What machine is right for me?

[JustWakinUp]

I have a really good friend of mine that is willing to help me purchase a sewing machine. I've thought about the artisan because of price and the good things I hear about the machines durability. I always have buyers remorse and never know if i'm getting the right machine. So with that said, am I making a good decision? What are your thoughts?

[K-Man]

I have the 618 in my shop and it gets a lot of usage on a wide variety of items. I certainly have not regretted getting it, and I've had it for over a year now.

[Art]

Hi Just,

Great class of machine. I have one and it gets a lot of use on small stuff, but I have occasionally done a holster with it; it sews over the welts with not a lot of problems, however I occasionally break a needle (usually my fault, I'm in a hurry and sewing something I can barely get under the presser foot). I am not convinced that that machine needs a speed reducer with the servo motor. The way they put the SR on percludes tilting the machine without removing the belt. If you are going to get the SR, make them install it correctly; SR should be where the motor would go and the motor should be relocated to the front of the machine.

Art

I have a really good friend of mine that is willing to help me purchase a sewing machine. I've thought about the artisan because of price and the good things I hear about the machines durability. I always have buyers remorse and never know if i'm getting the right machine. So with that said, am I making a good decision? What are your thoughts?

[JustWakinUp]

Thanks guys,

I bought it. Thanks for your input.

[Artisan Dave]

I just noticed your post - I've fallen behind a few days, I'm sorry.

Since I work with Artisan, I would like to offer you my personal efforts to make sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me - Dave - and I will take care of it.

As some of you already know, we at Artisan consider the purchase of one of our Stitchers the BEGINNING of our long-term relationship and not the end of it.

We really do care.

[Hoyden]

I have an Artisan 618-1SC and love it. I call him Millstone.

I use it for sewing dog collars, harnesses and whatever other crazy idea that pops into my head.

My only complaint is my dumb male dog that likes to put his nose on the belt and scare the bejesus out of me. So I throw him out of the room when I turn it on.