Sewing Machine Question..?

Question

I want to give my daughter -in -law a sewing machine for xmas but I dont know anything about them..Does anyone know of a decent sewing machine at a resonable price.I was looking at a brothers or aero-pro. Any ideas..

Answer 1

I have seven machines (we do quilts) I like the Brother Embroidery machine. Now available with programmable instructions to make your own pc disc for you own patterns for embroidering it sells for about $225.00 and is just as good as a Husqvarna that sells for $600.00 or more, you can also get the programmable pc unit to make your own embroidery disc patterns, the sells for an extra $125.00.So far It's just as good as our other machines, we use it quite a bit, this is from Wal-Mart. The other one is a J.C. Penney Euro-Pro a reasonably priced machine that's really a workhorse, this is our second one in ten years, we still use the old one.

Answer 2

I used to have a Brother, meh. Plastic, plastic, plastic. Although it did have an automatic buttonhole feature I really liked. I don't know Aero Pro. Singer is well known for their machines.

However, I am TOTALLY sold on Husqvarna Viking. These machines are workhorses! I recently bought a new one for about $500 and its the best you can get of sewing-only machines... above that price they start combining as sewing and embroidery machines (which I would've gotten if I could afford it). This machine takes a pounding and still delivers.

True story: 10 years ago, a homeless guy found an old Viking machine in a burned out home and brought it to me. I bought it (after he showed me it still worked). No fancy stitches or anything, just straight line and zig zag. The case was partially melted and it was not a pretty machine. I tell you, once oiled, that melted machine worked wonders and sewed through leather like butter. From that point on I've been a Husqvarna fan.

You can find Husqvarna Viking machines at your local Joann's store, or other fabric stores. Sometimes at Sew & Vac shops too.

Answer 3

You can discover categories at retail outlets that promote stitching machines (Joann's, and many others.) - I believe it is like using a motorbike - you do not forget. The simplest factor you can also discover is that you simply shouldn't have the endurance anymore for the little matters - like urgent tiny corners. I might additionally present this recommendation - if you're purchasing a brand new desktop, don't purchase a low-cost one. There is not anything worse that a low-cost stitching desktop. It will force you to drink and emerge as making you hate the stitching. Consider purchasing a well stitching desktop an funding. Think Bernina or Husqvarna Viking - it'll be valued at it in the end.

Answer 4

It really depends on her skill level at sewing. Is she a beginner? Is she an accomplished seamstress? Does she want all the bells and whistles (embroidery features, etc) or will a basic no-nonsense machine suffice? I'd find out what skill level she is, go to a sewing supply store (Hancocks, JoAnn Fabics, etc) and ask a sales person for advice. Good luck!

Answer 5

Brothers is good, as is Singer I have never heard of aero-pro. You can get Brother and Singer at Wal-mart. Check out on-line. I would suggest one with a multi-stitch.