What is a great sewing machine for embroidery and quilting?
Ang asked:
I have a good basic sewing machine(babylock) so what would be a good reasonable machine that could do embroidery and machine quilting or would I need to just have 2 seperate machines? I am still new to sewing/quilting and would like a machine that’s fairly easy to use and easy on price.Any suggestions would be great.
I have a good basic sewing machine(babylock) so what would be a good reasonable machine that could do embroidery and machine quilting or would I need to just have 2 seperate machines? I am still new to sewing/quilting and would like a machine that’s fairly easy to use and easy on price.Any suggestions would be great.
What is best sewing machine to purchase for a beginning/intermediate sewer?
aDeviKreates asked:
I’m looking to purchase a good sewing machine. I’m not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but the best value for the money. I would like to stay under $200.00.
I’m looking to purchase a good sewing machine. I’m not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but the best value for the money. I would like to stay under $200.00.
What’s the best brand and where can I get it?
I want to start sewing some of my own clothing, should I use a machine?
bcullen18 asked:
I thought it would just be fun to start sewing clothing to see if I liked fashion designing. I’m confused, though, on whether to use a sewing machine or just do it by hand. I used to sew all the time by hand, but just little things. Is buying a sewing machine necessary and worth the cost?
I thought it would just be fun to start sewing clothing to see if I liked fashion designing. I’m confused, though, on whether to use a sewing machine or just do it by hand. I used to sew all the time by hand, but just little things. Is buying a sewing machine necessary and worth the cost?
What kind of sewing machine would be good to sew vinyl?
Alex D asked:
I need to know what kind of sewing machine will be able to stand up to a heavy vinyl fabric. I’ll also need to do finishing work such as rolled edges. I think what I really might be looking for is a serger, but I wasn’t sure if they can sew in a plain straight line.
I need to know what kind of sewing machine will be able to stand up to a heavy vinyl fabric. I’ll also need to do finishing work such as rolled edges. I think what I really might be looking for is a serger, but I wasn’t sure if they can sew in a plain straight line.
What kind of sewing machine do you recomend for a beginner? Do you use yours?
TD asked:
I have wanted to learn how to sew for a long time, but never bought a sewing machine. I was afraid not to be able to teach myself and have it sitting in a corner collecting dust. Now I am taking a class and am planning on buying one soon. I was wondering if you have any advice on sewing machines. Also, I would be interested to know whether you get good use out of yours and what kinds of projects you use it mostly for (home decorating, new clothes, adjustments, repairs, etc…). Thank you for your input!
I have wanted to learn how to sew for a long time, but never bought a sewing machine. I was afraid not to be able to teach myself and have it sitting in a corner collecting dust. Now I am taking a class and am planning on buying one soon. I was wondering if you have any advice on sewing machines. Also, I would be interested to know whether you get good use out of yours and what kinds of projects you use it mostly for (home decorating, new clothes, adjustments, repairs, etc…). Thank you for your input!
How do I find out which type of sewing machine will fit in my used sewing cabinet?
Monica B asked:
I recently found a great deal on an older (1960′s) sewing cabinet at a thrift store (solid wood in excellent shape with drawers!). It didn’t come with a machine, but appeared to be able to accept a most machines. So I got it and brought it home, hoping to take the machine I have in an older cabinet out. However, I found that the older machine (1950′s?) will not fit in my new cabinet. (It mounted differently and was too short.) I plan to sell my old machine and cabinet at a yard sale, and want to find out what kind of machine I need to look for to work with my new cabinet. Instead of having a place for a standard rectangular base, it has more like an “L”. The machines I have seen in the stores recently don’t match this. I love the cabinet and want to find the correct machine to fit it so I can use it for my hobby sewing. Any help you would give me on this would be great. Thanks!
I recently found a great deal on an older (1960′s) sewing cabinet at a thrift store (solid wood in excellent shape with drawers!). It didn’t come with a machine, but appeared to be able to accept a most machines. So I got it and brought it home, hoping to take the machine I have in an older cabinet out. However, I found that the older machine (1950′s?) will not fit in my new cabinet. (It mounted differently and was too short.) I plan to sell my old machine and cabinet at a yard sale, and want to find out what kind of machine I need to look for to work with my new cabinet. Instead of having a place for a standard rectangular base, it has more like an “L”. The machines I have seen in the stores recently don’t match this. I love the cabinet and want to find the correct machine to fit it so I can use it for my hobby sewing. Any help you would give me on this would be great. Thanks!
What is a good starter sewing machine?
Livia asked:
I’m looking for cheap but decent sewing machine. I’m not going to be sewing anything heavy duty just small bags and garments. What’s a good machine to start with and what type of features would be the most helpful?
I’m looking for cheap but decent sewing machine. I’m not going to be sewing anything heavy duty just small bags and garments. What’s a good machine to start with and what type of features would be the most helpful?
What is a good sewing machine for a beginner?
miss emily asked:
I am looking to buy my first sewing machine. I am taking lessons in April and though it is not required that you have your own sewing machine, I would like to get one so I can take it to lessons and learn how to use it. I don’t want anything really cheap or really expensive. I am looking for something that does the basics but also that I can grow with as I learn more. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I am looking to buy my first sewing machine. I am taking lessons in April and though it is not required that you have your own sewing machine, I would like to get one so I can take it to lessons and learn how to use it. I don’t want anything really cheap or really expensive. I am looking for something that does the basics but also that I can grow with as I learn more. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
What would be a good first sewing machine?
Amy asked:
I’ve sewn by hand for a few years and am finally ready to take a leap into sewing by machine, because it’s becoming somewhat of a major hobby to me, and hand sewing takes far too long for my impatient self.
I’ve sewn by hand for a few years and am finally ready to take a leap into sewing by machine, because it’s becoming somewhat of a major hobby to me, and hand sewing takes far too long for my impatient self.
So what would be a good sewing machine for a beginner machine sewer, preferably under $250 and available at WalMart or a major sewing store, and heavy-duty enough to handle fabrics like wool and thick corduroy? Thanks!
What is a good beginning sewing machine?
flutterby asked:
I am learning to quilt and have never owned a sewing machine in my life. I enjoy it but I am not into it enough to make a huge investment in a sewing machine at this point. I want something around or under 300 dollars. I only need a machine that will let me do the basics, I don’t want anything fancy and I want a good machine that will last me and won’t fall apart.
I am learning to quilt and have never owned a sewing machine in my life. I enjoy it but I am not into it enough to make a huge investment in a sewing machine at this point. I want something around or under 300 dollars. I only need a machine that will let me do the basics, I don’t want anything fancy and I want a good machine that will last me and won’t fall apart.