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recommend sewing machine for a beginner

KellyG6279KellyG6279 member
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I'm would like to learn how to sew and want to buy something good to learn on. ?My sister designs clothes for a high fashion label and doesn't understand that I'm talking entry level so has recommended top of the line craziness. ?Anyone with any recs? ?tia
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Re: recommend sewing machine for a beginner

  • ffejsGirlffejsGirl

    I have this one:

    https://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4698205

    It has a DVD to help learn to use it, but it's super easy to use, has a needle threader and the bobbin is easy to fill and install. It's a good starter and cheap! until you get more experienced and maybe want to spend the money on something that fits your needs best.

    sorry it says it's out of stock online, but I got mine in the store and they had plenty of them stocked.

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  • HarrietNJMommyHarrietNJMommy

    Check out the Crafts board on The Nest - someone is always asking this question.

    My advice - buy the BEST machine that you can afford if you think this will be a long term hobby. It will be worth the investment.

    I own 2 Berninas (one sewing, one stand alone embroidery) - LOVE them! You can always buy a refurbished one at a big discount (usually from someone that has "upgraded").

    Janome is a good machine as well. If you don't have money to spend at all (looking for a machine in the $200 range or so), then go with a Kenmore (same as Janome) or a Brother machine.

    I would stay away from Singer machines unless they are old (20+ years or older). They are not the machines they used to be.

    GL! 

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  • JCM083009JCM083009

    I am new to sewing and got this one.  I really love it! https://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7823331&st=sewing+machine&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1142294522804

     

     

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  • GratefulGreensGratefulGreens
    You can get yourself either a Singer or Brother - just one of their basic models to get yourself started.  Then later, you can move up to something that has a little more. 
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  • SapphyrEyesSapphyrEyes
    I have a Brother and don't recommend it.  It's a pita and I've already outgrown it just from a couple months of use.  It has 5 or 6 stitches that are only slightly varied to help make a total of 21 stitches.  The presser foot can't be adjusted and the thread tension just doesn't adjust the way it should.  And the bobbin jams quite frequently. Plus, the spindle that is used to wind thread to the bobbin doesn't stay on when winding.  I have to hold it on there.  If you think this is going to be a long term hobby I also recommend getting something slightly more expensive that will grow with you as your skills grow.  And if you sign up for newsletters at some of your local fabric shops they'll notify you of their big sales (they may have one going on now for the fourth or may have one for labor day in September).  You could also buy refurbished from them which will save you some money too.
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