Mini-Sewing Machine

[Cupcake]

Do you think that they are any good for projcet like these here on thread bangers?

[ladyjanewriter]

Hi, Cupcake! Well...not usually, no. The trouble is, they're just really not strong enough, and they skip stitches, and get jammed. I've never heard of anyone being super-happy with the cheapy little ones. That hand-held one that you see on TV is even worse.

I think that it makes more sense to ask around if someone has an old machine they're not using, or seeing if you can buy a re-furbished machine from a reputable dealer. Or Craigslist, or a yard sale, or whatnot.

[Cupcake]

Thanks because I think Iam gettin one for Christmas

[ladyjanewriter]

Yay! Well, in any case, one as a gift is always good. *g*

[kate]

It's certainly a start and a great way to see if you'd like to spend more money on a solid machine. You can get a good one for under $100.

[klc1168]

if it is the type that is like a real sewing machine only on a small scale it is ok to learn on. They may handle small lightweight projects like t shirt weight fabric. I wouldn't try to sew denim. The hand held ones are garbage. I did see that wally world (WalMart) has a full size machine for about 80 bucks. I don't know how good it is but it has to beat a hand held any day.