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northoftheborder

(7,572 posts) Wed Dec 21, 2011, 09:17 PM Dec 2011

Anyone with knowledge of the latest sewing machines??? [View all]

I have been sewing all my life with my grandmother's old Singer, (still stitches beautifully, by the way), and my own 1960's era Kenmore, with the "new" (ha, ha) zig-zag feature. (I need the smilies!!!) I want to bring my sewing into this century.

I am totally intimidated with looking at the new computer operated models. You have to make an appointment to have them demonstrated, they are so complicated. I think the serger would be a very great feature to have, but is it best to just buy a serger machine, or another which has that feature as one of many?

Most of my sewing needs are in the decorating and craft area, some quilting of small pieces.

I always thought Singer the best manufacturer, but some of the new lines look tempting. I suppose they are all made outside the US, even the Singer.

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Anyone with knowledge of the latest sewing machines??? [View all] northoftheborder Dec 2011 OP

I've been using the same Singer for over 40 yrs.! Suich Dec 2011 #1

totally sympathize! shanti Jan 2012 #16

I doubt that you could find a new machine as good as your old ones ... surrealAmerican Dec 2011 #2

I have to agree Tansy_Gold Dec 2011 #3

if you are sewing crafts only suninvited Dec 2011 #4

Thanks for all the input.. I need as much as possible. northoftheborder Dec 2011 #5

I bought a light-weight Baby Lock sewing machine late last year because I got kcass1954 Dec 2011 #6

thanks - sounds like useful advice! northoftheborder Dec 2011 #7

I learned on a Kenmore handmade34 Dec 2011 #8

Thanks for this input about specific brands. northoftheborder Dec 2011 #9

Do you teach classes or seminars connected to sewing when you travel? northoftheborder Dec 2011 #13

I would love to teach sewing handmade34 Dec 2011 #14

I bought myself a new Janome last year catchnrelease Dec 2011 #10

Hmmm - good idea to find a store selling different brands. northoftheborder Dec 2011 #11

might I suggest handmade34 Dec 2011 #12

I bought a Pfaff about 20 years ago. It's computerized in that you can make your sinkingfeeling Jan 2012 #15

Thanks for all your inputs!!! northoftheborder Jan 2012 #17