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kcass1954

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6. I bought a light-weight Baby Lock sewing machine late last year because I got
Thu Dec 22, 2011, 10:01 PM
Dec 2011

tired of lugging my heavier machine to classes and get-togethers with my quilting group. I love the machine - it weighs around 13 pounds and it sews great. I'm not sure it would survive the rigors of everyday sewing - sometimes I'll sew for 6 or 8 hours straight on a weekend. My Kenmore handles that just fine.

Two of my friends have Singers from the 60's that they refuse to give up. My old White was 35 pounds - I could barely haul it to the other end of the house. When my son's SO decided that she'd like to have a machine, I passed it along.

My SIL has a Bernina 830 with the big embroidery module. The machine lists for somewhere in the $12K range. She and my brother can well afford it, and she doesn't work so she has more time to sew. But really - $12K???

I don't know that I'd spend the money on a fancy machine without considering all the costs. Some machines have expensive feet and bobbins, and accessories that are not interchangeable with other machines. An embroidery machine would be nice, but you'll go through needles like crazy, and some of the threads will bankrupt you.

If you decide on something that's more than just a base model machine, buy from a local dealer who has good reputation and will teach you how to use your machine. (Extra points if they do their own service.)

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