Frister Rossmann Manual Cub 4 Cycle
After breaking my machine (although I don’t know what’s wrong with it yet! Norinco Sks Type 56 Serial Numbers more. ) and a friends, which fortunately was fixable whilst making a skirt I have been thinking about a new machine. I definately need one that can cope with think layers of fabric as I made a bustle skirt and plan to make more, they are so lovely to wear So this got me wondering, what machine do others on her use?
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How much do you use it? Can it cope with heavy fabrics and lighter work? Which sewing machine would you like if money was no option?
And is that the same as the one you would buy if yours broken beyond repair? Inspire me ladies I have a little money to spend (from my Grandad so I want to make it count) and really want to make it a good investment, my last purchase was a cheap Brother machine from Argos in the sale (about 40.00) and has lasted ages, about ten years but is going sarie. I have a Janome 110. It can cope with anything, but might struggle with many thick layers because there isn’t that much space between the needle and the table or whatever its called. But its robust, made of aluminum (unusual these days) and is relatively cheap (I paid £100, I think they are nearly twice that now but I’d be confident about buying one of these secondhand).
It has, I think, 3 stitches (straight, buttonhole, and zigzag) and no needle threader or anything. Prior to this I had a Brother, which had all sorts of extras but was just a pita to use, kept breaking, wasn’t smooth at all. I’ve seen several people now with cheap machines and it always seems to end with them being taken back to the shop.
I reckon you’ve been lucky with your machine! My brother, an electrical engineer by training, say its always a good idea to buy secondhand, working, electrical goods.
Not only are they usually substantially cheaper, but with electrical goods there is a point by which if they are going to break quickly they usually have done, if that makes sense. How old is ok depends on how many working parts they have and how much of a big deal it is to replace them (so he’ll buy ancient sanders or 2 stroke engine things at car boot sales, knowing that he can replace anything broken quite easily). Its a gamble of course, but it can pay off amazingly: I recently bought a very good quality scroll saw (like a bandsaw but smaller, for making wooden toys and so on) at an amazing price using this principle. The key is to make sure its working, so when I do this from ebay I always pick up and ask the sellers to demonstrate, and if i buy at car boot sales I pay very very little unless I know the seller by sight. I personally think the ideal way to buy a sewing machine is an older, reconditioned machine from a shop you trust. There is nothing like having the support of a sewing shop.
I didn’t buy my machine this way but am very lucky that there is a new sewing shop almost opposite my mother’s house and they are very generous with advice and so on. If you have a very small budget, there are some good machines that come up on ebay regularly. I’d consider anything by frister and rossman, I’ve used the cub 7s in sewing class and they are nice, really smooth. I’d also place a watch on older pfaffs. Like I say though, go and see this machine working (and make sure you have a manual).
Old Janomes are often good (used to be called New Home). At the end of the day you can quite often buy an oldish singer for around £20, possibly handcranked but its possible to retrofit these with a foot pedal. (ebay isn’t the best place for these, car boot sales or charity shops are a better bet). What you do need to do is budget around £60 for a service almost right away, you might be lucky and you might not need it but a machine that has gone a few years without use will probably need a tune up. It almost goes without saying but I’d always buy the least expensive model of a trusted brand-pref husquavada, pfaff or bernina, failing that janome-over a bells and whistles less reliable brand. If I had money and was buying an investment machine I’d go for a bernina, probably their most basic model, just because from what everyone has said they last and last. I’m considering at some point buying one because my kids are so into sewing, that said my janome is pretty good and solid.
Eta just looked at ebay and there are decent machines on there-cub 7s, janomes (search also under new home) and some cheap berninas (though be aware some of these are bernettes, which are not as good, not actually made by bernina just badged by them-avoid). Search also threw up some very cheap industrial machines eg a working, industrial janome for £35. I’ve just brought a Janome DC3050 and I LOVE it! It does all my little delicate pieces of work, and handles the heavy stuff I chuck at it too. It is smooth running, and eliminates all of the niggles I had with my cheaper machines. I would recommend buying new - going by my experience with past machines, I wanted a warranty! I would never buy a singer again after taking two back and the latest one falling to pieces (literally) they don’t make them like they used to Don’t know what I would have if money was no object, I’ve never really looked at what I cant afford.
My dream machine is my 1958 semi-industrial singer. I adore it, but hubby tore the tension unit apart and the repair man has never been able to make it the same again grrr. I was going to ask you Ophelia which one you used What made you choose that particular model? It is beautiful and just within budget, I want this to be an investment and I do love sewing so much, I want the experience of getting my machine out to be a less stressful one lol Thank you so much for all the info Edith, I do like the look of the machine you have, I never use all the fiddly stuff I have to admit, normal, zig zag and buttonhole are all I need, oh to have a smooth machine Thank you for the advice on secondhand aswell, although I think I may go for a new one to get a warranty, I don’t have a lovely little sewing shop but may have to venture into Coventry for a look. I have had a couple of cheaper machines that have been ok but nothing compared to my mums bernina minimatic which I have now got on long term loan.
