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What type of sewing machine lives at your house?

January 29, 2010 - By Ashley Johnston 267 Comments

Well, you all know the machine that has served me well for 3 years now.
Click here if you don’t.

I get asked frequently what type of sewing machine I use but every time I answer, I think….“Gee, that doesn’t help much. It’s only one type and one person and one preference.” (oh, and one small budget…..believe me, there are pricey machines that I would love to have living at my house. If you know of any swanky machines looking for a place to live, call me….)

So, I was thinking…..let’s ask the rest of you.

Then I can refer people to this post. And,Why not? You all collectively have a lot more advice than I do.

So share it with me. I’m actually really curious what others like.

So leave a comment and include:

Brand and model of sewing machine.
Your favorite feature of your sewing machine.
Something that bugs you about your machine.
Price range

I’ll start:

Singer 7444
It has a wide stitch selection. I love having options. Oh, and I love that it’s computerized.
The button-hole setting is very finicky. Sometimes it makes me so steamin’ mad. And I mean steamin’. Grrrr……that is the ONE thing that actually makes me want a new one.
$200

Okay, if you have a minute…….go on and share.

Don’t be shy.

Author Bio

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Ashley Johnston

Administrator at Make It & Love It

Ashley Johnston is a professional DIY costume maker, sewist, crafter, and owner of Make It & Love It. She is a mom of 5 and a wife to a very patient (with the craft clutter) husband. In case you’re wondering, she always chooses crafting/sewing/designing over mopping/dusting/wiping base boards……but bathrooms/laundry/full bellies are always attended to. Whew!