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SINGER PIXIE SEWING MACHINE

OK, I'll admit that I went to Walmart the other day. Not one of my favorite places. When I was in the sewing section, I spotted the cutest little sewing machine (purple in color..my favorite). Only $39.00. Since I was getting ready for a small sewing project (a slipcover for my head board) and I really hate going up and down our basement stairs....yes, my sewing area is in the basement, because there is room to keep it up permanently. And I didn't want to haul up my regular machine....I bought the cute little thing.

Well, it is set up temporarily in the garden room...ready to go. All I have to do is get all the fabric ready to go. My local fabric shop was having a sale and I found what I needed for 1/2 off.

Will try to take a before and after picture of the small project. Simple sewing should be easy enough on this machine, but if any of you have had any experience on this one...please, let me know.

Reply to
Chris R
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Cute. Poor reviews for sewing, but cardmakers seem to like it...

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Kate XXXXXX

My adult sonis moving into in a camper---caravan--- and has been thinking about getting one of these ---because of the size---to do simple mending to jeans and shirts. I would sure like to know what others think of their performance. They gotta be better than those $20 cheap things you sometimes find. Barbara in SC

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Bobbie Sews More

Possibly... He'd be better looking for a nice original Featherweight or Elna Lotus.

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Kate XXXXXX

The Janome Gem is small, not too expensive, and gets good ratings, and reportedly Sears has a clone of it that they sell for about $100.

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Samatha Hill -- take out TRASH

It's been ages since I looked at machines in Walmart; but after my experience with them, I wouldn't buy another one there. Like someone else posted, an oldie, but goody machine would be my choice.

When I was in SC one summer, I bought a machine and serger from Walmart, not the least or most expensive they carried, a mid-priced. I tried to sew on each, but neither worked properly, no matter how I adjusted them.

Since I'd saved the packing & box plus sales receipt, I had no problem returning them, except for the frustration. I felt sorry for poor DGD. She didn't get her outfits while I was there, had to wait till I came home to make them and mail back to her.

I'll find out today what costume she wants for Halloween and get started on it next week. I don't know about the little one either, maybe a big pumpkin.

-- Emily

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Emily Bengston

I remember seeing a Gem in Hancock Fabrics a couple years ago. It deserves another look!!! Thanks for the reminder. Barbara in SC but in FL for vacation

Reply to
Bobbie Sews More

thanks for all of your input. I tried using the machine and have decided to return it. When you turn the unit ON...it starts automatically. I like to control when my stitching starts.

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Chris R

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