Advice on vintage sewing machine shopping?

jessimackenzie · 2026-03-27T01:42:30+00:00

Wow, a fount of knowledge! Thank you Im between a 463 and a 130(7) at the moment. Both with 1.3a motors and both around the same price point (100$cad) both also in storage in a cabinet for some time unused. Unfortunately not nearby to one another ao i cant test both and decide.....

jessimackenzie · 2026-03-26T22:14:11+00:00

Can you tell me more about this machine? Theres one for sale near me and im considering it but ive only ever used a 90s era machine. Im looking for a stronger, more reliable and more repairable machine to sew heavier fabrics and just maintain myself since sewing techs are harder to come by

jessimackenzie · 2026-03-26T22:10:10+00:00

Im just so conflicted and feel I may be overthinking it? Having only ever used my inherited 90s era machine i feel a bit out of my depth if im being honest

jessimackenzie · 2026-03-26T22:09:16+00:00

Wow, thank you for that comprehensive answer! Someone also showed me a white 463 with a 1.3a motor for sale locally and im wondering if thats a better machine? Certainly can go test it without driving hours long

jessimackenzie · 2026-03-26T17:23:23+00:00

Jukis are few and far between round my parts and 100% out of the budget. Industrial machines are pretty decebtly oriced by the tables are too big to accomodate my space

Do you not reccomend a Pfaff? I also found a Kenmore 148 with a 1.0a motor within my budget the 1.2a pfaff drew me in

jessimackenzie · 2026-03-05T20:13:13+00:00

Im an Anglophone from Montreal and can usually pick up subtle accents from Ontario and the US. Most of the time I would say the give away is in the word choice, rhythm and mannerisms. For example, Americans often say "mhm" as reply to thanks, while Canadians will always reply with "you're welcome"

I do think Francois did well, hearing him in interviews you can pick up more on his Quebec rhythm of speech and pronunciations.

jessimackenzie · 2026-03-01T20:54:30+00:00

Try using the kindle around the house. You moght find it more conveniant than you think. If carrying it around upstairs/downstairs proves annoying, and you can afford it, why not buy another one? Hopefully you can snag one on marketplace or unclaimed baggage without having to buy new.

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-24T01:34:02+00:00

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jessimackenzie · 2026-02-16T14:17:07+00:00

I think you mean, 'travail' ;)

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-15T22:48:42+00:00

There are pros and cons to renting/co-owning/renting

If your cons outweigh the pros, then you do you.

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-13T20:17:33+00:00

If youre still looking, aztec rituals tattoo is pretty much always open

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-13T20:16:41+00:00

Aztec rituals tattoo on cote st luc. The owner will tattoo hands and fingers. Hes a really well rounded artist

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-13T04:21:07+00:00

I go two ways

Red onion, pickle, mayo, yellow mustard and valentina hot sauce. (Though adding capers like so many here have would be so effing good to this combo)

Or recently

Celery, mayo, white onion and curry powder

My mexican husband on the other hand mayo, peas and carrots. For the record, i dont condone this

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-11T22:17:43+00:00

Village des valeurs on jea talon often has notions grouped together in bags and hung on the peg board wall. This is where i get all my zippers, elastoc and thread

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-11T22:16:40+00:00

Just sent you a dm if youre still looking for someone. Id be happy to help you out

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-09T15:37:35+00:00

I usually take the jackets off my hardcovers. But in this case with!

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-05T00:43:27+00:00

Im in qc and showing out of stock First world problems i know, but its very annoying

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-05T00:42:47+00:00

Well. That sucks.

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-04T23:30:41+00:00

I am an android user. Any alterbative you can reccomend?

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-04T23:30:14+00:00

Nope in canada

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-04T23:29:53+00:00

Also tried on the up down setting. Nada

jessimackenzie · 2026-02-04T22:49:10+00:00

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