It was time.
My Singer sewing machine is 43 years old and
although it still works it does have some quirks.
In my research I found out that Singers now have all plastic parts
in them. Even a rep at a JoAnn Fabrics told me Singers won't sew
through seams on denim jeans. What is that about?!
Also, Vicking went bankrupt and Singer bought them so . . .
I suspect they are now essentially Singers.
After much research and exploring I bought a
Brother Innovis from a local sewing center.
Discount Sewing & Jackie Lynn's Fabric Center.
I would have been happy with the Limited Edition Project Runway Innov-ís 40 but upgraded to the Limited Edition Project Runway Innov-ís 80 because it was on sale. It has more embroidery stitches and does sew capital letters.
Both machines have a self threader. Hooray!
Mine was $50 off at the store and had a rebate of $75.
They told me the ones you can get at Walmart or online are not as good.
I do believe them even though it is in their interest to say that.
Also, buying it from a sewing center gives me free,
unlimited one-on-one in-store training and free monthly
classes from this "friendly, knowledgeable staff".
A bargain in itself.
Let me tell you about four great features that new sewing machines have.
Seasoned sewers already know these but to me they are amazing . . .
You can
~ choose from three speeds so pressure on the foot pedal is automatic
~ use the lower button to automatically sew instead of the foot pedal
~ set it to automatically back stitch at the beginning and end of your seam
~ set it to automatically stop with needle up or down
This pile of fabrics is calling me.
My Singer sewing machine is 43 years old and
although it still works it does have some quirks.
In my research I found out that Singers now have all plastic parts
in them. Even a rep at a JoAnn Fabrics told me Singers won't sew
through seams on denim jeans. What is that about?!
Also, Vicking went bankrupt and Singer bought them so . . .
I suspect they are now essentially Singers.
After much research and exploring I bought a
Brother Innovis from a local sewing center.
Discount Sewing & Jackie Lynn's Fabric Center.
I would have been happy with the Limited Edition Project Runway Innov-ís 40 but upgraded to the Limited Edition Project Runway Innov-ís 80 because it was on sale. It has more embroidery stitches and does sew capital letters.
Both machines have a self threader. Hooray!
Mine was $50 off at the store and had a rebate of $75.
They told me the ones you can get at Walmart or online are not as good.
I do believe them even though it is in their interest to say that.
Also, buying it from a sewing center gives me free,
unlimited one-on-one in-store training and free monthly
classes from this "friendly, knowledgeable staff".
A bargain in itself.
Let me tell you about four great features that new sewing machines have.
Seasoned sewers already know these but to me they are amazing . . .
You can
~ choose from three speeds so pressure on the foot pedal is automatic
~ use the lower button to automatically sew instead of the foot pedal
~ set it to automatically back stitch at the beginning and end of your seam
~ set it to automatically stop with needle up or down
This pile of fabrics is calling me.
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8 comments:
How exciting for you!! Looks like a nice machine! Have lots of fun using it!
Sounds like a wonderful deal. Thanks for sharing it's features, I had no idea that it could do all of that. Can't wait to see what you do with all your fabric.
You sound a bit like me in my post for today - regarding all this fabric. ;)
Congrats...I love my Brother Innov-is 40. The insides are metal not plastic like the ones sold in Walmart. Happy sewing. Jude
Looks like an amazing machine! I think if you were in sales you could make a lot of money! I wasn't even looking for a sewing machine and after reading your post I want one! :) teehee!
Have fun with it! I can't wait to see what you create!
Blessings!
I just got a Brother also. It is working great for me! Can't wait to see all of the fun things you'll make with it!
I don't own a sewing machine but IF I did, it would look like this one! Happy Sewing!
I grew up in a home where my mother made all of our clothes, so I have a real admiration for those who sew. I do hope you share all the beauty that you create with that pretty fabric.
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