I’m getting a new sewing machine. There are two in the basement, but I can’t get either of the darn things to work. I just hold on to them in case it’s me and not the machines. My mother is a sewing genius. If she ever makes it up to visit I’m sure she can fix them. Unfortunately that’s longer than I want to wait, so I’ve narrowed it down to two choices. The Singer 3323S or the Brother CP6500.
The biggest difference between the two is that the Singer is mechanical, and the Brother is computerized. I haven’t sewn anything since I was 12. I had no idea these things had come so far. Both have automatic needle threading and button holes – but the Brother has more stitch options (will I even need them?). Anything computerized has more opportunity to break, right? So many things to consider! I decided to make a list to help me decide.
Side by side comparison:
| Singer 3323s | Brother CP6500 | |
| Built in stitches | 23 | 60 |
| Automatic button hole styles | 1 | 17 |
| Top drop bobbin | yes | yes |
| Auto-bobbin winding | no | yes |
| Auto-thread | yes | yes |
| Feet included | 8 | 7 |
| Multiple stitch functions | no | yes |
| Drop feed (free motion quilting) | no | yes |
| Heirloom stitches | no | yes |
| Electronic sewing speed control | no | yes |
| Sew without foot control | no | yes |
| Warranty unable to locate info 25yr limited | unable to locate | 25 yrs |
| Avg. Review on Amazon.com | 4.5 stars | 5 stars |
| “Good for beginners” reputation | yes | yes |
| JoAnn Fabrics price | $229.00 | $299.00 |
| Price on Amazon.com | $170.11 | $135.00 |
Well – I guess that settles it. I’m will try out the Brother CP 6500. I will let you know if I have any buyer’s remorse! I’m off to order it now.
Brother CP-6500 Computerized Sewing Machine
Singer Talent Sewing Machine, 3323S
When I go visit my mother next week I’m going to raid her attic and old sewing room for goodies that she no longer uses! This is going to be fun.
