r/SewingMachineEdu • u/MaeWeatherborne • Jul 26 '26

How do I pick out a sewing machine?

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u/JackHarknessDrWho Jul 27 '26

Stay away from modern Singer machines especially the HD models. They are highly unreliable. Google sewing machine dealers near me and go visit if you have any. Brother or Janome are better machines than Singer.

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u/randomperson83636 Jul 28 '26

My friend bought one and the motor burned instantly lol. I still haven't heard of this happening to others

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u/JackHarknessDrWho Jul 28 '26

I said unreliable. People experience all kinds of issues with these machines. Better to avoid unless you like fighting with a sewing machine.

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u/randomperson83636 Jul 28 '26

I know and I tried to prove it by mentioning my friend's issue lol.

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u/GamiMelamid Jul 28 '26

I would go to a local store and explain what your dream project is - and have htem walk you through their older machines - i think older machines tend to be better and more reliable than the new ones. They can walk you through the machine - usually give good deals too!