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1935 Antique Singer Sewing Machine with Table and Accessories PICK UP ONLY!!! $249.99 |
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Vintage RARE Singer Sewing Machine Model B.R. 7 BR-7 With Case and Original Key $99.99 |
What is the best sewing machine for my needs?
I will be designing and making clothes and doing alterations. I want a really reliable machine. And will spend up to around $800. I also will need a serger. I will not be doing any quilting on the machine most likely. I have heard Brother, Janome, and Juki are pretty good. And that the newer model Singer machines aren't the best.
What brand would be the best and if you can tell me a particular model, that would be excellent.
I can allow about $300-400 for a serger.
Personally, I like Juki sergers -- they show their industrial roots, but are easy to work with. And the prices are reasonable.
For sewing machines, I prefer Bernina, Elna, Pfaff and Viking (in alphabetical order). Janome is just a smidge behind that in preference, and Singer is... well, Singers are not what they once were. Go, test, and see what suits. I require good utility stitches, a way of making decent buttonholes that doesn't drive me nuts, and adjustable presser foot pressure. I prefer an electronic machine because you get the full force of the stepper or servo motors driving the needle even at very slow speeds that would stall a conventional motor... but you should try and find the machine that fits you.
Suggested reading:
Carol Ahles: Fine Machine Sewing (particularly the beginning and ending chapters)
Gale Grigg Hazen: Owners Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting Machines
John Giordano: The Sewing Machine Book
Nancy Bednar: Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques
Chris James: Complete Serger Handbook
machine reviews at http://www.patternreview.com
If the $800 has to cover both serger and sewing machine, look at used sewing machines and new sergers.
me? I sew on a 12 year old midline Viking electronic that's performed flawlessly, backed up by a 1954 Singer 15 for dirty jobs. And a Juki 2/3/4/5 thread serger (MO655) and a Bernina 009D coverlock I've worn out two sewing machines and a serger over the years.
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Singer Commercial Grade Serger $306.04 The SINGER 14CG754 ProFinish a 4/3/2 thread overlock machine that saves you time with hems, seams and seam finishing. Sewing at 1,300 stitches per minute while trimming and overcastting, you will zip through numerous projects. It includes an adjustable cutting width, stitch length control, and color-coded lay-in threading. Included Accessories: standard foot, needles, tweezers, screwdriver and spr... |
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EZ Glide Mini Trolly Mascot Tutto Sewing Machine Serger Tote Bag Case This newest EZ-Glide Tutto bag holds a small sewing machine or serger, as well as your accessories. Trolly Details: Small machine bag fits sergers, featherweights and other small machines Bag fits: |
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NSI Knitting Machine $26.79 Turn the crank to swiftly knit your own clothes! With the Imagine Nation(R) Knitting Machine, knitting is a snap. In no time you can knit your very own scarf, hat or even a sweater! Set includes knitting machine, safe sewing needle and 2 skeins of thread. Stay warm this winter knitting your clothes with your own Knitting Machine. Some assembly required. Ages 6 and Up. For Missing or Defective Part... |
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Quick and Easy Sewing with Your Serger: 15 Easy-Sew Projects that Build Skills, Too (Easy Singer Style) $8.37 An easy, get-started guide to working with your serger-to get quick, professional-looking results with all types of fabrics.Easy SINGER Style Quick and Easy Sewing with Your Serger teaches readers all about the serger and presents 15 projects that help them develop the skills and techniques they need for both decorative and functional serging. The projects include fashion makeovers, fashion access... |
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Sewing With An Overlock - Singer Sewing Reference Library $8.00 ... |
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Authentic 1966 Instruction Manual for SINGER Touch & Sew STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING MACHINE MODEL 629 The real deal! Shows the Exclusive Push-Button Bobbin, Built-In Threading Chart, Friction-Free Spool Holder and Single-Thread Chainstitching. 40 pages. Profusely illustrated.... |
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1935 Antique Singer Sewing Machine with Table and Accessories PICK UP ONLY!!! $249.99 |
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Vintage RARE Singer Sewing Machine Model B.R. 7 BR-7 With Case and Original Key $99.99 |
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Rugged Singer Model 66 Sewing Machine Takes size 9-21 needles Runs & Sews Great! $132.50 |
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Antique Vintage Old Singer Sewing Machine Hand Crank parts $11.06 |
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1950 Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine $375.00 |
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Antique 1910 Singer electric sewing machine $100.00 |
