one from walmart in the last month (now putting on my flame retardant gear) and I absolutely love it... and let's face it... thier return policy if it's a lemon is so much more liberal than the local dealer who gives you 3 business days. ;-) And Jessica absolutely loves the customized purses and t-shirts... she wakes up first thing and yells "let's make a mickey!" lol.. I haven't even bought another card yet. Sews like a dream, and has extra lift to the pressure foot so you can get an embroidery hoop in there which works to a quilter's advantage... and I love the thread clip... the only thing I wish it had was pressure foot adjustment.. it seems to do that on it's own?? I don't know... but I do like the machine...very much... and for the price... I can buy several and go thru several for what I paid for my last name brand machine. ;-) Jan CNYstitcher wrote in : http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...7444&cat=4770& type=1&dept=4044&path=0%3A4044%3A4064%3A90433%3A 4770&xsell=3429493 |
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ohmigawsh!! This has so many more functions than my Bernina that I paid 7x
the price of this one. I don't even like my Bernina as much as I like my Athena 2000. -- SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibbly...ox&refid=store "CNYstitcher" wrote in message ... What about these?? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...174#long_descr http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...916#long_descr of course, this was the first one I looked at: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...sell=3 429493 Larisa, not sure about Brother machines, like Kenmore machines, can't make up my mind |
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CNYstitcher wrote:
Larisa, not sure about Brother machines, like Kenmore machines, can't make up my mind I would not trust ANY machine sold by Walmart as being deserving of someone who loves to sew. Have you checked out your local sewing machine stores to see if they have nice used machines at low prices? I bought this GREAT 30-stitch, 20- or 30-year-old New Home machine for $129. |
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Jan wrote:
I agree, less in landfills, but... I paid $$$$ for the last machine and it lasted 5 years before it was broken beyond repair... and it didn't do nearly as much as this machine... so, if that helps explain my change in tactics. ;-) Find a well-made machine from the 70s that is still in good condition, and don't get a computerized model. Then you will have a machine that will last you a looooong time. |
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I bought a Brother-----not from Walmart, and it is upscale a bit from
theirs, but I found it to be the best value for not a lot of money.....I gave $400 for it and it sews up a storm!! |
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I disagree - my computerized Singer Athena 2000 was bought in 1976 and is
still running smooth and does a wonderful job. I love it and I really put it to a test because I made all my children's clothing right down to their underwear on it. i made my own drapery and furniture covers on it. I quilted on it. I like my old Athena a lot more than I do the Bernina QE 151 that I paid way too much for. Don't discredit brand names just because it sits on a Wal-mart shelf either. Wal-mart carries some really nice stuff for a lot less $$. Go try it out. That's just my humble opinion ... -- SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibbly...ox&refid=store "Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply" wrote in message ... Jan wrote: I agree, less in landfills, but... I paid $$$$ for the last machine and it lasted 5 years before it was broken beyond repair... and it didn't do nearly as much as this machine... so, if that helps explain my change in tactics. ;-) Find a well-made machine from the 70s that is still in good condition, and don't get a computerized model. Then you will have a machine that will last you a looooong time. |
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PS in AR. wrote:
I bought a Brother-----not from Walmart, and it is upscale a bit from theirs, but I found it to be the best value for not a lot of money.....I gave $400 for it and it sews up a storm!! The mid-range Brothers are fine. Their low-end ones are "made by the cheapest bidder" machines. Ditto for Sears low-end machines, Singer machines, Bernette machines, Viking's low-end machines, etc. |
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Getting a noncomputerized machine is a safer bet than getting a
computerized machine -- and if the electronics of a computerized machine break down 20 years from now you're sunk. I didn't say that every machine that Walmart sells is a bad *brand,* only that the $100 machines that sit on their shelves are not likely to be durable machines. SNIGDIBBLY wrote: I disagree - my computerized Singer Athena 2000 was bought in 1976 and is still running smooth and does a wonderful job. I love it and I really put it to a test because I made all my children's clothing right down to their underwear on it. i made my own drapery and furniture covers on it. I quilted on it. I like my old Athena a lot more than I do the Bernina QE 151 that I paid way too much for. Don't discredit brand names just because it sits on a Wal-mart shelf either. Wal-mart carries some really nice stuff for a lot less $$. Go try it out. That's just my humble opinion ... |
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"Melinda Meahan I would not trust ANY machine sold by Walmart as being deserving of someone who loves to sew. Just what is it that happens to sewing machines when the pass through the Walmart system? Can you state specifics about the difference between a Brother sold at Walmart and the equivalent but much more expensive Brother sold across the street? Not just genaralities but facts... specs and model numbers please. I bought a Brother XL6562 for $150 at Walmart and am delighted with it. My wife's Singer broke its gears for the third time and we decided to have a look before getting it fixed again. She also loves the new one and has no interest in getting the Singer fixed. Just what is going to happen to change our minds about this because it came from Walmart? js -- PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com |
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