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[m0onbeem]

new to korea and craft/sew for hobbies.
havin a tough time finding a sewing machine at a decent price (under $200)

checked out dongdemoon - mostly industrial machines.
went to eujiro 'sewing machine street' - couldnt find anything for less than $200.

i just need something basic.
is there something in korea similar to yuzawaya in japan?
or michaels/pearl/joann fabric in the states?

any help would be awesome.

<3

[kermo]

[mashouse]

Sewing machine store called "Sewing machine department store" (but really just a tiny store) - Hongje Station (orange line). Not positive of Exit (possibly 3?) but head back toward Muakjae Station, toward Pizza Hut/Samsung Digital store. About 100 m from exit. Not been inside myself but I know they have sewing machines.Hope this helps.

[kermo]

I went for a walk at Seoul Forest today, and on the way from Ttukseom station, I passed a sort of flea market with junk sellers peddling the craziest objects. Quite a few of them were selling sewing machines! Some were old, some were new, most were very very basic.

I picked up a machine for 20,000 won! It looks brand new, but it doesn't do anything but normal straight stitch (not even a zigzag.) I don't know if it works yet, but I'm pleased to be able to mend things at least.

Now, does anyone know where to get patterns? Can I buy them in Korea, or do I have to order them?

[sunnyvale]

Try the electronics market at Yongsan.

[m0onbeem]

[climber159]

I just saw a whole bunch of sewing machine shops today. I was in Euljiro right next to Chunggechun. There were at least 8 or 10 shops that I saw. In reference to the person who told you to try Yongsan, I'd say no...I haven't seen sewing machines there.

[sunnyvale]

[sistersarah]

I was just looking at some cute little machines on gmarket... some nice basic ones with 7 different stitches are only around 40,000 won.

[bassexpander]