Comments on: Pfaff or Baby Lock? Which sewing machine brand is better?

By: kay

kay — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:27:44 +0000

Babylock seems to be having some quality control problems on at least some machines, and I’m not impressed with the way the company has handled them::*.quilting#512ded8ff43e99bb

Any company can put out a lemon — it’s how they deal with it that is telling, in my book.

My best advice is to look for a good local dealer who will stand behind their machines and make sure the machine works for you. Pfaff, Viking, Bernina, Elna, Janome, Juki are all good, solid brands. Watch the bottom of the line machines in any brand — e.g. “Husky” in Viking, “Bernette” in Bernina — they are “bought in” machines specifically for a lower price point.

FWIW, I have a midline VIking electronic that has performed flawlessly for 13 years. And I sew *a lot* — I buy needles by the hundred, fabric by the roll.

By: drip

drip — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:44:08 +0000

Although both are good, for a sewing machine I would go with the Pfaff. My sister in law has had her Pfaff for over 20 years. I have had my Viking for over 15 years- I have taken it in once for a tune up.

go to a dealer and sew on both.As much as my sister in law loved her Pfaff I liked the Viking more after sewing on both. Make sure to buy from a dealer, who will give you lessons on the machine and help you in the future with any questions or problems.

By: booboo

booboo — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:48:00 +0000

I have a Baby Lock Crafter’s Choice and it’s about 4 years old. It’s been reliable and easy to work with.

By: pattiann

pattiann — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:21:17 +0000

Both are excellent brands.

Both come in different models.

New machines have great warranties. Used machines do not.

Make a list of things you like to sew or would like to sew, add your budget and take the list with you as you visit the dealer(s).

Try out the different models. Ask questions and take notes.

Then buy the machine you like best, from the dealer you like best.