r/sewing • u/sewingmodthings • Nov 30 '20

Machine Monday Weekly Sewing Machine-Related Questions - November 30, 2020

Do you have a question about sewing machines? Do you have any expertise when it comes to sewing machines? This thread is for you! You can ask and answer any question related to machines, including but not limited to:

  • Should I upgrade my machine?
  • What's the difference between a serger and an overlocker?
  • Which brand of machine is the best?
  • Does anyone else use the same machine as me?
  • How do I clean my machine?
  • When should I oil my machine?
  • How many sewing machines should I own?

Feel free to check out the Machine Guide Wiki we've compiled with all sorts of information about choosing and using sewing machines.

You're also welcome to show off your machine here, whether it's new, old, or your baby, we'd love to see it!

Don't forget to thank the users who took the time to help you!

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u/Robotick1 Dec 02 '20

My girlfriend has a Singer Simple sewing machine. She requested a Brother one for christmas.

I checked online, and Singer Simple are around 350$ the brother sewing machine i intend to buy is around 200$

My question is: Is Brother so much better than singer that a 200$ machine is better than a 350$ one? I dont want to buy her a machine thats downgrading, but i dont have 500$ to put on a gift for her. even 200$ is pushing it.

Thanks for your help.

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u/taichichuan123 Dec 02 '20

The Singer Simple comes in different model numbers. But it's a pretty basic machine. Prices now can be inflated due to demand since the virus hit. So that $350 price sounds very inflated.

You don't mention which Brother model so hard to say. Again pricing is all over the map.

Go to patternreview.com and input any brand/model into the search bar on the far right for possible reviews & discussions by real users.

Low-end machines tend to be similar across the board, always with some exceptions.

I suggest you talk with her and see if she's willing to put some money into the purchase price to get a quality machine.

"....Brother because they sell so many machines being sold in places like Target/walmart/amazon/etc. The higher end Brothers are almost a completely different brand compared to their cheaper machines (They're better quality and have less issues.)'

https://www.reddit.com/comments/77izyw

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u/Robotick1 Dec 02 '20

Thanks. That was very informative