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Best budget sewing machine for a newbie

rainbowfairydust
rainbowfairydust Posts: 16,389 Forumite
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Hi all

Not sure i am posting in the right forum but have decided that OS may be my best bet. I am looking at buying a sewing machine but have no experience, and have a small budget ( i could spend up to £100 at a push) - really hoping to spend a little less though.

I am wanting a machine that can cope with altering jeans , and also other trousers. I am fed up of shelling out extra ££'s getting my clothes altered when i could do this myself.

Thanks :j
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  • rainbowfairydust
    rainbowfairydust Posts: 16,389 Forumite
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    just spotted there is a craft board.. i will ask over there. I will come back later just incase any one does respond. :D
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    I like RainbowFairyDust .....

    RFD for president .... Ra! Ra! Ra! :j

    Undergrad degree - completed 2018
    Masters degree - completed 2019
  • miffy257
    miffy257 Posts: 890 Forumite
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    Janome is a really good make , I have 2 easy to operate and sturdy. I'm sure they start at about £99.
    £180.00 in 'sistercas'fund
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  • miffy257
    miffy257 Posts: 890 Forumite
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    Just checked Jaycotts.co.uk have a basic Janome for £99 . Free delivery too.
    £180.00 in 'sistercas'fund
    Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.
    Samuel Smiles
  • miffy257
    miffy257 Posts: 890 Forumite
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    John Lewis have some at about that price too. Do not be tempted to buy their Mini machine, I tried one once and it was flimsy and I could not get the tension right. Good luck with finding one :)
    £180.00 in 'sistercas'fund
    Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.
    Samuel Smiles
  • Win2012
    Win2012 Posts: 126 Forumite
    You can check Brother L14 Sewing Machine, £89 @ amazon. It is especially useful for beginners due to the ease of use.
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