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What brand and model of sewing machine do you own and why did you select it?

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geminigail geminigail
 
 June 30, 2009 04:52 AM
I have a Singer Starlet machine that my husband bought for me 28 years ago. It has been the best little machine ever and does all the basic stitches. It folds up into it's own carrying case and is very easy to use. I've seen the newfangled computerized ones out there and decided that I won't even venture to look at them more closely until my Starlet fails me which does not seem to be happening anytime soon. I would estimate that I use it about 20-25 times a year on large and small projects. If you look it up on eBay or the net it is now collectible ! So I think I'll hold onto it a bit longer !
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June 30, 2009 07:29 PM
I learned to sew on my grandmothers Singer Featherweight. That was back in the 70's. She also had a modern Singer that was in its' own sewing cabinet in her den. More often than not, we found her at the kitchen table with her featherweight.

I remember lugging that heavy old case home so that I could finish my high school sewing projects. The machine now lives with my aunt in Alaska.
http://www.patented-antiques.com/images/ARCHIVE_PICS/sew_archive/fwpics/AJ888714a.jpg

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knowitall knowitall
 
June 30, 2009 03:07 AM
I have a Brother CS 6000i (Love IT) and a Futura CE250 (Like it) and an antique Singer (that I never use) and a Singer Ultralock (that stinks and I hate it). I got the brother because it has a ton of stitches and is computerized with a needle up down function that I love. I got the futura because for the price it was the best machine to do what I wanted. It does embroidery and basic sewing with a ton of decorative stitches.
The machien you want depends on what you want to make with it and what you want to spend.
Feel free to contact me direct ify ou have more questions!

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June 30, 2009 03:16 AM
The needle up down function is indispensable, especially for applique and free motion work.

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July 25, 2009 09:35 AM
I have been using a vintage (I mean antique) straight-stitch Singer sewing machine for years. I love this little work horse, but recently, I had to have it cleaned and the tension adjusted for the third time in a year, custom machines needs maintenance to function better
http://www.setpointusa.com/custom-machines.html

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