basic sewing machine
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Brother PED Basic Embroidery Software $119.99 |
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Brother LS2125I Easy To Use Lightweight Basic 10 Stitch $91.98 |
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SINGER 2250 Tradition Basic 10 Stitch Sewing Machine used $75.00 |
Basic sewing machine for quilting, less than $400?
I'm looking for a basic sewing machine that will be mostly used for piecing/quilting. I would like it to have a drop feed feature and be less than $400. I have heard Singers are a good, durable brand. Does anyone have any suggestions please?
Skip the Singer and look for a Janome, Juki, Brother, Pfaff, Viking, Babylock, or Bernina. Some of these can be quite expensive, but many also have basic models that fit your price range. You could also try picking up a used machine. For quilting, there are a couple of other features you should look for. Make sure the machine has a quarter inch foot, either included, or available for purchase. You also want a needle down function, which means that the needle stops in the down position. Most machines stop with the needle up, which is great for sewing clothes, but not so great for piecing. Ideally, look for a needle up/needle down button, which lets you set it for your preference. Dropping the feed dogs means you'll want to do some free motion quilting, so make sure the machine has a free motion foot or darning foot. The best ones are open at the front, although clear plastic ones work well, too.
I think you're better off purchasing from a local dealer - they'll give you a lot of customer support, including training, and they can service your machine when it needs it.
I have a Pfaff, two Janomes, a Brother, an old Singer, an old Kenmore, and a VERY old Necchi. Pfaff, Janome and Brother get the most use.
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Brother PED Basic Embroidery Software $119.99 |
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Brother LS2125I Easy To Use Lightweight Basic 10 Stitch $91.98 |
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SINGER 2250 Tradition Basic 10 Stitch Sewing Machine used $75.00 |
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ELNA 2004 Basic Portable Sewing Machine made by Janome $30.00 |
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New! Brother LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine $76.98 |
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BASIC of LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE - Japanese Book $32.99 |
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BROTHER LS 2125I LIGHTWEIGHT BASIC 10 STITCH SEWING MACHINE. $20.00 |
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COUTURE TECHNIQUES Sewing BASICS Clair Shaeffer NEW DVD Hand Machine Tailoring $39.95 |
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BRAND NEW Janome 2206 1-Dial 6 Stitch Basic Mechanical $119.00 |
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New! Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine Fast Free Shipping! $84.99 |
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VIDEO=FREE SHIP=SERVICED!NICE Heavy Duty Metal BASIC Kenmore 1318 SEWING MACHINE $159.95 |
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NEW Brother LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine $75.90 |
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Sewing Machine Basics Cico Books CIC-30734 $36.97 |
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BASIC of LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE of MENS CLOTHES $32.99 |
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BASIC of LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE of CHILDREN CLOTHES $32.99 |
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Singer 3221 Basic 21-Stitch Simple Sewing Machine $99.95 |
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Singer Sewing Co 2932CL 32 Stich Basic 2932.CL $139.98 |
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Singer 3221 Basic 21-Stitch Simple Sewing Machine $94.95 |
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NEW Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Portable Sewing Machine *QUICK SHIP* $114.78 |
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Brother LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine $82.31 |
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Brother LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine NEW $79.86 |
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2932.CL Singer 32 Stich Basic Sewing Singer Sewing Co $165.99 |
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Brother LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine NEW $94.90 |
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BROTHER LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine $106.66 |
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Brother Basic Sewing Machine Automatic Stitch NEW $99.95 |
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