If you have always wanted to buy a sewing machine but never knew which type to invest in you’re not alone! This is especially true if you are new to sewing.
Every sewing machine can appear to be the same if you don’t know much about what each type can do.
They all weigh different amounts, come in different sizes, and offer a variety of different types of stitches. Some machines require more experience than others.
Then there are commercial sewing machines. Depending on what you’re going to be using it for really will determine which models will work best for you.
For those new to the art of sewing, it is the best stick with brand names to get the best quality for the right price.
Retail stores often do not house a wide variety of selections to choose from, but most at least should carry a beginning Janome model of some sort.
You will more than likely have to go to a dealer to purchase a more reputable name (such as singer).
Deciding on what type of sewing projects you’ll be doing will help determine what type of sewing machine will best suit you and your needs. Are you going to be doing a wide variety of things? Or will you be using it primarily to make one type of item (like quilts or just to hem clothing)?
If you are only using the sewing machine to hem clothes, you won’t need to spend very much on a highly advanced and technical machine that does over one hundred different stitch types. And if you want to do embroidery work too you certainly don’t want a simple sewing machine. That doesn’t have that capability.
Finding the right sewing machine for kids isn’t difficult. It just requires a little bit of research. Below is a breakdown of what you need to know before buying a sewing or quilting machine. Although it’s aimed for beginners, an experienced sewer might stumble across something helpful as well.
