I just bought the Brother BC-1000 for myself for Christmas. I though I'd try it out since it was a good price at Target (Only $149) and they said I could bring it back any time within 90 days after Christmas. I've taken it out of the box and given it a "test drive" and read the manual. It's a truly WONDERFUL machine for the money! It has great reviews on Amazon.
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But, I'm thinking I want just a little bit "more", a computer machine with more decorative stitches and a built in alphabet. I'd like to stick with a 'Low Shank' machine (like Brother, Kenmore or White) because I already have several costly attachments from my old Brother. I don't need an embroidery machine, as this would just add to the cost, but this isn't mandatory. I am definitely looking for something under $400, preferably even under $300.
I love the way this new Brother BC-1000 threads, as it's SUPER SIMPLE and I like the way the bobbin drops in quick and easy. I don't like the way the stitches can't be programed to any wider or longer than 4.0 in most stitches, but I'm suspecting it's that way in most machines?
Has anyone out there got a Sewing machine that cost under $500 with decorative stitches that they are super happy with? Let me know so I can return this one and buy one that has more stitches (they SAY it comes with '100 stitch functions' but there's really only 50 or so actual stitch patterns if you don't include the button holes). PLUS, the button holes stitch width can't be adjusted.
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My new computer machine (my other machine is a 1970's model) will REALLY get a work out, so it would be great if it were also durable, though I've been told by more than one Sewing Machine Repair Man that a computerized machine is only meant to last 4 or 5 years with normal use. I asked: "Could I then repair whatever goes wrong?" and he said "Would you repair your OLD computer?" This got me to thinking, How much money do I really want to spend on a computer machine that most likely won't hold up? But, I have to admit, when I tried my first computerized machine, I fell in love with the ease of it!
Cyinda from near Seattle
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By Diane. (Guest Post)
January 8, 20080 found this helpful
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I like Janome sewing machines. They used to be sold in Sears stores. I ended up buying my embroidery machine online, I was able to call the store a speak with a salesperson with all my questions
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Before doing this, I went t o a sewing store a tried out all the machines. They usually have less expensive versions of the better machines or even trade ins. I decided to go with the Janome because of the price and the fact that I had a lot of the equipment that I could use with the new machine and the old one. Good Luck!
I had never heard of Necchi until I was given this machine by my mom. She gave it to me because she thought it was too noisy. I enjoy sewing on it. I have had it for about 2 years or more and have never had a problem with it. I keep it dusted and oiled and it is not nearly as "clicky-clacky" as it used to be.
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It may have just needed to be broken in. I use it for piecing quilt tops and making bowls, baskets, etc. from fabric-wrapped cotton clothes line. It is a heavy-duty machine and sews through the clothes line easily.
I'm looking for advice on what brand of sewing machine is better, Singer or White? My husband sent me to a "school sale" and I bought a White heavy duty Serge and Sew. When I came home he brought out my anniversary present which was a Singer HD110 heavy duty machine.
He is very sweet and wanted to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. I have always been loyal to Singer but have heard that they don't get the best reviews lately. I have never used a White.
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Anyway, now I'm trying to decide between the two machines. They seem to have the same capabilities so that doesn't help. I just need a very basic machine that is fast and will last a while. Please help!
A place that I visit for reviews of products is: www.epinions.com People that have bought the products type reviews---give the Pros and Cons of the product. I think its very helpful!!!
i have a white sewing machine and if i had known at the time what a piece of junk it was would never have bought it, even the people at the sewing machine repair place said these machines are not as good as singer ... this is just my opinion but i would keep the singer, there is also the fact that singer is easier to find a repair place for if necessary
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Beth Silver Feedback Medal for All Time! 407 Feedbacks
September 29, 20060 found this helpful
I would never buy a Singer as they are almost the bottom of the barrel. I have a New Home, actually two, a regular machine and a serger and I have nothing to say but good about either one. They purr when they run!
I just bought the Brother BC-1000 for myself for Christmas. I though I'd try it out since it was a good price at Target (Only $149) and they said I could bring it back any time within 90 days after Christmas. I've taken it out of the box and given it a "test drive" and read the manual. It's a truly WONDERFUL machine for the money! It has great reviews on Amazon.
