sewing machine recs

ec3under4

I am looking for a new sewing machine. I don't need anything too fancy just something that's easy to use and doesn't cost a ton! Thanks!!

angelaggie

I've always used Singer and have been happy with them. JoAnnes is having lots of sales on their sewing machines right now. The staff there is very knowledgable and helped me a lot. 

sandieleeann

My parents and I both have Kenmore and we really like them.  My parent's have had theirs for years now, and I just got mine in May, no complaints yet.

MrsAJL

In doing a little research to see when my Singer was made, it turns out my machine is 26 years old.  I have the model, the "Debutante" (ha!) in the lower right hand side (with the yellow spool of thread) of this Singer ad.  My mother picked it up at a garage sale about 10 or 12 years ago for $10.

However, Singer, today is not as much of a workhorse machine maker as they used to be.  The Crafts board put together an FAQ on machines here: 

 https://www.thenest.com/profiles/CraftsFAQ/mynest/myoldbio#whatmachine

 I'm so cheap that unless I wanted extreme bells and whistles, I probably wouldn't buy a new sewing machine. I'd look for the features I want and then search Craigslist.  My girl friend has purchased some very high quality machines for under $50 through CL.  Of course, Brother sells some nice ones via Amazon (new) for <$200.

 

 

esbeek

I recently looked for a used sewing machine in Austin, and came upon this great repair shop. The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable, and had several used machines for sale. Felt like a little piece of an older world ... I bought an used Singer from him, which we love.

sozay23

The woot deal today is a sewing machine!