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From: polak@brl-sem.ARPA (Helen R. Polak )
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Sewing Machine--info wanted
Message-ID: <452@brl-sem.ARPA>
Date: Fri, 25-Oct-85 09:34:34 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 25 09:34:34 1985
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Reply-To: polak@brl-sem. Polak (VLD/VMB) .ARPA (Helen R. Polak (VLD/VMB) )
Organization: Ballistic Research Lab
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Keywords: elna, bernina, that italian one ecc-?

I've heard good reports about the italian machine, but only hearsay.

My mom has an Elna.  Ten years (probably more) -it's been in for repairs
twice. She uses it a moderate amount.

My sister just bought a Bernina. She plans to make her work outfits and
is taking her second intermediate level sewing class, so she's 
pretty good behind the pedal.  The Bernina is tops by her. 
She also liked the elna, but couldn't locate one used. The Bernina
was used, but $500 still...:-).
	She made me a skirt, the stitches are straight, even, great tension
what more could anyone want...
	We recommend either of these machines (even used!)..
			Helen herself Polak    
Disclaimer: I work for the government.  We don't make sewing machines.