28-04-2022, 02:43 PM
Welcome Olive,
I would look at Janome or Juki machines. Good value for money come with lots of feet. I would recommend going to a dealer if possible to try machines out as what suits me might not suit you a bit like shopping for a car.
Personally I would avoid buying at Spotlight.
I still have my first machine circa 1974 Elna SU still sews well I get her out 2-3 times a year.
You need to think about what features you would like eg needle up/down, scissors, knee lift, variety of auto buttonholes walking foot( built in or as attachable foot) size of harp(important if you quilt)
If you live lower North Island there is a good sewing group that meets in Palmerston North every month.
Have fun looking
I would look at Janome or Juki machines. Good value for money come with lots of feet. I would recommend going to a dealer if possible to try machines out as what suits me might not suit you a bit like shopping for a car.
Personally I would avoid buying at Spotlight.
I still have my first machine circa 1974 Elna SU still sews well I get her out 2-3 times a year.
You need to think about what features you would like eg needle up/down, scissors, knee lift, variety of auto buttonholes walking foot( built in or as attachable foot) size of harp(important if you quilt)
If you live lower North Island there is a good sewing group that meets in Palmerston North every month.
Have fun looking
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