Sewing Machine Owners.

faseda · 01-02-2007, 11:48 PM

I'm in the market for one. What do i look for in a sewing machine? What brands are recommended?

hotchoc · 01-03-2007, 12:19 AM

janome is good.i've got a mini one.I am learning so i cant tell u much.

faseda · 01-03-2007, 02:12 AM

i've never heard of that brand before.

Nonye · 01-03-2007, 04:23 AM

Try Singer, it might be a little pricey but lasts for ages.

Nimotalai · 01-03-2007, 08:08 AM

This is the one I have. Babylock Crafter Choice:

I just started sewing and I think it's a good machine for a begginer because it has an automatic threader. you push on a button and it threads the needle for you.

You have a choice between using the presser foot, or using the start/stop button.

Another ryder gave me this site, and it's great. They have reviews on different types of machines, so if you see one you like in the store you can check it out at the site.

http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine/Reviews/

Crafter's Choice Description from the internet

If you need a versatile and easy-to-use sewing machine to keep up with your imagination, the Baby Lock Crafter's Choice is for you. Specially designed with a wide variety of stitches and innovative features, you'll have fun making your projects more unique.
Convenience Features include:

Quick-Set, top-loading bobbin
Quick-Set bobbin winding system
Automatic needle threader
Start/stop button
Programmable needle up/down
Built-in reinforcement stitch
One-step, automatic buttonholes in 5 styles
Drop feed
Free arm

Advanced Features include:

50 Built-in stitches including 5 buttonholes
Pressor foot pressure adjustment
Variable speed control (up to 850 spm)
Variable needle position
Twin needle sewing
Variable stitch width and length

sapphire · 01-03-2007, 06:40 PM

i have a janome mini and it's really good....right up there with singer

faseda · 01-03-2007, 08:50 PM

where would be the best place to buy one?

Nimotalai · 01-03-2007, 10:51 PM

Check here:

http://sewingmachinesplus.com/

Some fabric stores also sell. Or Ebay.

However I'd suggest buying it from a sewing machine place because I've heard they will offer free sewing lessons on how to use your machine and beginner sewing and servicing your machines if it has a problem.

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Machine...F8&node=510252

Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/search/search...achine&ic=24_0

monblaze · 01-04-2007, 10:14 AM

i need a sewing machine too
i kno bout singer nd i think i lyk d sound of d babylock crafter

01-02-2007, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
faseda Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 0 and 1 bit purgatory Posts: 17,705 Points: 22,213.60 Bank: 3,525,575.88 Total Points: 3,547,789.48 Donate Rep Power: 2663350	Sewing Machine Owners. I'm in the market for one. What do i look for in a sewing machine? What brands are recommended? __________________ ARiya's E-Boo since summer 2007....

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faseda Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 0 and 1 bit purgatory Posts: 17,705 Points: 22,213.60 Bank: 3,525,575.88 Total Points: 3,547,789.48 Donate Rep Power: 2663350	i've never heard of that brand before. __________________ ARiya's E-Boo since summer 2007....

01-03-2007, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nimotalai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lurking Posts: 988 Points: 3,475.20 Bank: 220,806.61 Total Points: 224,281.81 Donate Rep Power: 116650	This is the one I have. Babylock Crafter Choice: I just started sewing and I think it's a good machine for a begginer because it has an automatic threader. you push on a button and it threads the needle for you. You have a choice between using the presser foot, or using the start/stop button. Another ryder gave me this site, and it's great. They have reviews on different types of machines, so if you see one you like in the store you can check it out at the site. http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine/Reviews/ Crafter's Choice Description from the internet If you need a versatile and easy-to-use sewing machine to keep up with your imagination, the Baby Lock Crafter's Choice is for you. Specially designed with a wide variety of stitches and innovative features, you'll have fun making your projects more unique. Convenience Features include: Quick-Set, top-loading bobbin Quick-Set bobbin winding system Automatic needle threader Start/stop button Programmable needle up/down Built-in reinforcement stitch One-step, automatic buttonholes in 5 styles Drop feed Free arm Advanced Features include: 50 Built-in stitches including 5 buttonholes Pressor foot pressure adjustment Variable speed control (up to 850 spm) Variable needle position Twin needle sewing Variable stitch width and length __________________ Don't Blame it on the Sunshine! Don't Blame it on the Moonlight! Don't Blame it on Good Times! BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!!!! I just can't I just can't I just can't control my feet!

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sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	i have a janome mini and it's really good....right up there with singer __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html

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faseda Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 0 and 1 bit purgatory Posts: 17,705 Points: 22,213.60 Bank: 3,525,575.88 Total Points: 3,547,789.48 Donate Rep Power: 2663350	where would be the best place to buy one? __________________ ARiya's E-Boo since summer 2007....

01-03-2007, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
hotchoc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: under the sheets Posts: 2,838 Points: 10,605.04 Bank: 3,908,385.68 Total Points: 3,918,990.72 Donate Rep Power: 3131628	janome is good.i've got a mini one.I am learning so i cant tell u much.

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Nonye Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,347 Points: 9,300.05 Bank: 405,734.42 Total Points: 415,034.47 Donate Rep Power: 1480139	Try Singer, it might be a little pricey but lasts for ages.

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Nimotalai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lurking Posts: 988 Points: 3,475.20 Bank: 220,806.61 Total Points: 224,281.81 Donate Rep Power: 116650	Check here: http://sewingmachinesplus.com/ Some fabric stores also sell. Or Ebay. However I'd suggest buying it from a sewing machine place because I've heard they will offer free sewing lessons on how to use your machine and beginner sewing and servicing your machines if it has a problem. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Machine...F8&node=510252 Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/search/search...achine&ic=24_0 __________________ Don't Blame it on the Sunshine! Don't Blame it on the Moonlight! Don't Blame it on Good Times! BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!!!! I just can't I just can't I just can't control my feet! Last edited by Nimotalai; 01-07-2007 at 09:03 PM..

01-04-2007, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
monblaze Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lagos! Posts: 4,326 Points: 25,079.25 Bank: 762,134.91 Total Points: 787,214.16 Donate Rep Power: 21368018	i need a sewing machine too i kno bout singer nd i think i lyk d sound of d babylock crafter __________________ @monblaze StillBaby of NR #OccupyNigeria, its your country, take it into your own hands... Lol, i crack me up!!! http://www.naijaryders.com/forums/24...-proposed.html

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