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Does anyone know where I can get a cheap sewing machine?

I'm trying to get my hands on a sewing machine to enable me to can begin to create my own cosplay costumes. I would prefer one with a foot pedal and the Singer brand. I live in Georgia, I need a place in the Nearby. Mart did not say (note: "Go to Wal-! They have low prices, always! XD) Just another Resimbool Ranger Katlynn!

http://www.cet.com/ ~ Penny / faq / smfaq.htm What I want, for beginners in sewing: - a machine that not scare you - a machine that is not balky (cheap new machines are often very stubborn, or adjustments necessary are rare and often repaired - are simply too frustrating to learn on!) - very good straight stitch - good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, is more than the sauce) - a method for producing buttonholes that makes sense for you - adjustable (foot pressure material handling, helping some of the questions) - Accessory presser feet that are not an arm and a leg (machines cost to do that a "short shank foot use" typically handle generic presser feet pretty good. Some brands of machines use proprietary or very expensive presser feet is) the budget stretches far enough: - blindhem and stretch stitches blindhem - Triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications) - a couple of decorative stitches (you will not be nearly as much as you think) - electronic machine because of the needle position control and because the stepper motors You have full "punching force" at slow sewing speeds - mechanical machines often will stand at slow speeds. Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them to show you some machines used in the price range, * especially * machine you can afford. You will buy a far better device, as new to get used to, and a good dealer is worth their weight in sewing machine needles when you get a machine problem - Often they can talk to you about the problem over the phone. While you try things out, try a couple of machines (sewing only, not combo sewing-embroidery) over your price limit, just so you can see what could be the difference in stitch quality and ease of use. Perhaps you can find for the used Cadillac go. Or do you want the new basic Chevy. Might as well try both out. Suggested reading: John Giordano, the sewing book (especially for used machines), Carol Ahles' Fine Machine Sewing (especially the first and last chapters) and Gale Grigg Hazen's Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting machines. All of these are probably your public library are available. Used brands I especially looking for: Elna, Bernina, Viking / Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (before 1970), Juki, Toyota New "bargain brand" I'd probably tip: Janome (who also did not Kenmore).

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