I realize that these are a little pricy, however if you have been looking for a good sewing machine, the deals are so good it is hard to pass up! Thanks The Frugal Find!
For as many kids as I have and things that I have had to get embroidered I swear it might be worth it!
Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine – I wish I had seen this one when I bought one of my girls a sewing machine at Christmas. I bought a cheaper one and paid almost the same price. This one is currently selling for $155 plus free shipping.
Brother XL2600I Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine – This would be a great machine for learning and for those of you who just need to make quick fixes! This one gets great reviews too and it’s only $78 plus free shipping.
Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine – This is a crazy good machine and the one I am drooling over! It is 59% off $360 {was $899.99} and comes with free shipping! I am currently looking around my house for stuff I can put on Craigslist I want this one bad! 🙂
Part comedian, part Dad, part athlete. He will boss around your children while they play ball.
Just as angelic as she looks, this girl could easily raise a Village by herself, and all the children would grow up to be President.
Self proclaimed, she would be a webkinz dog. Because, "they're cute, and puppies are too. And they're sweet and they always get along with other puppies."
This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
Not "Pick-Me-Up" like caffeine, she wants you to pick her up! AND NOW!
Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
Practically Perfect in Every Way for now! Nicknamed "The Panda" she is rolly polly and lives by the motto, "the little one, is KING!"
The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
Hi Tiffany,
I have the Brother SE400. It’s an AWESOME machine and I use it daily for my little online business. I paid this price for it last summer (July 2011) and it’s a good deal! I also recommend buying the special embroidery bobbin thread online as well–much cheaper than at JoAnn, etc.
Hope you can get it!!
Lora.
Lora, can you do long names on this one? That is the only thing I am worried about.
You can, but it’s tricky as you have to adjust the hoop. I haven’t mastered that yet. But, I use it a ton for appliques and monogrammed letters. I will say, though, that I am already looking to upgrade to a bigger hoop, like 6×10 so I can embroider bigger designs and names, with ease. The sewing machine itself is awesome too–SO much easier than my old one.
I have an embroidery machine, too, that I use for my business. The size of the hoop is key. Also know that some items are more difficult than others. Things like heavier canvas bags and stretchy fabrics are tough. This will work fine for towels, baby bibs, etc.- things that are flat and easy to put in an embroidery hoop. If you get it, do a bunch of practice monograms on old stuff before you try the real deal. I buy 6 or so of the $3-4 solid beach towels at Walmart every summer and use them through the year for birthday/teacher/graduation etc. gifts after I’ve personalized them. Great birthday gift for $5. Good luck!