I'm looking for a new sewing machine. (my 15 yo Designer 1 is beginning to wear out, and the sewing machine guy says that the drivehead will eventually need to be replaced, although it will work for at least another six months and probably longer than that.) I sew quite a bit (not as much as Kate, but then, few of us do). I do not want an embroidery machine, have no interest in a quilting machine. My budget is liberal. I have, iirc, shops selling all major brands withing reasonable driving distance (within 60 miles).
I want a machine that will sew straight seams on fabrics ranging from chiffon to gauze to satin to knits to home dec weight. I want a one-step buttonhole, and blind hem for woven and knit. I don't want a cheap machine.
As I'm comfortable with Vikings, I've been looking at the Sapphire series. What's the opinion on them? Are there other machines I should be looking at?
thanks for any help!
jenn
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