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What kind of sewing machine should I get to last me for basically the rest of my life?

I've been using my mother's Singer Meritt 4530 for years now, and am now looking to buy a machine for myself. I generally sew purses, mend clothes, etc, but am looking to get more into making clothing/accessories as well as quilting. Is there a good, solid, all around type of sewing machine that I should be looking at? What type of features should I look for in a machine that would allow them to work for the type of sewing that I want to do?

stick with Singer.... you want a machine that can be fixed if necessary.... I'd choose either the Singer or a Kenmore.... other brands are nice, but if there's not a repair shop nearby, what's the use in it?...

as far as a life machine.... Singer..... and don't get all thrilled with a bunch of doodads and gadgets ... get a basic machine that does good solid work.... buttonholes, zigzags, etc.... and that will handle thicker stacks of materials.... or filmy nitegown stuff, too!... I have third-generation Kenmore that does it all like that... wish I still had Momma's old Singer that she quilted with....

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