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Member since 10/19/05
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Posted on: 3/30/06 7:44 PM ET
I just took my Singer Touchtronic 2000 into the repair shop, and the tech gave me a look!!! It's over 20 yrs old, was given to me my a family friend. It may not be fixable.

Problem is this: I make DIY one of a kind clothing which I sell online. I NEED a machine. I can't afford to spend a lot of money but I need a durable one - I'd like one that has some nice stitches, too.

I also have a Singer babylock serger. It's cute, but I haven't gotten the hang of it yet. Should I keep it or get a real one? Any suggestions for ease of use and not too expensive? Thanks!

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Posted on: 3/30/06 8:24 PM ET
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The serger is called a Singer Babylock? That's the name of a serger/sewing machine manufacturer. They make very nice sergers, by the way, not cheap but highly regarded. Other good serger makes are Juki, Janome, Huskvarna and Pfaff. A real serger will be a lot easier to use.
The best way to determine what kind of sewing machine to buy is to decide what you want it to do. If you want more than one kind of buttonhole, for example, you'll probably want something at least a little bit computerized. Then look at the manufacturer's websites to make a list of models that suit your needs, then read the reviews on this website and any other websites where reviews can be found. It isn't something you want to rush through, and test drives are highly recommended.
  
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Posted on: 3/31/06 4:28 PM ET
Oops, it is a Singer Tiny Serger. And I mean TINY!
  
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Posted on: 3/31/06 9:26 PM ET
Hey? What's wrong with your machine. I have two vintage machines and I work on them myself with the help of a couple yahoo groups. Have you thought about getting a vintage machine. Kenmore made some nice ones. There's quite a few on ebay for under $100 that will give yhou years of trouble free sewing. Sorry about your machine,
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