The sewing machine is a very important tool to have. That is, if you want to sew with a machine.
Sewing machines make fast work of simple seams and even some more complicated seams.
Choosing the sewing machine for you shouldn’t be a hasty decision. It’s easy to fall prey to the 17 stitch sewing machine because it’s inexpensive. However, before you go out and purchase something cheap just cause it seems affordable, take a moment and really evaluate your sewing needs.
Do you want to sew a lot of things (clothing, costumes, stretch fabric, upholstery or drapery? quilts?). Do you want to sew a lot of clothes? Or more quilts? Or, are you just going to hem a few pairs of pants? There are a lot of really good machines that cost more than $100 but less than $500 that, if you want to do more than hem pants, you would probably be better off getting.
Read this article for more thoughts on that.
Beyond buying a sewing machine, there are a lot of pitfalls when using one.
From basic machine maintenance to troubleshooting jams to tips and tricks to avoid frustration and maximize your machine’s potential.
Read on for a LOT more information.
6 Essential Tips to Master Sewing Machine Operation for Beginners
Sewing machines can be intimidating. These tips will help you master sewing machine operation and lower stress and overwhelm.
8 Essential Sewing Machine Basics for Beginners
Get started sewing with these sewing machine basics for beginners. Don’t let the overwhelm get you.
2 Essential Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips for Flawless Performance
Keep your sewing machine happy, and your sewing time frustration-free with proper sewing machine maintenance.
Effortless Jam Prevention: 3 Sewing Machine Hacks for Smooth Sewing
For many of us, sewing is a hobby and should be relaxing. Read on for jam prevention tips to keep your machine running smoothly and your sewing stress-free.
3 Jam Prevention Sewing Tips: Sew Stress-Free with these Simple Steps
Sewing should be relaxing. Keep your sewing time stress-free with these jam prevention tips.
Super Cool Sewing Machine Feet
There are some cool and useful sewing machine feet beyond the basics that usually come with your machine. Here are a few you might want to consider. Though, none of these are strictly necessary for quality sewing.
Master Your Craft: Learn About the Sewing Machine
Do you want to learn about the sewing machine? In this article, I cover all the common machine parts including the take-up lever and needle (or throat) plate.
What to look for when buying a Sewing Machine for Sewing Clothes
Using a sewing machine to make clothes will be faster and more efficient than sewing by hand. Here is what to look for in a sewing machine for sewing clothes.
5 Basic Steps and Tools Needed to Start Sewing Clothes (With a Machine)
Do you want to start sewing clothes? Here are the basic tools and steps needed to get started sewing clothes with a machine.