[Loch-Ruadh] sewing machine recommendation

[Chris Harper]

At 11:53 AM 11/4/2006 -0600, you wrote:
>To the seamstresses (and seamsters?) in the group, what brand sewing 
>machine do you recommend?  I have a friend who is looking for an 
>all-purpose machine which will also do buttonholes.  He's looking to spend 
>$250.00 - $500.00, and will probably sew things like costumes and curtains.
>
>Madelina


I know a lot of our group don't care much for Singer but,  if you would like
a testimonial on their behalf, I can accommodate.  I have had a Singer (my
second one) for about 35 years.  I have made boat covers out of heavy
water proof canvass down to lace wedding dresses and some baby clothes.
My mother has one that she made a living with and it is about 60 years
old.  She has sewn furs, upholstery and all kinds of clothing and home
decor items and it still works great. I think the key to good service from
whatever machine you get is good maintenance.

Just my .02¢

Bicé