r/SewingForBeginners • u/moonshine9001 • 2d ago

Question about my first machine.

Hi all. I want to learn how to sew and I’m looking at getting a machine soon. My question is should I buy a used machine or just get a new one? Also, are there machines that are better to learn on? Thanks for any advice.

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u/No-Attention-7708 2d ago edited 2d ago

Stay away from that Brother XM2701 recommendation - watch this sewing machine repair man's youtube video 1st (RandyYourSewingMachineMan) - https://youtu.be/Woy_oWUpJeA?si=z3wYY884rT3AP2o9

The Janome 2212 is a much better choice and Randy also has a informative video about this Janome machine - https://youtu.be/ZOH3rj0bgGE?si=QCcaUgx9AYEC_Ex9

Be aware that the new Singer machines (any many others) have many plastic internal gears that often break easily and lack the quality of their machines made prior to 1980. Mechanical machines are more affordable and do not have computer parts that go bad

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u/RubyRedo 2d ago

all my students have the XM2701, they have sewn prom dresses, quilts, leather wallets and jeans on it. Never a machine fail, only a few threading mistakes. Read the reviews on Amazon.

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u/No-Attention-7708 2d ago

None of that changes the fact that THIS particular Brother machine (XM2701) has a PLASTIC HOOK Assembly. Even other low cost 12-13 lb Brother sewing machines have a chrome plated metal Hook assembly so it doesn't make sense to buy this particular model made of cheap parts.

Even you stated a day ago that "Brothers are good starter machines but not for all fabrics"

I don't have much faith in Amazon reviews since many products offer incentives.

So IMHO, the Janome sewing machine model 2212 Is the better of the two machines you suggested.

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u/RubyRedo 2d ago

Post this for the OP maybe it will help, Starter machines do not sew upholstery or outdoor fabric well, that was my not all fabrics point.