As a result I have started looking into upgrading machines and using this one as my back-up. I am expecting a little extra money to come within the next couple of weeks so now is definitely the time to do this. The only problem is I am not sure which machine I want to go with. I have always had Kenmore machines, which were produced by Janome for the Sears brand. I know that before I mentioned how awesome I think the 160th Anniversary Singer is, but I just cannot bring myself to purchase a Singer brand. Ever since Singer went bankrupt and was bought by another company I have heard quite a few bad things about their quality. Also, for the things I am sewing for my job, Singers just do not cut it.
The two machines I have narrowed my decision down to are:
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| Janome 6260QC |
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| Brother SC9500 |
The Brother machine is $250 while the Janome is $450. The Brother machine has 90 built in stitches, including monograms, while the Janome only has 50. I can't say I will definitely use all the built in stitches but the capability to monogram could be pretty awesome. However, the Janome is available from the trusted local repair shop I took my baby to, while the Brother would have to be order online from someone. I did briefly play around with the Janome at the repair shop and though it was pretty standard machine that will work wonderfully but at almost twice the cost of the Brother it is hard justify. Although my Janome serger is a trooper. I have had it for 6-7 years and have (wince) never had it serviced or oiled and it still runs wonderfully, just a little nosier. Does anyone have experience with either of these machines and/or brands that they can help me decide?
Janome not brother!
ReplyDeleteI got a brother machine for Christmas and so far so good.
ReplyDeleteI got a Brother for xmas and I have a friend who has a really nice Brother sewing machine. We both LOVE them! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a Brother LW6770PRW that I've had for probably 4-5 years and have never had a problem with it. It's a sewing/embroidery machine, but I've only used the embroidery function once.
ReplyDeleteMainly because my model requires additional software for new designs whereas the current model has a USB to link directly to your computer (which would be amazing and I envy it so!) My machine was around $5-600, I think, but you can probably get the newer model for about $400, now. I haven't had any problems with it, other than not having a direct link to my computer! Which is not really the machines fault. I'm not familiar enough with Janome to recommend it.
love love my Brother same model wish had went with that right away ( got the embroidery one first) I got in on a special so look around for 250 I got an extension table, quilting foot and walking foot. something that I paid over 150 dollars for with my embroidery maching.
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ps I still miss my old Kenmore...oh the best button holes ever. perfect every time.
Most of my machines are kenmore/Janome and very happy with them and like the fact that I can use the same feet.
ReplyDeleteI have the Kenmore 19233 and Kenmore Elite Embroidery/Sewing Machine 19005
i've got a Brother and it's wonderful, BUT the Janome has so much more room to pass fabric thru. if money were no object, i'd get the Janome since hemming anything with a lot of fabric would be much easier :)
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