https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 10:31:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-94127 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:03:23 +0000 Chillybear 94127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a babylock Decorator's Choice - It was my big college graduation splurge back in 2006. Its a work horse and very intuitive. After fashion school, i knew i couldn't afford a industrial machine and this gave me way more options than a standard single needle machine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88903 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:55:50 +0000 Ardently 88903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sad, I don't currently have one. I'm totally getting one this summmer though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88901 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:35:47 +0000 SugarplumsMom 88901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A cheap one with pink stripes all over it. It was on sale locally and just needed it for hemming the curtains and nowadays, making pillow covers. It's a Feiyue, a Chinese brand. It works just fine but noisy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88893 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:35:45 +0000 looch 88893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a computerized EuroPro, I got a good deal on it, so I got it. I prefer a machine that's internal mechanisms are metal, they hold up better than plastic and if you can get one that has automatic threading and tension control, get it! Those are the most common issues with machines and get me so frustrated I won't even continue with projects! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88883 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:07:02 +0000 Kemma 88883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have my Mum's old school Bernina machine. She got it second hand so it's probably about thirty years old but it's made a whole lot of clothes over the years!</p> <p>I don't do a whole lot of sewing at the moment (mainly just mending and hemming) but I'm thinking about making some maternity pants and basic baby stuff.</p> <p>@katdevargas I totally agree with you about old machines being sturdy and well made, they also don't have any sort of computer chip so they can be pretty easy to fix if something goes wrong. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88646 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:09:25 +0000 joyjoy 88646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Brother LE Project Runway machine as well, but mine has blue accents and is a few years old. I was looking at another Brother machine on Amazon, but on Black Friday I saw mine for $50 at Walmart and jumped on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88616 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:11:40 +0000 katdevargas 88616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an old singer that was a hand me down from a friend. it's not very fancy, but as all I really am doing right now is basic stuff, I don't need anything fancy &amp; the price was right :) if you aren't a sewer right now; it's something you're trying to get into- I'd recommend checking your local listserv or craigslist for a good, used machine. from everything I've heard, the older ones are also a lot sturdier &amp; more well made than the newer ones. then if it's not a hobby that you decide you really would like to continue to practice, you won't have been out a lot of money :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88505 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:03:38 +0000 anbanan15 88505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Brother SE-400! Love it!! It does embroidery too but I haven't use that feature yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88482 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:36:21 +0000 Mrsbells 88482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sewing machine is by Brother. Its a limited edition Project Runway computerized machine with lots of stitch options.</p> <p><a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-80-Stitch-Limited-Edition-Project-Runway-Computerized-Sewing-Machine/17039054" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-80-Stitch-Limited-Edition-Project-Runway-Computerized-Sewing-Machine/17039054</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88477 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:28:29 +0000 BSB 88477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm the Singer 3323s is $129 from regular price of $190. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T5LTGM?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T5LTGM?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER</a></p> <p>But now I'm looking at consumer reviews and it looks like Brother is the better brand than Singer. Also, I didn't really want to spend $120. </p> <p>I want a machine for basic uses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88441 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:50:16 +0000 BSB 88441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlehunny: Thanks! It's regular price on amazon is $190. In 10 minutes I should know the daily deal price. I should check out Costco, though. They usually have a good package deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88439 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:47:15 +0000 chopsuey 88439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been wanting to get a sewing machine too! Let me know what you end up getting and how you like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88437 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:45:38 +0000 littlehunny 88437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: My parents bought it at Costco in Canada and it was $200 I believe. Good luck with your search! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88428 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:35:33 +0000 MrsBrewer 88428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A Singer, its OLLLDD though....So I don't even know which one. It works like a charm though! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88421 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:25:18 +0000 BSB 88421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlehunny: Wow, cool. I saw on Amazon they are having that exact one on sale in about 30 minutes as their daily deal. Waiting to see how good a deal it will be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88413 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:21:01 +0000 littlehunny 88413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Singer Talent 3323s. My parents bought it for me as a Christmas present a couple years ago. It works great and I haven't had any problems with it so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-sewing-machine-do-you-have#post-88405 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:02:03 +0000 BSB 88405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking into getting an affordable sewing machine? What kind do you have? What brand? </p>