SINGER PIXIE SEWING MACHINE

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.