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Originally Posted by Tessa327  A lady from my sewing group has kindly given me a sewing machine to use & another a whole bag of scap fabric to practice on. I am thrilled to start playing with it when I get the chance.
Right now I'm still debating whether I should get a viking or a jenome for my first purchase after much research. Any suggestions? |
How very nice of the lady in your class. I collect vintage machines and frequently rehome them to someone would like to learn or cannt afford to replace their machine that has died.
IMO, Viking makes a much nicer machine than Jenome. A few years back I purchased a Jenome for my oldest daughter to learn on,it lasted about 2yrs. I then purchased her a PFAFF which she now sews professionally on. I purchased daughter #2 a Viking about 5 yrs ago and it is still going strong. Because after 17rs of hard sewing my PFAFF is not doing well and one of the parts that will need to be replaced soon can not even be acquired. I looked at one of the Vikings and was impressed with it,but the purchase will have to wait until my machine nolonger runs. I sew 3 - 5yrs a day,inbetween my mommy dutys.