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mmreow · 2013-03-03, 01:15

Hi 'Bee & welcome to Sweden!

I have to agree with the Sextiosexan, sewing machines can get rather expensive over here.

There are 2 specialty stores here in Uppsala town centre that sell sewing machines that I know of; one is at Sivia Torg next to the Oriental supermarket, and the other is next to Royale cinema. They sometimes have marked down prices as well as 2nd hand machines, but you gotta ask them... AFAIK their most economical new machines are about 2500kr or so, probably a Husqvarna Viking one.

I have seen some going for under 1000kr in Lidl, but they are extremely rare and since the stock is changed very often, it's hard to tell when (or if!) they'll be back on the shelves... apart from that you can also
check Tradera and/or Blocket, but that's assuming you can cope with Swedish?
If you're lucky you might be able to find one or two up for sale at the morning weekend flea market at Vaksalatorg (except, I'm not sure how many are selling in this weather - in spring/summer there's lots more stalls out), but they tend to be older machines, and may not always be problem-free.

You could also check out NetonNet for this cheapo chinesey-brand that does fit your budget: http://www.netonnet.se/art/hem-och-h...1/160854.5803/
This one is slightly over: http://www.symaskinswebbshoppen.se/P...%2cProductName

... but having not tested them myself I can't vouch for the quality of the stitching. Brother machines have really good stitches (I've used a much simpler model compared to the one you had though!), and I'm afraid you might be disappointed with the stitch quality on a cheaper machine... so do try it out before you decide on anything.

Good luck!

2013-03-03, 01:15	#3
mmreow Medlem sedan: feb 2013 Inlägg: 2	Hi 'Bee & welcome to Sweden! I have to agree with the Sextiosexan, sewing machines can get rather expensive over here. There are 2 specialty stores here in Uppsala town centre that sell sewing machines that I know of; one is at Sivia Torg next to the Oriental supermarket, and the other is next to Royale cinema. They sometimes have marked down prices as well as 2nd hand machines, but you gotta ask them... AFAIK their most economical new machines are about 2500kr or so, probably a Husqvarna Viking one. I have seen some going for under 1000kr in Lidl, but they are extremely rare and since the stock is changed very often, it's hard to tell when (or if!) they'll be back on the shelves... apart from that you can also check Tradera and/or Blocket, but that's assuming you can cope with Swedish? If you're lucky you might be able to find one or two up for sale at the morning weekend flea market at Vaksalatorg (except, I'm not sure how many are selling in this weather - in spring/summer there's lots more stalls out), but they tend to be older machines, and may not always be problem-free. You could also check out NetonNet for this cheapo chinesey-brand that does fit your budget: http://www.netonnet.se/art/hem-och-h...1/160854.5803/ This one is slightly over: http://www.symaskinswebbshoppen.se/P...%2cProductName ... but having not tested them myself I can't vouch for the quality of the stitching. Brother machines have really good stitches (I've used a much simpler model compared to the one you had though!), and I'm afraid you might be disappointed with the stitch quality on a cheaper machine... so do try it out before you decide on anything. Good luck!