Sewing machine - deal or not?

Kapoosh · 27th June 2009, 3:15pm

This will be on sale at Lidl as of Monday. As Singer machines have been around for ages, is probably isn't too crap but - is it an ok price for what you're getting? I've not looked at sewing machines over here, but have been thinking about getting one on and off for a few months now and just happened across this advert the other day.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pa...g_Machine.ar11

ladysavage · 27th June 2009, 3:21pm

it's a good price for that machine (same one is £107 in Argos). I don't think you'll get anything significantly cheaper unless you go for a second hand one. The one i have (no idea what brand it is) i got 7 years ago off eBay for £40 but as always, eBay can be a wee bit of a gamble. I say go for it

JZY · 27th June 2009, 4:18pm

No deal

Mwezzi · 27th June 2009, 4:30pm

Depends what you're after. I'd say go for it as it's a pretty good deal for a new sewing machine, especially a Singer. But if you're just looking for something cheap and basic and don't need too many functions, you can also get a sewing machine from John Lewis for just under £50.

Kapoosh · 27th June 2009, 5:15pm

Hmmm...will have a look at it next week so I can see it in person. I suppose for now I don't need anything with too many bells and whistles, but I did like the fact that it could handle heavier fabrics. And that it was a Singer - my mum's was probably a good 20 years old when she was sewing my sister and I clothes, and I was using it 15-20 years after *that* to make things for myself.

Payday isn't until Tuesday so I can't do anything before then anyway. Cheers for the tips too. I don't know why I never think of John Lewis for household electrics; I suppose I just assume it's going to be expensive there.

ladysavage · 27th June 2009, 5:18pm

John Lewis is actually one of the best places for haberdashery (fabulous word!) stuff and the folk there are very very helpful!

JZY · 27th June 2009, 5:31pm

Ok no wait, deal. Definately deal.

Puppy · 27th June 2009, 8:09pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladysavage

John Lewis is actually one of the best places for haberdashery (fabulous word!) stuff and the folk there are very very helpful!

Aye just as long as you don't breach the inner sanctum of where they keep the patterns. They go a bit raj if you dare to venture behind the counter.

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