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    Brad Walker
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    @brawa

    Locale: SoCal

    Fry's has the Brother LS2125i on sale for $60: http://www.frys.com/product/6142519

    I think it's a great deal if you have a store nearby and don't need to pay shipping. Here's the Amazon link for some reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Brother-LS2125I-Lightweight-10-Stitch-Machine/dp/B000EOX28E/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1319815876&sr=1-1

    I got this machine the last time it was on sale, and have seen one or two other people in the forum mention it as well, so thought I'd throw this out there. I'm far from a seamster, but here are my pros/cons after using it over about 5 months for some household and UL projects on everything from silnylon to Ikea window blinds:

    Pros
    -Good stitch selection (including buttonholer)
    -Free arm mode

    Cons
    -No presser foot pressure adjustment
    -Sensitive foot pedal

    #1795953
    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    That's cheaper than paying to service my machine : )

    #1796002
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    Brad,

    I orderd one.

    I've been using my wife's Bernina for about 40 years. If something breaks I'll have to pay more than $60 to have them look at it. If this little Brother machine meets my needs I might be able to dodge the "broken Bernina" bullet.

    Thanks for the tip.

    Daryl

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    >> Bender <<
    BPL Member

    @bender

    Locale: NEO
    #1796149
    Brad Walker
    Member

    @brawa

    Locale: SoCal

    Bender, nice find. Looks like a good deal more features for $10 if you don't mind it being refurbished.

    #1799354
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    Brad,

    Mine arrived and I have experimented with scrap pieces. It was easy to set up and does everyting I want a sewing machine to do. My wife's Bernina is going back into the box.

    The only remaining question for me is durability. It has a good warranty, however, and for $60 I can't complain even if it does eventually bite the dust.

    Thanks for the tip.

    Daryl

    #1799386
    Brad Walker
    Member

    @brawa

    Locale: SoCal

    No problem, and very glad it's working for you. Now the crux for me is making time to finish some projects!

    #1803677
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    I just ordered a walking foot for this machine. For $14 it was worth a try.

    here

    #1821066
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    I finally got around to trying this walking foot.

    Installed easily (less than a minute) and seems to work well.

    I believe a similar attachment for my Bernina would have cost over $100.

    PS-Just checked out the link. Price has been reduced to $10.

    #1821135
    Brad Walker
    Member

    @brawa

    Locale: SoCal

    Cool Daryl thanks for following up. What fabrics were you using the walking foot with?

    #1821242
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    Brad,

    I tried it with scrap pieces of 1.9 ounce nylon and some very sleazy nylon that is about 1 ounce per square yard.

    Daryl

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