kyrsyan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
While I am still holding out hope of repairing my Husqvarna Viking 190, it's beginning to look like it is the motor, which is beyond my affordable repair level. (Although I'm probably going to save because I love that machine.)
I know absolutely nothing about most sewing machines. Well, okay, mostly nothing. I know that I tend to easily break the machines that you can buy in general stores and that are the lower end of the craft store machines. Apparently I expect more from the machines than modern machines are fond of doing. I started sewing on a Singer 915 and heavy duty machines if that gives you a clue. I expect my machines to handle seams and folded material without breaking, even on denim and upholstery materials. (Although I will hand turn and use care on harder things.)
But I am also broker than broke. So I've been looking on Marketplace, eBay, craigslist, and shopgoodwill. The problem is that I know little to nothing about these machines. I'm avoiding Singer and Brother because I have broken modern versions of their machines. And while I prefer older machines, I do need a machine that can do zigzag and knits. I don't need fancy stitches or embroidery. And I'd like to avoid machines made in China or Taiwan, even if the brand is good. So, so far, I've been looking at Husqvarna, Viking, Elna, and Janome machines. But I know nothing about them, except Husqvarna.
Are there lines from those manufacturers that I should avoid? Recommendations for specific lines? Etc. Please help. My brain is about to explode because I can't test the machines in person and I can't find the knowledge online. I'm willing to take the risk for a known good product/product line but there is little to no information out there about older machines. And if you know of somewhere else where I could look for older used machines, please let me know.
I hate change when it comes to my sewing machines. I really do.
I know absolutely nothing about most sewing machines. Well, okay, mostly nothing. I know that I tend to easily break the machines that you can buy in general stores and that are the lower end of the craft store machines. Apparently I expect more from the machines than modern machines are fond of doing. I started sewing on a Singer 915 and heavy duty machines if that gives you a clue. I expect my machines to handle seams and folded material without breaking, even on denim and upholstery materials. (Although I will hand turn and use care on harder things.)
But I am also broker than broke. So I've been looking on Marketplace, eBay, craigslist, and shopgoodwill. The problem is that I know little to nothing about these machines. I'm avoiding Singer and Brother because I have broken modern versions of their machines. And while I prefer older machines, I do need a machine that can do zigzag and knits. I don't need fancy stitches or embroidery. And I'd like to avoid machines made in China or Taiwan, even if the brand is good. So, so far, I've been looking at Husqvarna, Viking, Elna, and Janome machines. But I know nothing about them, except Husqvarna.
Are there lines from those manufacturers that I should avoid? Recommendations for specific lines? Etc. Please help. My brain is about to explode because I can't test the machines in person and I can't find the knowledge online. I'm willing to take the risk for a known good product/product line but there is little to no information out there about older machines. And if you know of somewhere else where I could look for older used machines, please let me know.
I hate change when it comes to my sewing machines. I really do.