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List Price: $59.99
Best Price: $29.99 (used)
Availability: Used (2)
Brand: Euro-Pro
Model: 998B
Weight: 3.5 pounds
Dimensions: 12 x 8.8 x 5 inches

Customer Review

Got it for crafts, not for regular sewing
by Customer A28F44SR2H6DS3 at October 14th, 2007
I just got this little machine home. It was $20 at Target and I had a $5.00 coupon. I have been reading about using mini machines for crafting and paper stitching, so that's what I intend to do with this one and why I bought it (and because it's very lightweight and battery powered, but comes with an adapter.) I have an older Pfaff electronic sewing machine, which I love and use for regular sewing. I've only tried this one out on the little piece of cotton it came with so far. I'm actually amazed it sews at all. The uppper thread has snapped a couple of times, but it's cheap thread (the thread it came with.) And the light dims when I begin to sew, but it actually does stitch OK so far.

If it doesn't work well on paper, which I'll try next, I'll probably return it, but so far I'm not that disappointed for a $20 machine.

My advice: If you are serious about sewing and looking for your first machine, spend about $30 to $50 more and get a real machine (or for $100 you can get any number of great machines, and it will be worth the investment.) The reviews I've read for mini-machines recommend the Janome Sew Mini. It gets very good reviews and sells for about $60 or sometimes less. This one's just for fun or crafts. I would NOT depend on this one for important sewing, but OK otherwise. Do your research before you buy.

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