The Updated and All-Inclusive Costume Thread

[GollyGadget]

So...I murdered our sewing machine on Friday, hemming a basic tank top, of all things. Since the machine was older than me, it's been decided that it should be replaced. We don't do a ton of sewing, but I'm trying to do a little more custom costumes, instead of just buying pre-made things, and we use it for the occasional basic alteration or repair. Any recommendations on what machine to get?

Have you taken it anywhere to get a quote? Sewing machines are one of those things where the older ones are much higher quality. Newer models have a lot of plastic parts that break more easily than their metal counterparts.

I have no suggestions on new models. I plan to keep using my 1970s Kenmore until I die.

 

[The Expert]

Have you taken it anywhere to get a quote? Sewing machines are one of those things where the older ones are much higher quality. Newer models have a lot of plastic parts that break more easily than their metal counterparts.

I have no suggestions on new models. I plan to keep using my 1970s Kenmore until I die.

THIS! I guarantee there's a sewing machine repair somewhere in MSP that could fix it. The new machines are not made to last like the old ones are, and they don't really do a lot more (unless you're uploading complex embroidery files).

And if you need a machine to use while yours is getting fixed, check the local libraries. A lot of them have sewing machines and sergers to use for free.