pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Jun 11, 2017 19:04:53 GMT
Does anyone have a super inexpensive sewing machine that is great for a basic stitch, JUST for scrapping?
I have a very nice sewing machine for actual fabric sewing, but it's across the country with my parents, and I have no idea when I'll get it back since it weighs a ton. It's been years.
In the meanwhile, I'd like to be able to stitch on my layouts but I don't want or need a sewing machine with anything more than a running stitch and white bobbin.
Any suggestions? any mini sewing machines that aren't total garbage?
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Jun 11, 2017 19:41:15 GMT
I usually buy whatever walmart has for around $50 during BF. I've gotten 2 (the 1st my kids messed with when it wasn't in use and I blame them for its demise l...2nd one I got last year was the same price but has more stitch options...both are brother).
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Post by ellewood on Jun 11, 2017 20:13:29 GMT
I use a Janome sew mini (i got mine on amazon for about $70, but you'll have to check what they're going for now). I use it only for scrapping. It is tiny, does a few different stitches, easy to thread, I love it! I use it all the time. It was an excellent investment for me!
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Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Jun 11, 2017 22:51:43 GMT
I had a Kenmore Mini Ultra and I loved it so much. It had a few basic stitches and I never had a problem with it until my husband wanted me to hem some heavy duty work pants. Up until that point I sewed on countless layouts, made several baby quilts, little girl sewing projects, and hemmed jeans. I'd love to find another one but they're hard to find these days.
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Post by FurryP on Jun 12, 2017 4:14:25 GMT
The last time I looked, Bed Bath & Beyond sold the the Janome Sew Mini. You could probably use their coupon.
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Post by papersilly on Jun 12, 2017 4:45:27 GMT
I sew on paper a lot. I'd use the money budgeted for a cheapy, small machine and put it towards a decent, regular size, used machine. some smaller machines just aren't very stable and you may wind up wrinkling your paper while trying to steady a smaller, cheap, lightweight machine. That's my 2 cents.
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Jun 12, 2017 6:08:19 GMT
I use a Janome sew mini (i got mine on amazon for about $70, but you'll have to check what they're going for now). I use it only for scrapping. It is tiny, does a few different stitches, easy to thread, I love it! I use it all the time. It was an excellent investment for me! I have this too and love it! Great series of videos on YT on how to thread it etc. |
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