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11-05-2009, 12:33 PM | #1 |
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| What's a good sewing machine for someone who only wants to make simple yorkie stuff? I need something that is very easy to use. I really don't sew, but I wanted to try to make some cute stuff for Prince. Any ideas?
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11-05-2009, 12:44 PM | #2 |
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| Just get a portable home sewing machine, they do lots of different stitches, and they are really easy to thread. I have two, but I keep going back to my trusty Brother that I got a costco years ago for less than $200. Don't really use my singer anymore. industry machines are attached to big ugly green tables and used cost upwards of $500. Oh and they only do one stitch.
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11-05-2009, 12:50 PM | #3 |
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| Janome is another great brand that offers affordable, but durable models. |
11-05-2009, 12:54 PM | #4 |
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| I agree just get a portable table top model and a case to close it up,and carry it around.You can get a really decent one any more for $200-$250 and it will have all the stitches that you will really need. |
11-05-2009, 03:48 PM | #5 |
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| I agree with a Janome!!! I have had three different Janome sewing machines and love them. I also have a Janome serger. I started with the basic sewing machine, should have kept it to, it sewed like a dream. I traded it in to upgrade to one that also embroiders, then upgraded again. Sewing is fun, I just don't have as much time anymore, I would rather buy it already made, guess I am lazy!!LOL!! I do have to make a diaper bag set for a baby shower this weekend though, guess I better get busy!!!!
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11-05-2009, 03:55 PM | #6 |
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| I don't think anything related to yorkies are simple! lol you gotta have some bling!
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11-05-2009, 04:06 PM | #7 | |
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Right On! First I just wanted the furbaby. Then I started shopping for her. Then I saw a dress that was GORGEOUS for 47.00 but I thought "WOW I can make one better" Then I decided I would buy a 200 dollar machine for fun, but that was a lie. So then I bought a Bernina and started the hobby of designing and making small dog clothing. Now I plan to stay home with her and go into business. All because of falling in love with the Biewer and Yorkshire Terrier. She is bringing on the bling and I haven't even got her YET!!!! | |
11-05-2009, 04:15 PM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Taft, TN, US
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| Go to Wal Mart and check out their basic sewing machines. You will need straight stitch, zig zag stitch for finishing seams, etc. A button hole stitch would be great for making that finished "hole" in the top of a coat for the leash to attach to the harness. I would not get a used machine, since you can get a simple new one for a very good price. |
11-05-2009, 04:50 PM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas
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| Checking at Walmart would be OK, just try and avoid the very cheapest models as they can be difficult to get adjusted so they sew correctly. Also, I have seen many complaints about today's Singer machines, I would look at a Brother or Janome. Features that would make your sewing life easier are, drop in bobbin, one-step buttonhole, zig-zag stitch, automatic tension adjustment. Many fabric and sewing stores offer beginning sewing classes. You would benefit from that to learn the basics. Good luck.
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11-05-2009, 04:59 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: gainesville fl
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| on black friday wal-mart always have basic sewing machine on sale for like $47 . i go to black friday at 8:00 they alway have house hold stuff left.people go for toys and t.v. im going to get one myself. |
11-05-2009, 07:00 PM | #11 |
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| I agree. I'm going to try to get one for my daughter. They usually have both Singers and Brothers. I have had two Singers and they both did great for the money I paid. I've made 200+ purses on one of them and it still sews great!
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11-05-2009, 08:26 PM | #12 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia
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| You all are really great!!!! Thank all of you for so many wonderful and helpful suggestions. Hmmmmmmmm...decisions...decisions!
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11-05-2009, 10:36 PM | #13 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Castro Valley, Ca. USA
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| Some good advice here... My two cents...stay away from Singer. I bought a Brother from Walmart for around $180.00 with lots of extra stitches and a walking foot (for quilting or sewing multi-layers) to carry to sewing classes. It's great and light weight. I have a Janome embroidery machine and it was too heavy to carry around. Janome is a good brand and they do make regular sewing machines. I love to sew and serge! Donna
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11-06-2009, 07:12 AM | #14 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland
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| My first sewing machine was a $90 Brother machine from Walmart and it sews everthing. I have made a few doggie shirts with no problem. If you are willing to wait til Black Friday that sewing machine on sale at Walmart would be a steal. |
11-06-2009, 07:39 AM | #15 | |
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