alimfp Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Can anyone tell what the model number is? I am just trying to find reviews online and what it sold for. I read in another thread that someone was told it was discontinued. But I imagine some sites still says what it retailed for at least. I *think* it says: LS1717P and then it's either a comma and the letter B or a period and the letter B? Seems odd in a model number. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I have not been able to find anything on it. I don't think that model is made anymore and it's a one time only deal. I hope to be getting two of those. One for mom and one for myself as a back-up if my Singer ever dies. I only paid 80.00 for it about three or four years ago on BF at WM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraczek Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I am a very avid in sewing. You guys might be better off going to a sewing machine store and seeing if they have any good used ones. Brother sewing machines are not very good. In my personal experience you are better off buying a better brand but used. Many women such as myself will upgrade to a newer model, thus trading in a machine. You can find some very good ones that way. I currently own an Elna and a Bernina and they are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicMama Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Would a model such as this be a good choice for a first-time sewer who is not an adult? My 9-year old niece wants a sewing machine for Christmas, was asking for the "Barbie" sewing machine, and my 2 sisters and I would rather get her a nicer model. Any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Well, I sew alot. I sell dolls and quilts at a local store and I used a Brother for about 6 years brfore I got a Singer. It still works but I have used it alot and it's getting old. I will be getting the one at WM as a second. The old one is now used by my girls 12 and 13. For $55.00 I think it's worth it especially for a kid. But I will be using mine alot. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbmb Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 sounds good to me as i was buying for kids too.Thanks kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsDarling Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I have my GreatGrandmas Singer. It actually had to have the "new attachment" added to make it electric at one point LOL But I also have a brothers and a newer knock off brand that I use often. I have never had trouble with any and if its for a beginner/casual users I would push to teh brother(or a singer if one was on sale) Heres why: My Gma is a heavy duty quilter. She owns a very nice very fancy very EXPENSIVE machine. All needles/parts/accessories have to be ordered in. My brother I can get things at any craft store and some walmarts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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