This year I have several major sewing projects I want to complete
and I am sitting here looking at my 12 year old Kenmore realizing
although a pretty good little machine, it's just that, a little machine.
I have grown out of it as a seamstress. Thus, I have begun the search
for a new all purpose, everyday sewing machine; and in this endeavour
... I am having the hardest time. Every store I call recommends a
different machine.
In the past I have worked with a few different brands, Brother
(Dual Denim - which was garbage to be honest- lent it to my sister and
it got lost in a move and I didn't cry) Kenmores (two machines - the 12
year old one I use now that ever worked the way I wanted it to and a
classic solid steel baby that could sew through a car hood!) a vintage
singer in a sewing table(rodiron and gorgeous work wonderfully for
straight stitching and possibly button holes but that is all. It is
really more of a show piece) 2 sergers (a Kenmore bought at the same
time as the 12 yr old Kenmore machine - who now has a new home with my
sister-in-law - and worked the same, and my new Singer serger, which is
fan-freaking-tastic to work with). But now I am looking for something
more.
Automatic button holes and thread cutter. Something to lock in
stitching. With a free arm, wide work space. Maybe computerized with
decorative stitches. Good walking foot for stretch material. 7 piece
feed-dog system and a lot of illumination. With stitch range. Yeah that
is what I want. But where what brand? What Machine? Three have come to light,
Janome MC8200
Janome MC8900
Brother DreamWeaver VQ3000
So what do you think? Anyone have experience with any of these high recommended machines? I am not sure myself but I will spend the rest of the week writing about what I like about each machine.
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