can you recommend me a sewing machine?

[bumpy_j]

I'm thinking of making some crafty bits soon for the new house and possibly clothes if I get awesome at sewing so I'm thinking about asking for a machine for Christmas/birthday - can anyone recommend me a decent machine? Thanks!

 

[Sarahwoo]

I've got a Jenome, I'm not sure on the model but it was about two hundred so pretty cheap. Its great - very easy to use and set up etc. I'd recommend going to John Lewis and having a demo of a few, they are usually really helpful

 

[KittyVentura]

Um... remind me later to check mine. I cannot be bothered to go upstairs right now... it;s a Toyota one though and I love it. I'll check the exact model in a bit. I also have some clothes patterns if you want them? I got them out the pack and was so scared I never looked again lol xx

 

[bumpy_j]

oh wow that would be cool thanks for offering! dunno if I'd be any less scared though haven't used a sewing machine in a few years aha xx

 

[KittyVentura]

Mostly for 50s style dresses so you just have to make me one if you end up having the skills xx

 

[bumpy_j]

ahhh that's so good! Of course you'd get a complimentary one although I'm suddenly getting flashbacks of my textiles teachers telling me to never consider doing textiles for GCSE ever ever ever... but maybe its not too late to learn

 

[dizzydoll]

Janome and Singer are meant to be really good makes but I have a cheapy one and it really wasn't worth it, I wish I'd saved the money and waited til I could afford a good one!!

 

[Thumper]

I've got a Janome and I love it. Came with a zillion free threads and other stuff and was free delivery from here- my machine I also ordered an overlocking foot that saves me buying a seperate machine yet

 

[Lacrosse]

I;'ve got a little singer, which is fairly new, and I love it. It was the cxheapest oe they make, and is fab , I love it.

 

[Eala]

My Mum does loads of sewing, and she recently got a "Brother" one which she says is the bees knees. I'm not really qualified to comment on that though, my expertised with a sewing machine ends at threading it

 

[Thumper]

My Mum does loads of sewing, and she recently got a "Brother" one which she says is the bees knees. I'm not really qualified to comment on that though, my expertised with a sewing machine ends at threading it

Threading it is TOTALLY the hardest bit!