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Sewing machine reviews

Redredrobin
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I am planning to buy singer 7470 confidence machine , has anyone got it ? Is it ok ?
Any other computerised machines I should consider?
Its been years since my last machine died so I’ve no idea where to start .
Its been years since my last machine died so I’ve no idea where to start .
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no help with that particular machine, but my advice would be (in normal circumstances!!) go to a shop that sells a wide range of machines and have a good play that way you will see and experience the good, and bad points of each make/model.
Both my machines are struggling now and the mechanic has retired but I wouldn't buy a new machine without spending time playing around, especially if I am planning to spend £££s!
Sorry if that isn't very helpful!
Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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oh and sorry- is there any way you can edit the posts on this new forum?? I just wanted to add that I have Pfaff machines and I love them.......
Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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I ended up subscribing to simply sewing magazine and getting a Janome machine free for paying for the year . I think this will be more than enough until i get my confidence back .
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I'm trying to get a sewing machine. I'm a beginner. Cant seem to find any of the cheaper range machines anywhere. I am most interested in the brother LS14S but you can't get it anywhere.
I looked at the magazine but could not see any mention of a free Janome machine. Has the machine been delivered to you? Sounds too good to be true.0 -
msarANG said:I just throw away my Singer 4423 machine. So i think Janome is more reliable!
I have just bought a Necchi Pro Jeans machine from Hobbycraft- great price (£85 cheaper than Amazon) and it's a really nice strong machine. I wanted one that would sew heavy duty fabric. Hopefully this will give many years of service just like the Pfaffs that need repairing- over 30 & 40 years old!- built to last
Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
2025 3dduvets0
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