Ok so i have 2 choices?? which sewing machine?

Light weight multi-functional domestic sewing machine


700 stitches per minute (spm)


24 settings


Electronic speed governing with plastic housing


Convertible flat bed for free arm sewing surface


Thread tension control dial


Adjustable stitching length


Built in hem and stretch stitches


Foldable carry handle


4 Step button holer


Adjustable thread tension


Forward and reverse sewing


Adjustable stitch length


Clip on presser feet


Foot pedal control


Comes with step by step instructional manual


All accessories included





thats $79





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Light weight multi-functional domestic sewing machine


600 stitches per minute (spm)


24 settings


Electronic speed governing with plastic housing


Convertable flat bed for free arm sewing surface


Foldable carry handle


4 Step button holer


Adjustable thread tension


Forward and reverse sewing


Adjustable stitch length


Clip on presser feet


Foot pedal control


Units are provided with full accessories


Comes with step by step instructional manual





thats $89





for dress making|||The first one!|||Neither. In that price range, I'd send you to your local sewing machine store for a good used machine. Machines in this price range are often finicky, typically not holding tension well, which is incredibly frustrating. Also, when something major goes wrong, parts aren't available and it goes in the trash. I wore out a cheapie machine like this in less than a year. Utterly unrepairable.


http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm|||Check out Sears Kenmore machines. I have a Bernina with the 4-step buttonhole option but if I was buying a new machine I would opt for a one-step version. The 4-step buttonholes are never the same and if you are dressmaking, you will want buttonholes that all look the same.|||I can not agree more with Kay! These cheap ( under $100) machines are junk. Mostly plastic guts that do not hold up to use. Get a used machine that has been refurbished from a sewing machine dealer. They often offer a warranty for a small period of time but at least they stand behind the machine. I have a 50 year old singer that I would never get rid off. And is more reliable and less fussy , and needs less "tuning up" than any machine made today. And it is all metal parts! No plastic inside or outside.


I have been sewing for 40 plus years , and have taught many classes , trust me I dreaded seeing those under 100 dollar machines . They simply are too frustrating , with the break downs.|||I dress make.... and to be honest if you are just starting out and just want to get started I would go with the cheapest.... even if it only lasts a year or so... it will get you used to sewing with a sewing machine... and then you can always sell it on on Ebay!!!! I need a new sewing machine, and would love a really fancy one, but I would end up just using the basic stitches...... as long as you can go forward, backwards, put in a button hole and put on a zip... that would be more than enough to get going with.... and with the money you don't spend you can buy some material to make something nice!!!!


Hope this helps.