| Buying a sewing machine especially when you are a | | | | · a very good zigzag |
| beginner is a daunting task; add to that the brands and | | | | · simple method of making buttonholes |
| their different models it becomes much more difficult. | | | | · adjustable presser foot pressure |
| 1) Purpose: Like with any other product, before buying | | | | · Stitch lengths from 0-6 |
| a sewing machine you need to ask the purpose of | | | | 4) Price: A good sewing machine starts as low as $60 |
| why you need a sewing machine Jotting down the | | | | for a very basic model, and can go up to thousands of |
| reasons why you need the machine may help you | | | | dollars for the technologically advanced models. If |
| zero down to the one which is best suited for you. | | | | you're a beginner stick to basic models rather than |
| 2) Questions: As a beginner you may need to ask the | | | | machines with loads of features, although if you're |
| following: | | | | ambitious it's worth buying an all in one machine, so that |
| · What is your budget? How much are you | | | | you have the features as you become more |
| ready to pay for a sewing machine now? | | | | experienced and familiar with them. Either way, |
| · Do you want to go for a simple sewing | | | | consider all options and question yourself on what |
| machine or a computerized one? | | | | you're planning to use the machine for, and then |
| · Will you be sewing simple home | | | | choose accordingly. |
| décor projects or fashionable clothing? | | | | 5) The machine: There are a number of home sewing |
| · Will you be quilting? | | | | machine brands in the market, Singer, Brother, Juki, |
| · What about embroidery? Will you need to | | | | SewPro, Consew, Bernina, Simplicity, Viking Husqvarna |
| embroider often? | | | | and more. In the beginning, it is advisable to stick to a |
| · Do you want a lighter and portable sewing | | | | simple sewing machine like the Singer 4200 series or |
| machine? | | | | the Brother 25-Stitch Sewing Machine or Singer |
| · Do you have enough space in your house or | | | | 30-Stitch Function Sewing Machine. If you are looking |
| room for a sewing machine and consequently area? | | | | to buy for a child then the Singer Zigzag Sewing |
| 3) Features: The minimum a beginner should look for in | | | | Machine and the Singer Chain Stitch Sewing machine |
| their sewing machine is: | | | | is recommended. |
| · a very good straight stitch | | | | |