Ems' Sewing machine finds on ebay! p.1 updated: 23/8/2011

Right are lots of ppl are buying/thinking of buying machines recently I thought I would keep a running thread where I scour ebay and find some machines worth buying

All the machines below would suit a beginner or someone more proffesional and would be good enough to sew anything from plain fine cottons to bags and belts, and the machines are anything from 99p to several hundered. Remember if someone doesnt offer postage you can always ask if they dont mind you sorting out your own courier, or tell them how it easy it is for them to choose parcel force through paypal.. which is only £11 for items on ebay under 18kg.

Here goes!!!

Try not to get too tempted with anything new thats tooooo cheap as it will only fustrate when things to wrong. Older machines are better for the price than a new cheap model ...


23/8/2011

Sewing Machines

Bernina
Quite a few older models here.. very good work horses! Ideal for the beginner or professional alike
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/wantabernina/ ... 4340.l2562


This guy had 6 of these originally, I think they came from a college or a school, nice activas
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... _938wt_885

And another
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERNINA-ACTIV ... _938wt_885

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Husqvana


Overlockers

[fluffycabbage]

love the Husqvarna retro machine I nearly choked when i saw the price of the Bernina Artista

hehehee, would have cost 4 times that new But it is a few yrs old.

[fluffycabbage]

hehehee, would have cost 4 times that new But it is a few yrs old.

if i could spit my tea out i would (but i wont waste my beer )

lol tools can be expensive

[fluffycabbage]

apparently so! all i want is something to sew a few blankets/cushions etc, and maybe try out some basic clothes...

[clothmama]

Thanks Ems for a great idea and lots of good buying tips for those looking for a machine! at the filth etc on the first pic That machine was soooo not loved! Love that red Husky - how cool would that look in a room with red decor

Have stickied you!

ehheheh thankyou! I looooooooove that red husqy LOL would look grand!

I have an old machine in the closet, it's a non electric one.
It's a Singer 185K, still in his original case and still working.
Would like to sell it but have no idea what it's worth.
Can you tell me more Ems?