I went today to the sewing machine store to buy a “more professional one” and I just don’t know what type of machine to choose, maybe someone can help me with some advice?
Pfaff Hobby 1132 or Janome sewist 525S or Elna 5100 ( computer machine ) Elna 2600 or 2800 or 2130 or 3210………….. ( are computer machines better then mechanical ones?)……………Help……….

Nov 14, 2009, 10.55 PM by jhurienesling

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    Nov 15, 2009, 12.27 AMby katexxxxxx

    What do you mean by ‘nore professional’? More professional than what?

    If you are thinking of something with a better stitch quality than the cheap and cheerful entry level machines, look at Pfaff, Husqvarna and Bernina.

    And have a read of my sewing machine buying essay: http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk/On%20the%20care%20&%20Feeding%20of%20sewing%20machines/on_the_choosing.htm

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      Nov 15, 2009, 06.32 PMby jhurienesling

      Dear Kate,

      Thank you for your reaction. What I meant with more professional is a machine with stronger motor, better stitching options etc. The one I have now is a cheap singer machine. I made a lot with it, but I can’t use heavy fabrics, it just doesn’t work.

      Thanks a lot for essay, it really helps!

      Regards,

      Jhuriene

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    Nov 16, 2009, 11.31 AMby katexxxxxx

    The trouble with a lot of those cheaper machines is that they cram all sorts of fancy stitches and features into a crap frame, and the poor thing cannot cope! Go for a better make, as above, and fewer features. If you want something that will sew for years on coat fabric, but don’t need lots of decorative stuff or fancy buttonholes, take a serious look at the Bernina 1008 mechanical machine.

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