I bought a new sewing machine

[susandennis]

A year ago last March, my $100 Singer machine died. The repair shop wanted $150 to diagnose the issue. Instead, I bought a Pfaff Passport 2. It was $450. It broke in 9 months and after six weeks, they wanted to charge me something like $200 to fix it. I argued for a week that I should pay $0 to fix a machine that was still under warranty. I finally $30 for the fix. In the last month or so, it's been having more issues. I do have a new fix it place to take it but I'm sure their base price for diagnostics is $100+.

So I did research this time. Lots of research. And found a machine that does everything I want It has tons of glowing reviews on Amazon, Reddit and various sewing blogs. There are a bunch of YouTube videos on how to make it do all the stuff I want. After taxes, it was $170. My plan was to order it, try it and if I didn't love it, send it right back. It came today. Early this morning, actually, and I do love it. I kept the box and packing materials but I'm only keeping them for a week.

First I tried all the tricks that my other one won't do well and then I tried some new stuff. Everything worked exactly like I wanted it to. And way better than the Pfaff. I may or may not even take it to get it serviced. Having two machines would be a luxury and one I probably don't need. I'll decide later.

But, for now, I've got a happy sewer. Finally.

There has been a loud and not interesting concert going on all afternoon in the parking lot across the street. It is, apparently, something called Vans Warped Tour and will not be ending soon. I have the door shut and so far it's not been too warm in here and has kind of dulled the noise. However, I can still feel the bass. I'm having a get off my lawn moment here.

Maybe I'll go sew some more. At least it's at the other end of the house where the noise is not quite as loud.

Comments

[teragramm.livejournal.com]

I have two sears machines and I love them. Too bad Sears doesn't make sewing machines any more.

I have heard great things about Brother machines. Good luck with it.

[susandennis]

It really is a neat little machine with lots of fun tricks.

And you are so right about Sears. Sigh.

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

You're not out at the Vans Warped Tour? I'm shocked.

[susandennis]

hehehe

[nick-101.livejournal.com]

Guess Warped Tour is not your cup of tea. I'm going to one in California in seven weeks.

[susandennis]

Not even close to my cup. But also, it's not like I could hear the music. All I could hear was noise - like if you were behind the band and they were under a bubble. You can hear the base and the rest sounds like a bad sound system.

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

You can't just tease about that machine and not tell us what it is... that's cruel.

I need to replace my replacement machine. The good one is in storage, and I'm considering paying the Acess and Segregation fee ($250) just to get the freakin' thing out. The replacement is for shit (as you would expect a $70 machine to be.)

[susandennis]

I gave you a link! Here, I'll spell it out for you :)

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQM1DE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[belleweather.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow. That is the same machine I have in storage that I love so dearly. So now, I feel super-smart. (It button-holes like a dream, too...)

[susandennis]

hahah! you are smart! And, yes, button holes was one thing I wanted. My old machine does it in theory only. Also twin needle stitching. I twin needled the hem on my latest shirt. It looks amazing.

[maju01.livejournal.com]

I bought a $100 Singer a few years ago and it was just horrible. It could not sew more than two thin pieces of fabric together without the thread knotting badly. I bought an old White sewing machine at a yard sale and after servicing, it was great, and I still have it. However, a friend bought a fancy new Bernina machine and sold me her older Bernina a couple of years ago so now I'm very satisfied as I had to leave my own very old (1969) Bernina in Australia. (I'd had it since 1970 and it was still going strong.)

Have fun with your new Brother!

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

I have a Pfaff that was given to me at the church bazaar a couple of years ago that I haven't even tested yet, and something else that I bought from a friend (but it doesn't work very well, despite her promises that it was amazing). Instead, I rely on the cast iron Husqvarna that used to belong to my mom. It is older than I am and still works like a dream.

[kk1raven.livejournal.com]

I didn't realize that Brother made sewing machines. I've been very pleased with other things that I've gotten from them though. Your Pfaff machine sounds like it wasn't of the quality I'd expect from something that cost that much.

[susandennis]

Yeah I don't know if it's just Pfaff or my particular Pfaff but I do love this Brother. A lot. And it's not a new model. Been around for quite some time. Inexpensive and very good and easy to use. I haven't thrown the box away yet but I did order up a $30 special foot for it, so I think it's here to stay :)