Look at this lovely print! It's the cover of the manual of my very first sewing machine. When I first started sewing (that was 2004, not back in the '70's), I was a student. I didn't have a lot of cash to buy clothes, and I certainly didn't have money to get zippers fixed or pant legs shortend. So I decided it would be very handy to learn how to sew. My mom only knew the basics and her sewing machine was broken, but she gave me her old sewing book and she knew a shop that sold second hand sewing machines. Despite my tiny budget (around 75 euro) my mom found me one by a well-known brand, although it was not exactly last year's model: meet the Husqvarna 3600.....
In uber-trendy orange and brown.
A closer look. This makes me appreciate the clear plastic cap to show you how much thread is left on your bobbin.
The casing's all metal and it's very, very heavy. All the accessories of this machine can be used on newer Husqvarna's and that saved me quite a bit of money when I upgraded to a newer model.
Isn't that a nice detail? (Husqvarna isn't made in Sweden anymore, it's made in Taiwan now (I think))
I fought a lot of battles with this machine, but it worked out and although I now have a more modern sewing machine (a Husqvarna Emerald 116) I'm never getting rid of my 3600!
You can see how much things have changed even within the same brand. My new Husqvarna is almost twice the size, but the weight is almost the same.
If you've got a small budget, but want to start sewing, go to a good sewing machine shop and try and find a "vintage" brand machine like this one. The specialist shops usually have a number of second hand machines for under 100 euro that have been serviced and checked. They work perfectly for beginner projects.
Fleur
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