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northoftheborder

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5. Thanks for all the input.. I need as much as possible.

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Thu Dec 22, 2011, 10:59 AM

Dec 2011

My 60's Kenmore is VERY heavy.(I think it was made in Germany). At one time I could lift it (barely) out of it's cabinet to take to be cleaned and oiled. I no longer can lift it at all, one reason I'm looking for a new one. Of course, that weight makes it more durable. It stopped sewing after making a costume from heavy material for a grandchild. I think it just needs servicing, and if I could get someone to move it for me, I could get it fixed. Although it stitches fairly well, it still does not do the fine tight stitch that my old Singer does. However, I really need a machine which will do multiple things, as well as sew through thick fabrics, which the Singer or Kenmore can't do, and do a serge finish.

I have inherited an enormous collection of old fabrics, laces, ribbons, and hope to use them in some creative ways in my next era of sewing. I would like to start with a new machine in a modern cabinet. I guess I just need to do some hands on research. What about "Baby Lock"? Any experience with that line?

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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