The DU Lounge

handmade34

(23,829 posts)

8. I would recommend not buying from ebay

Sat Jul 14, 2012, 07:51 PM

Jul 2012

that machine is available many other places...
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Affordable-60-Stitch-Computerized-Free-Arm/dp/B000JQM1DE

I always suggest not going too cheap or it will be discouraging (I suggest no Singers but Brother is not a bad brand)... nothing like a smooth running machine and if she gets to love it, you will have to buy her a serger (a must for fun and productive sewing). Baby Lock is a very nice machine, as well as some Jukis.

I used to sew professionally and this is the machine (Husqvarna 100Q) I just bought to carry with me on the road and it is awesome... (approx $499) I love to sew, just ask if you have any questions...

http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/25554.htm

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Anyone here know anything about sewing machines? [View all] NickB79 Jul 2012 OP

Why not get her a new mop and a pretty new bucket? Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #1

I just bought a Brother computerized machine and am very happy with it. cbayer Jul 2012 #2

Thanks! She likes to make blankets, baby stuff, etc NickB79 Jul 2012 #3

This machine would work well for the things she wants to do. cbayer Jul 2012 #5

There are lots of books on sewing. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2012 #6

eBay sellers have different return policies... cyberswede Jul 2012 #4

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. For example, sewing machines. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #7

I would recommend not buying from ebay handmade34 Jul 2012 #8

As a textile person, I second the Husquvarna machine! wovenpaint Jul 2012 #11

I use a 47-year-old Kenmore that runs like a top! grasswire Jul 2012 #9

I hear it is a girls best friend.... whistler162 Jul 2012 #10

Seamstress here KT2000 Jul 2012 #12

Re: Sears and Walmart good places for this Jericoni Nov 2012 #13

Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #14