Looking for Sewing Machine

[Shriner]

Hey Guys and Gals,

I want to get in on this X-mark kilt making thing. What make and model sewing Machine should I look at ??

John

[cacunn]

Shriner do a search on sewing machines and you will get a lot of opinions. It seems to me that the most consistant position is that an old machine with as many metal parts as possible and zig-zag stitch is best. Look on Ebay for used machines and talk to your local sewing machine repair shop for suggestions.

[Shriner]

Chris,

Thank you,

john

[brandycr]

I have a singer baught it at walmart .Cost less than 250.00 and has never gave me a problem its easy to thread has loads of stiches it can do also which the wife might like if shes a sewer.Sometimes more expensive isnt better.

[Alan H]

If you want to go ultra cheap, look on ebay.

I recently bought a perfectly workable...no bells and whistles, but it works fine...sewing machine for $19.99 plus about $20 shipping.

all you REALLY need is a machine that sews straight stitch and zig-zag and will reverse-stitch. If it'll do buttonholes, that's great.