A lot of schools have Janome, but I can't see using anything but Bernina, if you want things that work well and can take abuse. I love the computerized machines, but Bernina still makes an all mechanical model that does everything, they even make a treadle. It is true that you want a good dealer, esp. if you have a "fleet" of machines that need maintenance. I haven't checked out sergers lately, but I can tell you that none of the big machine companies manufacture their own. They have them made in Asia, to their specifications. Baby Lock, Bernette or Juki would be good ones to look at. Personally, I would never buy a Singer or a White machine of any kind. Kim
-----Original Message----- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kathryn Pinner Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 10:05 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] OT- shop machines For those of you who run costume shops: What do you recommend for teaching basic sewing skills? Machines that will stand up to student abuse? Basic machines and also sergers? Kate Pinner _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
