1st Sewing machine ???

[feeb]

I want a sewing machine and we saw one in target today its a Brother LS 2150 for $164 save $165 is this an ok machine does anyone know??

I have no idea what I am doing so looking for a basic machine to play with and learn with.

Ideas please (DH not keen on spending a lot)

[Trillian]

Feeb, I brought one of them last year when target had them on sale and I honestly cannot fault it. I have used it a lot this past year (you should check out the Christmas sewing thread - links to all the sewing I did for Christmas are on there) and it's never skipped a beat. I think you should definitely get it, it is a great machine for a beginner sewer or someone who doesn't need a lot of fancy stitching.

[feeb]

Thanks Trillian will go look at thread!! Glad its been great for you!

[Sammiejane]

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!

[Pandora]

Metro sewing centres. There is one at werribee, but you can also buy online there.

[CharlieBrownGirl]

Great thread. I wouldn't mind a basic sewing machine myself to do some projects.

[MummaSue]

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

[maz]

you know
spotlight had brothers for $79 boxing day

[Mollie89]

Feeb, I brought one of them last year when target had them on sale and I honestly cannot fault it. I have used it a lot this past year (you should check out the Christmas sewing thread - links to all the sewing I did for Christmas are on there) and it's never skipped a beat. I think you should definitely get it, it is a great machine for a beginner sewer or someone who doesn't need a lot of fancy stitching.

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!!!

[DaintreeDream]

Ohh I just bought a new overlocker! See what you have done

[feeb]

LOL sorry Daintree dream tell your DH its all my fault!! What did you get?

[Trillian]

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!!!

You're welcome LOL! What will your first project be?

[Mollie89]

Trillian - First project.. Learning how to use it lol.. i dunno something very easy

[feeb]

Trillian - First project.. Learning how to use it lol.. i dunno something very easy

Lol sounds like me!!!!

[CharlieBrownGirl]

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.

[Mollie89]

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]

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]

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