Without being too exspensive,what kind of sewing machine is good ?

Answer 1

Forget the Singer - they were fantastic twenty years ago, but today's models have really gone downhill. You haven't specified what is "too expensive," but you can get a decent machine from a reputable dealer for as little as $100. The more bells and whistles added, the more expensive. It is important that you buy from a dealer, rather than your local discount store, because in the long run it will save you money. You might pay more initially, but buying from a dealer means you'll have someone to service the machine, to answer your questions when you have problems, and possible even provide you with training in using your machine. Imagine buying a $100 machine at Wal-Mart and a month later going back to ask a question about it. They'll look at you like you're bonkers. With a dealer, you can tell them what you're looking for (be firm on price - remember, they ARE still salespeople) and they can match you with an appropriate machine. You'll be able to sit down and try out the machines before you buy. Check out Bernina, Brother, Janome, Pfaff, Elna, and Husqvarna Viking - they're all good brands.

Answer 2

Walmarts have cheap ones. Does your newspaper have a section where you can list stuff for sale under a certain amount like $50? These ads are usually free and when the seller sells the item they pay the paper a 10% commission. I have seen good sewing machines there for $10.

Answer 3

I read the other answers and they were okay, but not what I have in mind. I love my elderly Pfaff, and bought inexpensive Pfaff machines for my daughters. We maintain them ourselves, but Pfaff dealers who do repairs, should they be needed, are easily available.
Many sewing machine shops take trade-ins when a consumer goes in to buy a new machine. Sometimes these machines are very old and inexpensive, but the shop has done maintenance and/or rebuilding. Shop owners are anxious to convert new entrants into their shop and if they have a trade-in program will probably be happy to sell you just the machine to meet your needs, provide followup advice and service, and then be there when you want to trade up to a more complex model.

Answer 4

Shop garage sales for an old Bernina. I've had new and old Singers, and a newer Brother (bought it new, but this was nearly 20 years ago) and none have come close to this circa 1962 Bernina Record my mother found at a garage sale for $25 about 10 years ago. I would not part with it for the world.

Answer 5

The Brother sewing machines at Wal-Mart are fairly inexpensive. There is a $70.00 model and $90.00 model that both work very good..
You can also check your local pawn shops and sewing centers for used machines.

Answer 6

I have my Mom's Brother that she bought in the 50's, it still works great. I still have the Sears Kenmore my parents bought me in the '70s, it has never had maintainance, and works fine. I rarely use all the fancy stitches on it.
Both sew nicely.

Answer 7

Singer is the best.

Answer 8

SINGER ALL AROUND