Selecting a Sewing Machine

I am a beginning sewer, what machine should I be looking for?

Beginner or advanced, when looking for a sewing machine, you need to know what your sewing intentions are? As a beginner, the most important thing is for you to be comfortable with the machine.

What stitches would I need?

Look for a machine with several basic stitches and ease of use. A good quality basic stitch machine will probably cost about $195 to $295.

What are the basic stitches?

Straight Stitch - used for seams and repair work like patches and darning.

Zig Zag - used for darning, overcasting edges, free hand monogramming, manual buttonholes, applique, and joining material.

Multi Zig Zag - this stitch creates four stitches with easch swing of the needle bar. This gives much more strength when darning.

Blind hem stitch - this stitch provides the ability to hem skirts and pant legs with a stitch that is virtually invisible from the right side.

What should I look for if i want to increase my sewing abilities?

Flexi stitch - This stitch incorporates forward and reverse feed to create elasticity without using elastic thread. (Example: waistbands, bra straps, and crotch seams)

Drop feed - The feed dogs drop down out of the way so you can do free hand monogramming and free hand quilting.

Decorative Stitches - Embellish your garments with fancy stitch patterns.

One step buttonhole - makes professional looking buttonholes easy. Automates the measurement process to amke buttonhole placement and size easy.

Free arm sewing - This feature allows the bed or sewing surface to be made into a tube shape for pant legs and cuffs and hard-to-get-to areas for repairs.

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