I.R.Luddite

[threadwalker]

Sewing machines

sigh. I started browsing on-line. It's hard to find reviews that aren't sponsored by the mfrs. I don't want a computer in my sewing machine. I would hate to get a virus.. can you imagine a machine that only did seams in a pattern that said "F*ck You"? or some other nonsense? I just got my PC virus free.. I shudder to think of my sewing machine falling victim to some clever jerks with nothing better to do that make seamstresses and tailors cry. I also totally don't need fancy machine's to do embroidery for me.

Me = luddite.

I read up on the Singer HD-110 and liked it. It goes forward, backward, zig-zag and does button-hole. Luddite, luddite, luddite. I was eyeballing the treadle machine, but decided it hasn't been too risky to be on the grid just enough to power my machine. heh. But none o' dat fancy com-pew-tur stuff.

Feedback?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001I0JJU8/ref=asc_df_B001I0JJU8745145?smid=A2TBDGJEUH5S52&tag=dealt3849dealt&linkCode=asn

Comments

[aastg.livejournal.com]

It has some nice features -like its speed- but I'd want to know if it has a steel bobbin case. (It doesn't matter if the bobbins are plastic.) Machines with plastic bobbin cases break down a lot more often than those with steel ones. I'd also want to know how well the feed dogs grip. I wonder if there's a way you can get to test drive one?

[thread-walker.livejournal.com]

On one website this particular model fell under the category of "moving parts are all metal"...but I can always call the local Singer dealer and ask him to get one for me to test drive.

[dame-cordelia.livejournal.com]

I don't think I could bring myself to buy a sewing machine on line.

If you go in a regular sewing machine store, they frequently have refurbished machines for sale. You get to try them out, they will teach you to use it, you have a local place to get it repaired.

It's not super close to you, but the Dublin Sewing Center is where I bought my Brother machine about 5 years ago. Looks like they don't carry that brand any more, although I'm very happy with my machine. It's got multiple buttonhole stitches, which I love.

[joycebre.livejournal.com]

when I get a new machine (or if) I want one with a needle threader, needle down, adjustable needle width. A variety of feet so I can use a double needle if I want to, sew over pearls or high trim (hey I don't always sew SCA should-be-done-by-hand stuff)I'd like the feature that the Viking/Husqvarna have - it does an automatic lockstitch 5/8 into the seam. I think it also automatically cuts the thread for you, but I could be wrong about that. I don't need anything but the needle threader, but I'd like the rest of it. I think you'd only get a virus in your machine if you hooked it up to a modem. :) unless it has wireless. (which would be cool!) I agree with Cordelia, I think test-driving is an important part of buying a machine.

[lifeofglamour.livejournal.com]

I like it. My machine does forward and backwards like a CHAMP (singer featherlite from 1952) and nothing else and I love it. Although I occasionally have to borrow someone else's for zig zag and button holes.
So, uh...yay luddites of the world unite! It looks good to me, but I'd want to test drive it too.