tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973837214488121813.post837396198254661544..comments2023-07-22T21:47:24.552+10:00Comments on Irene's RE~VINTAGED: HELP I need sewing machine advice and a Give-awayIrene ~ RE~VINTAGEDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17843292644778238020noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973837214488121813.post-2597107257694856742009-02-13T03:15:00.000+11:002009-02-13T03:15:00.000+11:00I have just found your blog, and wonder if I might...I have just found your blog, and wonder if I might add a comment.About 15 years ago I said good bye to my old Singer machine and bought a Janome New Home machine. I wouldnt change it for anything!It does all the basics, plus some embroidery stitches, it has a quilting foot, and is light enough to carry around. I love it!Dresden Platehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448777768236842575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973837214488121813.post-66479172701836235042009-02-12T12:36:00.000+11:002009-02-12T12:36:00.000+11:00Kia Ora Irene. I have been sewing for year and hav...Kia Ora Irene. I have been sewing for year and have worn out the gear shafts of both a Singer and a Huskqvana. I then bought an Ela Airmatic which I have used heavily for 25 years and it is still going strong. As well I have a new beaut Elna and guess which one I still use the most. My daughter also has an Elna which she has used in her shop sewing strong cottons, leather and lace dresses (and 4 kids as well) and no problems. We have both found that the backup and service of Elna agents has been second to none which is a plus in this throw away age!! A sewing machine is a very personal item and we all have our own little foibles naturally but from experience I would most definitely buy Elna again. Have fun.... Cheers, MarilynOakrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503241968221921081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973837214488121813.post-32962282832244294332009-02-06T08:12:00.000+11:002009-02-06T08:12:00.000+11:00I have a Designer I that does everything. But I kn...I have a Designer I that does everything. But I know I don't do everything. They sell one for around $250, that is a great deal. I would also go with a Bernina. Mine does machine embroidery, with 2 sons and 3 grandsons, I really do not feel the need for a lot. I am going to use it on some quilting. You really just need to know what you will be using your machine for.<BR/><BR/>Lindawiredlindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00738964982800385850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973837214488121813.post-79110632788614346642009-02-03T13:44:00.000+11:002009-02-03T13:44:00.000+11:00Hi Irene,Sorry about your machine! I have had an ...Hi Irene,<BR/><BR/>Sorry about your machine! I have had an Elna for about 20 years and love it. If I had to buy one now, I would probably get a Bernina or Viking. But, it really depends on what you want to make with the machine. There are so many great machines now, as the technology just gets better year after year. Good luck with your choice and let us know what you purchase! I LOVE your hearts....another great job.<BR/>Kana<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Kanakanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531465517698489308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973837214488121813.post-66109486888874477872009-01-31T12:45:00.000+11:002009-01-31T12:45:00.000+11:00Irene - I had to purchase one last year and I boug...Irene - I had to purchase one last year and I bought a Singer. It is a traditional brand and you can get them with all sorts of bells and whistles. I am a pretty simple sewer so I got one with straight stitch, zig zag, and some other finishing stitches and a few fancy topstitches. It was not expensive. Buying a sewing machine is a lot like buying a car. You gotta think, okay, what do I need this machine to do and what is out there to accomodate my needs! If you are a simple sewer like me, we both sew barkcloth, then you need a dependable brand with a little more than basic stuff, not a super fancy embroidering machine with a serger. The old saying goes to find the prince you need to kiss a lot of frogs, so get to kisssing, I mean looking at machines. I am sure that perfect machine is out there for you. Good Luck!!!! CindyThe Catnap Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323833443467198798noreply@blogger.com