best brand sewing machine

[pokergod]

have to get one for a Christmas gift, don't know whats good and whats bad. Any help would be good. Thanks

 

[hambone]

What will it be used for?

 

[hardlicks]

Bernina is widely considered the Rolls Royce of sewing machines. Expect to pay $2K and up. Hope this helps.

 

[atherton_wing]

Best Sewing Machine - Pfaff

I have been sewing for twenty years and I swear by the Pfaff sewing machine. They are far superior to Singer. They are a little bit pricier, but definitely worth the quality...I would not part with mine for the world.

Also if you have any sewing related questions you are welcome to PM me.

 

[shakenbake]

Bernina is widely considered the Rolls Royce of sewing machines. Expect to pay $2K and up. Hope this helps.

The same thing with Viking Husqvarna.

 

[Fabulous]

lol I was just thinking the same thing...and it looks like only MEN responded

 

[shakenbake]

lol I was just thinking the same thing...and it looks like only MEN responded

That is because I went with the LSW when she bought a machine, and I convinced her to get the model above the one she was thinking of buying. She accompanied me when I went to buy a car, to return the favour!

Women, Men, we are all in it together!

 

[Mia.Colpa]

Bernina is widely considered the Rolls Royce of sewing machines. Expect to pay $2K and up. Hope this helps.

Actually I did major research on this many years ago and found that Elna was the choice among the pros, it was considered the Rolls Royce at the time. I bought one, not for me, lol, and it's still going strong 30 years later, no problems.

I haven't done any research lately, but the ones mentioned in this thread, ie . Elna, Bernina, and Husqvarna, were the top ones when I made my decision. I probably would look at Pfaff as well, they make everything else well, so why not a sewing machine. Do your research on these 4, can't go wrong, you're in the higher price range though. If too expensive for you, then go Singer.

 

[Neverenuff$]

The intended use wasn't mentioned... want to through a few layers of Kevlar and dacron.... ?...

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