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grasswire

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9. I use a 47-year-old Kenmore that runs like a top!

Reply to NickB79 (Original post)

Sun Jul 15, 2012, 01:49 AM

Jul 2012

It has never needed servicing, just a replacement belt once. It has been used by three generations for quilts, clothes, curtains, pillows, baby things, art projects, and more mundane mending.

The old machines were better made, like everything else.

I would bet that your local fabric shop could tell you where to find simple sewing classes.

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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