Hello All,
So this is another one of those 'help me pick a sewing machine pleeeease' threads haha!
Until April of this year, I'd never really used a sewing machine much before so my mum showed me the basics. I've since been making pet bow ties and bandanas for our dogs and also started selling them online.
I've been using the (her) sewing machine - a Brother rl417 - almost daily since and so this Christmas (and my birthday is also just after) she has said she would buy me a new sewing machine. She said around £250, which I understand is at the budget end but I possibly could ask other family member to contribute a little maybe as well so I have been looking between 250 - 350 range.
After looking around and at what sort of features they can come with, these are the things I'd like:
- Computerised
- Auto tension would be great! (will most computerised machines do this anyway?)
- A reliable Auto needle threader
- Option to use without foot pedal
- Needle up/down setting
- Horizontal spool pin
- Not too loud
- Reliable/good build
Features that would be an added bonus but not a necessity:
- Decorative Stitches
- Alphabet/number stitch
- walking foot/guide
- Extension table
- twin needle
- Drop feed for free motion
I've been looking at the 'Singer Confidence 7640 + Free Extension Table' on British Sewing Centre which is at £349.95 and I think they said they could reduce it to £300.
I've also been looking at the New 2018 Brother A Series - the 'Brother Innov-Is A50 With Free Creative Sewing Pack' on BSC which is at £389 but I might be able to get it around £350 with extra discount.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice on these particular models, which you think is better, and also any other recommendations are welcome!
Thanks in advance
Bex