Sewing Machine

I got my first sewing machine in February from Walmart:
Brother 70-Stitch Computerized Automatic Sewing Machine ? Walmart.com

I love it! My parents got it for me for piggie sewing projects since they are over me asking to buy beds and such online all the time It works great, and it's easy to use!

Thanks so much! So it's pretty easy to figure out, huh?

I have the Brother XL-3500, I'm pretty happy with it, although I'm not sure if it's available in store anymore.

You're welcome! I had my mom help me at first to get the hang of everything, but whenever I forgot how to do something the directions were helpful.

I like it a lot because there aren't like a ton of different buttons or anything and it has numbered steps on the actual machine to show you how to thread it and things like that.

Here's mine:
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$139.97
Was $149.97

This one can make some fancy little leaves and flowers in sewing stitches. I don't know how to use them yet, but one day...! It's really very nice, and works well. You can watch videos on line to learn to sew. The company provides them for free.

Ooh! I'm so jealous! We'd never be able to afford a sewing machine like that. I'm going to have to get mine from Craig's List or something. Feasible, but not as nice of a machine. I'm a semi-beginner, though. I do have a little experience to sewing. I think I could handle a machine... I think!

I'm thinking that thing might do embroidery too. Something else I'd like my machine to do. Not necessarily with strictly guinea pig gear either. I was also thinking about getting a machine to make a little pocket change sewing from home.

ILoveMillie said:

You're welcome! I had my mom help me at first to get the hang of everything, but whenever I forgot how to do something the directions were helpful.

I like it a lot because there aren't like a ton of different buttons or anything and it has numbered steps on the actual machine to show you how to thread it and things like that.

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Awesome! Thanks!

Petlovr said:

Here's mine:
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$139.97
Was $149.97

Top bobbin system Heirloom stitches LCD display

This one can make some fancy little leaves and flowers in sewing stitches. I don't know how to use them yet, but one day...! It's really very nice, and works well. You can watch videos on line to learn to sew. The company provides them for free.

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That looks like it's just a step of from @ILoveMillie 's. The link won't work though Which would be easier for a beginner?

Cavyness said:

I have the Brother XL-3500, I'm pretty happy with it, although I'm not sure if it's available in store anymore.

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I just looked it up, and by the looks of it it's only available online.

CritterLuvva said:

I'm thinking that thing might do embroidery too.

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Which one?

I would really suggest you save up a little, and get a nice machine, even if you have to wait a few weeks longer. New is better, since all the used ones I bought before had problems. You'll get a lot of use from a good machine, and they last a long time. I did spend a little more than I wanted, but I want to try to sell some things on Etsy so I can help out some of my favorite rescues, and support all the rescued animals I am housing right now, too.

Petlovr said:

I would really suggest you save up a little, and get a nice machine, even if you have to wait a few weeks longer. New is better, since all the used ones I bought before had problems. You'll get a lot of use from a good machine, and they last a long time. I did spend a little more than I wanted, but I want to try to sell some things on Etsy so I can help out some of my favorite rescues, and support all the rescued animals I am housing right now, too.

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Is that directed at me or @CritterLuvva ?

I think this is the link to @Petlovr Brother 80-Stitch Limited Edition Project Runway Computerized Sewing Machine - Walmart.com

I would read reviews and see what each one's benefits are, and then decided which one would be best for what you are planning to do with it.

I got mine at WalMart. Walked in and bought it. It has directions on the machine to thread it, too, and came with bobbins and needles.

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@ Arionat, LOL. It seems we are all posting at the same time. Just look around and read the descriptions to see which one you think is best.

congrats I know I got mine for christmas. I have only made one thing On it so far. But I see fleece liners in my future. lol

I actually have a sewing biz for guinea pig items. I use a Viking.

arionat799 said:

Which one?

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A lot of self sewing machines do embroidery as well. I didn't read into the machine too much, but if you look at the description, I'm thinking it might do embroidery.

Petlovr, I see your question was aimed at arionat, but I'll answer any way. As nice as a good machine sounds, my concern is with the amount of "allowance" I have. I have to scrimp and save for most things, it's hard to get money out of hubby, and I can't work.

I'd also like to sell on Etsy, though. Maybe if I can make a good go of it, I'll have enough to get a better machine and money for pet expenditures. In the mean time, I've been trying to work towards stock piling every thing I need for the piggies and building their cage. I'm really hoping and praying he gets a better job soon- won't even attempt to get a living creature until I know we're situated, but in the mean time, every penny I get is going to piggy planning.