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From: faigin@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Daniel P Faigin)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Sewing Machine--info wanted
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Date: Fri, 25-Oct-85 12:55:39 EST
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Posted: Fri Oct 25 12:55:39 1985
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Reply-To: faigin@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Daniel P Faigin)
Organization: System Development Corp. R+D, Santa Monica
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There seems to be a lot of discussion about the Brother, Singer,
and Sears (Kenmore) sewing machines. From what my wife tells me,
all of these are not the best machines to get.

What she is currently looking at are the Bernina, Viking, and
Elna machines. I have used the Viking (the one with the cams) and
found it extremely powerful and easy to use. The new Vikings have
computerized controls and stich selection.

Recently, we tried the Elna. Very nice machine, and it still uses
cams, which gives you quite a lot of stiches to choose from. It
has a low gear motor for heavy sewing, and it can handle just
about any weight fabric.

I guest what one has to consider is the question of price. The
machines I am talking about cost around $1000. You rarely find
them used, because (a) they last forever, and (b) owners don't
want to give them up.

Daniel
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