sewing machine

[kardomr]

if anyone notices a sewing machine on sale before december 14th-ish, if you have time to post it, i'd love to know. you might see one i don't. dd7 has asked for one for her birthday and it's her #1 burning request. 

(a real, but basic machine. not a kids' machine.)

 

tia,

:)r

[Elmck]

What would you like to spend??

[Kanyon71]

Sears BF Ad you can look up here has a Brother one for $149.99 plus $10 in member rewards. The Ad and Ad Scans are in the BF portion of the site.

[kardomr]

What would you like to spend??

great question.

under $100.

[redraccoon]

Walmart carries a very basic model Brother sewing machine that is under $80.

Its not fancy - but if you use quality thread, it will be more than adequate for a young person to start with.

Don't go with cheap thread! You'll find that it breaks and knots up underneath.

 

Brother 17 Stitch Sewing Machine, JX2517

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-17-Stitch-Sewing-Machine-JX2517/26805131

[hack2222]

Walmart BF has two also time to figure out your price and grab one.

[redraccoon]

Just saw that the Walmart BF ad has one under $50 on Thursday.

[zoemonstr]

Walmart has this a Brother Project Runway referb.  on it one day sale looks like it has lots of perks and if she likes the show like my daughter this just work.  Reg $399.  now $69

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-RCE1100PRW-Refurbished-Computerized-Sewing-Machine/35121218

[peppysfireball]

Im a janome fanatic. I got my first one 25 years ago. IT was at xmas and it was xmas special . Regualr 400 for 200. I now have a 1500 janome professiona. I sewed professionally many years. I cannot stress janome enough. Other machines are plastic throwaways according to my machine repairman. their parts are non replaceble. My granddaughters may get the little janome .Its only 59. on amaon. It's like the lilittle pixie plus that's in the shopko ad for 37. I can't decide. I know they are kids. And they need to learn . My sister bought a brohter at walmarst last year at black friday and its all plastiic. You really can't learn on a machine when the tension messes up on you. A drop in bobbin is a must. I have spent hours trying to fix a tension problem. 

[kardomr]

Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions.

The Janome is a little above my price point. Though, I'm sure you're right that it's a great machine.

I'm used to a Singer (so is dd since she uses mine now.) The Brothers seem similar. I hadn't thought to look at Walmart; thank you for that suggestion.

I've been watching this one on Amazon:

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F7DPEQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2BBYAAJKNDM1C&coliid=I1RCWR55GC6Q6L&psc=1

Edited November 13, 2014 by kardomr

[jeanniet]

I like Singer machines.  I bought one for my mother in law at Walmart and it works fine. I paid about under $100

[NicM987]

Anyone have any insight on embroidery machines? I've been really wanting one but am so unfamiliar with pricing/what features I should be looking for. I am just looking for a nice starter machine that I could learn and keep for a few years at least before upgrading to a pricier model.

[kardomr]

NicM- 

I find the reviews on Amazon helpful as a starting point.

[Cassy]

Anyone have any insight on embroidery machines? I've been really wanting one but am so unfamiliar with pricing/what features I should be looking for. I am just looking for a nice starter machine that I could learn and keep for a few years at least before upgrading to a pricier model.

I just purchased the Brother PE770 for $216. I had never embroidered before so knew nothing about it. I do know you should look for something that embroiders at least a 5x7 design. I do have to say the Brother was very easy to figure out my first time as I knew nothing! Also look for where you can plug a thumb drive in to transfer pics to embroidery from your computer to the machine. Hope that helps a little.

[OutToLunch]

Where did you find this deal at???   I have looked at these for 6 months and I really want one!!

[sassyaztec]

looking as well.... found this online: http://bestsewingmachineforkids.net/

[sassyaztec]

thinking I will probably get this one for my 8 y.o. daughter  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-17-Stitch-Sewing-Machine-JX2517/26805131

[Cassy]

Where did you find this deal at???   I have looked at these for 6 months and I really want one!!

Found it at J and O Fabrics online. Sometimes when they put out a coupon code it works on everything, not just fabric. Shipping was only $7.45 to boot!