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Is it a good idea to buy a sewing machine at Target?

I am thinking to get a simple sewing machine at a Target, but I found out that that national brand doesn't have a service center in my state. Is it a good idea to buy a this machine?

Public Comments

1. I don't think that it would be a bad thihg. As long as its a reasonable price it should be O.K.
2. Sure. You can always get it repaired at a repair shop. I bought a Brother at Walmart about 10 years ago and I've never had a problem with it.
3. It Depends Most stuff that Target gets is from America unlike Walmart. But If it looks durable i would go for it. Most of the stuff i bought from Target usually last a long time. But u have like 7 days to return it if u don't like it. What's to lose right.
4. I have a Singer that was purchased at Target a year ago and it is perfectly fine, and at a very good price
5. If you know how to sew, yes. If you don't, no. Most of the maintenance of a sewing machine can be done by the owner as it is a very mechanical piece of machinery. Therefore, following directions in the owners manual is what most of the maintenance will be about. However, we are in a time when few people are sewing. Have you considered: Garage sales, estate sales, thrift stores, Goodwill? Another possibility is the Home Economic departments at high schools when they replenish their equipment. These are usually very good machines. Most sewing machine heads are warranted for 25-30 years or so and with care, far longer. The last one that I brought was new and I got it for $15 at a thrift ship with a carrying case.
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7. I wouldn't. If you've never sewn before, you've got a fair learning curve ahead of you. http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm What I want for beginners in sewing: - a machine that doesn't scare you - a machine that isn't balky (cheap new machines are often very balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable -- just too frustrating to learn on!) - very good straight stitch - good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy) - a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you - adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric handling issues) - accessory presser feet that don't cost an arm and a leg (machines that use a "short shank foot" typically handle generic presser feet pretty well. Some brands of machines use proprietary or very expensive presser feet) If the budget stretches far enough: - blindhem and stretch blindhem stitches - triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications) - a couple of decorative stitches (you won't use them nearly as much as you think) - electronic machine because of the needle position control and because the stepper motors give you full "punching force" at slow sewing speeds -- mechanical machines often will stall at slow speeds. Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them to show you some machines in your price range, *especially* used machines you can afford. You'll get a far better machine buying used than new, and a good dealer is worth their weight in sewing machine needles when you get a machine problem -- often they can talk you through the problem over the phone. While you're trying things out, try a couple of machines (sewing only, not combo sewing-embroidery) over your price limit, just so you can see what the difference in stitch quality and ease of use might be. You may find you want to go for the used Cadillac. Or you might want the new basic Chevy. Might as well try both out. Suggested reading: John Giordano's The Sewing Machine Book (especially for used machines), Carol Ahles' Fine Machine Sewing (especially the first and last few chapters) and Gale Grigg Hazen's Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting Machines. All of these are likely to be available at your public library. Used brands I'd particularly look for: Elna, Bernina, Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (pre 1970), Juki, Toyota New "bargain brand" I'd probably pick, if new was my choice: Janome (who also does Kenmore).