It is so lovely, partly I expect because I learnt to use it when I was little so it feels familiar, and it also has sentimental value. It probably could do with a service, but I dont really have a spare £65 pounds at the moment and it seems to be running ok.
It was my Mum’s sisters, given to my mum when her sister died 25 years ago so it is doing pretty well I have never tried to use most of the things on it, but seems to have a lot of options. Return To Castle Wolfenstein Apk Download. My aunty did all sorts including patchwork and quilting. I have certainly interlined heavy curtains on it, so seems to cope with think layers ok.
The other consideration is whether you want to take it anywhere? I know friends who have ended up with much more basic, lighter machines as they take them to craft groups. Personally I like the hard case on mine as I dont have anywhere easy to store it, so I can put it in a corner in its hard case without worrying if I want to keep getting it out regularly. I have not done any sewing for ages, but have my lovely bernina on the table waiting to go and cant wait to get started againbut think I will wait until dd is at school tomorrow as I would like some time to have a play on my own before I let her have a go. No idea what I am going to try, something simple until I remember what I am doing! Enjoy shopping.
The main thing was the reviews - I got it from John Lewis where the reviews said that is was a good machine for a slightly more experience sewer, had a good professional finish which is important for what I make, and was easy to use despite being computerised. I also liked that it had a clear bobbin case, adjustable speedand did free hand embroidery It is quite heavy, but I dont mind that. After looking around it seemed like the best value for money combined with a professional finish.
Its took a little bit of getting used to in that the thread tie off etc were automatic and the needle plate guides are different to my old machine, but so far I haven’t swore at it once.and that’s saying something! Thing about a warranty is that it only lasts, say, a year and then if the machine breaks you can be in trouble. Some modern machines have very expensive parts. I also really feel that they are not built to last like they used to be. Another thing about a warranty is that you need to check if its return to base or if they pick up from you. You’d normally get a store warranty of some kind but after that they are normally rtb and its not impossible you’d have to pay carriage.
Just little things like that. I have a good old Toyota, bought from Beaties (as it was) in Wolverhampton in a sale back in 95 ish? And it’s still going strong - quite heavy but I’m happy with that as it’s solid. Used on all sorts of fabrics from thin to thick - denim, thick fleece, upholstery, etc. Does fancy stitches which I haven’t used much and embroidery stitches too which is handy. Would definitely recommend Toyotas. Now I have just bought a Janome New Home Overlocker/Serger from a friend who had 2 and decided to destash, I am a little excited to have this.
I have wished for one for a while to do nicer neater hems and seams, nice finished edges and eliminate issues with fraying fabrics - and can finally have a go at some items in the style of Katwise. These are very hard working and hard wearing, aren’t as frightening to use as they look (honest!) and would recommend it too. I agree about 2nd hand being a good option especially reconditioned from sewing shops - I know many people who have bought brand new from other places only to find they have problems later on, others who buy from sewing shops have had no problems and expert advice from the shops. Get the right machine at the right price on ebay would be great especially if you can see it working first, if that’s an option. With your question on what I’d want now it is at present the Janome serger but I still think I’ll use the Toyota for some things. I would want to buy the best machine I could for the money available to me - the Janome was an expensive machine but buying it 2nd hand from a friend has saved me lots of money. Not sure I’ve helped any, but I would recommend Janome and Toyota, but know others especially Brother have been good for friends - a lot depends on what you want the machine to do and how much work it’s going to do.
Have fun shopping for one x. I have an Elna (who are owned by Janone) and so Janone feet fit my machine (and give good customer service). I would probably buy another Janone machine as I wouldn’t want to have to buy the feet all again. I would love one that you could programme to do embroidery (especially letters - how cool would it be to be able to personalise gifts?!) but I hope that my current machine lasts me a while yet. Given how I have had it 10+ years and have hardly ever oiled it and never had it serviced it is doing very well!
I conducted a rather through search with Google, Bing, and Yahoo and did not find a free users manual for this machine. The links below are 1) for a contributor who possessed such a machine and 2) for a company that claims to be able to sell you a manual to a machine which your machine is 'rebadged' from. That is, the machine was sold under several brand names. FixIt contributor Andrew Rose in 2013 indicated this machine was a rebadged Frister and Rossman 64 or 66. I found only links to sites purportedly selling manuals for these models and can not easily evaluate if the sites are legitimate or scams.
Andrew Rose actually indicated he had the very machine you mention as well as a manual. But Andrew only made 4 postings and may not be available to contact. That said, here is a link which offers a F and R manual for sale and shows a picture of the Frister and Rossman 64. Aug 12, 2015 .