1st Sewing machine ???

**MummaSue** · December 30th, 2010, 06:57 PM

I got a Janome one for Christmas from DH... its my first machine, it was $199 down from $299... got it from Metro sewing something... In southland (not sure where in melb you are, but there are a few of them around) Heard good things about the machine, good as a beginers one apparently.
I just need some bits to start practicing with!

I got this one too not so long ago and it's AWESOME!! SO easy to work for a beginner! xxx

**CharlieBrownGirl** · December 30th, 2010, 07:05 PM

After seeing this I decided that it was time for me to get my butt into gear, I went and bought one of these sewing machines from target today... I cant wait to get home and try it out!!!

I was sneaky today and went down to Target and lay-by'd the last Brother on sale. I lay-by'd it as DP will be cranky if I get another 'toy' so soon after getting the Kitchen Aid.

I'm hoping to make a basic quilt or throw.

**maz** · December 30th, 2010, 07:05 PM

you know
spotlight had brothers for $79 boxing day

**feeb** · December 30th, 2010, 07:09 PM

you know
spotlight had brothers for $79 boxing day

Ohh man thats even better!! was it 1 day only??

**maz** · December 30th, 2010, 07:12 PM

I honestly have no idea...just got an email in my messages about it but I wasnt home at the time

**Mollie89** · December 30th, 2010, 07:12 PM

Yeah one day only.. I wen into spotlight this morning and it was boxing day only

but then when I had a look around I found a Brother one that I loved went to Target got the same one $200 cheaper... WIN

**Mum2SweetCs** · December 30th, 2010, 07:46 PM

yeh i was going to say spptlight had a sale for $79 but seriously, probably had only 1 in each store anyway!

I have an extremely old Elna overlocker that is so ancient but still works so well (i should post a pic of it lol). The sewing machine i use is an aldi one mezzo or somehitn brand.

Its been a few yrs and still havent broken down.

If i wanted to sew lots of stuff i just go to mums who has an industrial Juki brand with auto thread cutting thing

Although im not very good at sewing at alll! LOL

Good luck with making some gorgeous clothes!

**CharlieBrownGirl** · December 30th, 2010, 07:58 PM

Just checking emails. BigW have the Singer Sewing Machine 2250 for $168.00 (small saving of $30).

ETA, just checked Lincraft pre Christmas email and they have the same Singer for $169 with a BONUS $10 fabric voucher (saving of $160).

Go figure

**feeb** · December 30th, 2010, 08:07 PM

Just checking emails. BigW have the Singer Sewing Machine 2250 for $168.00 (small saving of $30).

ETA, just checked Lincraft pre Christmas email and they have the same Singer for $169 with a BONUS $10 fabric voucher (saving of $160).

Go figure

Oh ok going to look up lassoo!! ta

**DaintreeDream** · December 30th, 2010, 08:12 PM

If you google sewing machines (.com.au) you will see the Metro sewing machine place that someone mentioned earlier...
They have a 1507 Singer Sewing Machine RRP: $299.00 Sale Price: $149.00 and a couple more machines for $179-$199... just another option in case Target are sold out

**thepixie** · December 31st, 2010, 05:35 AM

I'm looking for a basic sewing machine too - and I would be perfectly happy with one of these in the $100-$300 price range (on sale) but for some reason the Bear and MIL are determined to get me an expensive Bernina!

I would actually prefer a cheaper one cause I don't know how often I will use it and after a year or so I will have a better idea of whether I need more features etc.

**Pandora** · December 31st, 2010, 05:43 AM

A basic model Bernina will very likely have less stitches than a janome or a brother, but it will come with more presser feet and probably last longer but yea as a beginner you would do just as well with a 300 step up brother/janome as a 1000 base model Bernina

**thepixie** · December 31st, 2010, 05:54 AM

Maybe I should just go and buy one myself while they're on sale

**Mollie89** · December 31st, 2010, 07:50 AM

Well I got the Brother one that was $164 from Target, brought it home and showed MIL and she rekons it is a great machine...

**Daydream Believer** · January 1st, 2011, 06:21 AM

I have the pink ribbon janome at the moment & it's fantastic. My first machine was either a singer or a brother & was at least 30 years old & only 2 stitches worked on it