Which sewing machine should I buy?

Question

I have decided on either the Jet Black Toyota:

Main Features:
24 Stitches including embroidery stitches
Automatic Needle Threader
Compact electronic foot control
Sewing light
Extra high lift presser foot
Extra length straight stitch (5mm)
Single dial selection incorporating 24 stitch capabilities
Buttonhole balance compensation control
Push lever reverse
Built in tension control featuring simple ‘follow the arrows’ threading
Clip on presser foot
Single dial stitch selector
Bobbin conveniently winds on the top
Standard clutch mechanism
Illustrated stitch panel
Easy to reach reverse lever
Two spool pins for twin needle sewing
Fabric range: fine, medium, heavy including: quilting, denim, leather, suede, curtains and soft furnishings
Fully enclosed motor
Lightweight, portable standard size machine with built in carry handle
Moulded engineered reinforced plastic outer body for enhancement

Accessories:
Zigzag sewing foot
Bobbin
Zipper foot
Standard needle
Buttonhole foot
Ball point needle
Buttonhole cutter
Screw driver (small)
Needle plate screw driver
Spool pin
Oiler
The free gift with this machine is £40 worth of scissors

or

The brother xr6600
Main Features:
Computerised
40 Stitch selections
Rotary top loading bobbin
Preset and variable stitch length
Preset and variable stitch width
1 Step auto sizing buttonhole
5 buttonhole styles
6 piece feed dog
Drop feed facility
Stretch stitches
Satin stitches
Free arm storage compartment
Dual lamps
LED display
Weight 6kg approx

Standard Accessories:
Zig Zag foot
Buttonhole foot
Zipper foot
Overcasting foot
Monograming foot
Blind stitch foot
Button sewing foot
Seam ripper
Bobbins
Needle set
Twin needle
Screwdriver
Spool caps
Extra spool pin
Lint brush
Soft Cover

or the brother bc2100:
40 stitches
LCD screen
Automatic needle threader
5 styles of one-step automatic buttonholer
Twin needle function
Drop feed
6 point feed dog
Free arm sewing
Quick set top loading bobbin
Stitch length/width adjustment
Forward and reverse sewing
Automatic bobbin winder

Or do I buy a siner like my mum who has had hers for years!!! help!!

Answer 1

Go with the brand that you can get serviced when needed.



Singer is just as good if you purchase a model that has the same features as you listed for the other brands.



None of the new brands will have the same "feel" as a Singer that was built pre 1970.



You need to try these machines as well as how helpful the shop is.

Answer 2

You only need 2 stitches - straight and zig zag. You need to factor in the cost of a yearly tuneup, which can be anywhere from 30 to 90 dollars. Not having the tuneup is the cause of 95% of machine problems. Fooling with the bobbin tension is the cause of the other 5%. You won't always save money, because there are plenty of clothing bargains if you don't mind using exploited, pollution-causing Chinese slave labor. But you will have a lot more choices. That seems like a good price. .

Answer 3

The one that is the best for your needs of course! Make sure that the machine can do the jobs that you need to be done!