anyone who bought that lidl sewing machine help , my friend wants to buy it for me is it good coz i havent seen it

If you click on the craft selection of that link, then 'sewing machines' should come up and they review about 11 of them.

thanks. So how old is best? WHich makes?

I'm afraid I've since learned that people "in the know" (as in, sewing machine repair people) say that Singers aren't very good these days. Apparently you're much better off going for an older machine secondhand, so you can get something that is actually a quality machine, even if basic. So I've decided to just wait and see if I can find a used machine - but think I'm going to stay away from Singers. It's a pity though, as it looked a good deal. I suppose it probably would be OK for light sewing (beginners) but don't think they're really able to cope with heavier fabrics etc.

come on. I'm desprate for a sewing buff to give a review or the LIDL offer. I'm clueless. and eagerly watching this thread.

But what do you all think of the Lidl offer......so tempting, I could get it on wednesday

ooh, your machine sounds lovely!

Yes, I found that one on eBay! Trying to think if I should go for it or not. They seem to have good feedback, and sell plenty of machines on there.

I went for an old one, but I had had the chance to try one out before I bought it. I have an 1980's Pfaff machine with all sorts of programmes on it; it can thread the needle and even tells me when my bobbin is running out - how fab is that! I bought it from Tyson's Sewing Machines on ebay - they sell new and serviced ones.