| Whether one requires a sewing machine for simple | | | | in a sewing machine. If there is limited space available, |
| household tasks or whether one has assembly-line | | | | a convenient, compact type which can be packed |
| sewing in mind, there are a great many models to | | | | away with ease will be more suitable. This can be |
| choose from, at prices varying between $100 and | | | | easily unpacked and placed on a table when needed. |
| several thousand dollars. | | | | Whatever one's needs, there is a wealth of |
| If the machine is required for ordinary household use, a | | | | information available to the consumer and a few hours |
| lot of expensive models can be eliminated - there is no | | | | of Internet research will greatly assist in making the |
| point paying for features that will never be used and | | | | correct choice. Once you have narrowed down the |
| which add to the cost of the machine. In this case a | | | | type of machine that will be suitable for your needs, |
| machine with fewer stitch functions is much cheaper | | | | make a list of five or six machines that you think will fit |
| than one that has an 80-stitch function, for example. | | | | the bill and focus your research on these models. Do a |
| Many machines feature embroidery stitches but if one | | | | price by price and feature by feature comparison until |
| is merely running up curtains for the den, this feature | | | | you have further narrowed your list to two or three |
| will add unnecessary cost to the price of the basic unit. | | | | models and then go searching for testimonials from |
| If large items are to be sewn a heavy-duty machine | | | | satisfied (or unsatisfied) customers. These will help you |
| may be the choice for you. A heavy duty sewing | | | | decide whether you have made a good choice. |
| machine has a heavier motor and a "walking" bottom | | | | When your list is very small, pay a visit to your local |
| feeder. These are suitable when sewing leather, | | | | dealers and test their respective machines. Do not |
| multiple layers of fabric, or canvas, which may present | | | | forget to take samples of fabric; thick, delicate, etc. and |
| problems if sewn on a lighter machine. Heavy duty | | | | try the various machines on these. Ask lots of |
| machines are more expensive than lighter models. | | | | questions regarding warranties and after-sales service. |
| If there is available space a consumer may wish to | | | | In this way you will find the right machine for your |
| purchase a cabinet-type machine which can be set up | | | | purposes and at a price that suits you. |