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carolbrigid Posted - May 30 2008 : 7:55:48 PM
Okay. I had a sewing machine 10 years ago. It blew up and I want to buy a new one. Not a big fancy one, just a small one that does the basics and makes buttonholes. Does anyone have a recommendation for me? Your favorite sewing machine and the best for the lowest price? I don't have a lot of money to spend on one, but if I'm going to make aprons now, well, looks like I need one. Thank you,
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carolbrigid Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 7:54:53 PM
Thank you Aunt Em for telling me about that site. I'll take a look, and I love to read customer reviews! I'll definitely look at the site. Thank you!

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Aunt Em Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 7:49:24 PM
I got a Brother, with something like 110 stitches for $130 on Overstock.com So far I love it, and it does way more than I will ever need. They had all kinds of different models there so it was easy to compare. I think they had customer reviews too which are always helpful.

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carolbrigid Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 6:55:05 PM
Hey Tammy!!! I know you got those fabulous bargains!!! I'd love to see those sewing machines. I went to Walmart today and I saw a couple of sewing machines each under $100. One by Singer, and the other by Brother. I have to decide. They both look like good sewing machines for the price. !
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Farmtopia Posted - May 31 2008 : 1:16:17 PM
Heehee, I remember the beautiful black treadle singer for the bargain you got, Tammy! :)

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Tammy Claxton Posted - May 31 2008 : 1:12:50 PM
Hey Carol, I'll take you too the flea market where I found 2 of mine...lol ;P

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Bonne Posted - May 31 2008 : 08:05:47 AM
Carol, try doing a search for "buy sewing machine" in Stitching and Crafting Room here~we've chatted about this a few different times and those discussions may help you. ;)

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carolbrigid Posted - May 30 2008 : 8:32:06 PM
Hi Susan, Yep my old one that blew up was a Singer and I had had it for many years before it finally died. I will take a look at Walmart. You can't beat Singer sewing machines. Gosh you made all that on a tredle machine? Wow!!! Thanks! Oh wow, I see you live in Lancaster! I'm south of you, not too far from Baltimore. I haven't been to Lancaster County for a while now. I need to visit there sometime soon!
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mommom Posted - May 30 2008 : 8:01:03 PM
I bought a Singer from Walmart several years ago for $99 and I really like it. Nothing fancy. Forwards, backwards, zigzag, buttonholes. I've always been a Singer girl. I made my wedding gown and six bridesmaids gowns on a Singer tredle machine. I think that if you go to a sewing machine store they let you test drive them. You'll know which one feels comfortable to you right away. Good luck and have fun! Susan

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