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Singer Sylist 774 Sewing Machine. Great Working Condition $90.00 |
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SINGER SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES PARTS $7.90 |
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SINGER MAKE YOUR OWN HALTER TOP NEW $9.99 |
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Singer Touch & Sew 756 Special Zig-Zag Sewing Machine FREE SHIPPING w buy it now $150.00 |
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Singer sewing machine puzzlebox with accessories as pictured as found $39.00 |
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Singer Sewing Machine - Sewing Library 4 volume set - as is & as found $29.00 |
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SINGER Needle Plate #176874 Fits 5522, 5525, 5528 & Mor $14.99 |
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Singer 2210 Electronic - made in Italy- as is & as found $19.00 |
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SINGER TINY SERGER OVEREDGING SEWING MACHINE MODEL TS380A $31.00 |
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Singer 20u ZIG ZAG INDUSTRIAL Sewing machine repairs printed version in English $9.40 |
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SINGER 269 BARTACK INDUSTRIAL Sewing machine repairs printed version in English $9.40 |
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SINGER 81K INDUSTRIAL OVERLOCKER machine repairs printed version in English $9.40 |
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SINGER Needle Plate 352461-892 Fits 327, 328, 338 & Mor $14.99 |
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Singer 132K7 INDUSTRIAL Sewing machine repairs printed version in English $9.40 |
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LOVELY, WORKING, SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT 221 SEWING MACHINE W/ EXTRAS & CASE. 1950 $225.00 |
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1891 Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Stand Part ADJUSTING BOLTS 6D $14.99 |
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Singer 5050C sewing machine PLUS EXTRAS! FREE SHIPPING! $200.00 |
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Singer PRO4D Professional Differential Feed Serger Sewing Machine $102.50 |
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SINGER Teflon Foot 386029 Fits XL1, CXL, XL100, XL1000 $19.99 |
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VINTAGE SINGER SEWING MACHINE MODEL # A 301 $77.00 |
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VERY LOVELY FEATHERWEIGHT SINGER 222K SEWING MACHINE W FULL ACCESSORIES $510.00 |
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SINGER Needle Threader Fits 2638 Part# 068270 $12.99 |
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SINGER Needle Threader Fits 2623 Part# 270030002 $8.99 |
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Singer® Stylist Serger Machine $219.49 |
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SINGER Needle Threader 387019 For XL100, XL150 & XL1000 $12.99 |
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Singer Modern Electric Model 18 Sewing Machine $20.00 |
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Singer 27-2 & Attachment Instruction Book $13.86 |
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singer industrial strength walking foot sewing machine $169.00 |
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BROTHER / SINGER & MORE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER 3-PRONG KD-1902 $11.00 |
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NIB CHILDS SINGER SEWING MACHINE SINGER ZIGZAG CHAINSTITCH NEEDLE PROTECTION $26.99 |
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Singer Tiny Tailor Mending Machine with Canvas Carrying case $49.00 |
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Singer CG-590 Mechanical Sewing Machine $152.50 |
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Vintage 1960s Singer Model 413 Zig Zag Sewing Machine Metal Body Made Gt Britain $43.99 |
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Singer 2517 Mechanical Sewing Machine $65.99 |
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Singer Sewing Machine With Case $40.00 |
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Used Singer CE-250 Computerized Sewing Machine w/ Extra Needles, Cap Hoop $250.00 |
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Singer 306w Sewing Machine with Wood Portable case Beautiful! $199.00 |
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Singer 7444 Mechanical Sewing Machine $90.00 |
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Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine $200.00 |
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Singer® Featherweight™ FW75 Sewing Machine $367.77 |
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Singer® Stylist Serger Machine $277.77 |
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Singer® 7470 Confidence™ Electronic Sewing Machine $397.77 |
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Singer Futura II Model 920 $11.50 |
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Singer SES-2000 All-in-One Sew, Embroider and Serge Machine NO RESERVE!!!! $535.00 |
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