| ogy has made the sewing machine, once a high priced | | | | of the trouble you may go though if something should |
| item, very affordable for most sewing applications. The | | | | go wrong. |
| only major decisions are choosing between a | | | | Sewing machines have more moving parts than the |
| traditional or embroidery sewing machine and how | | | | average electric device. The more moving parts, the |
| powerful you require it to be. | | | | higher chance of a problem during operation. |
| The more power provides a quicker job and longer | | | | Embroidery sewing machines are generally more |
| lifespan of the machine. Only a handful of companies | | | | expensive than traditional sewing machines. A |
| compose a very large percentage of the sewing | | | | traditional Singer can be had for around $150. The |
| machine market. These include Singer, Brother, | | | | embroidery Singers range from $600 to over $3000. |
| Husqvarna Viking, White, and Pfaff. All of these brands | | | | Singer is the most popular brand, but in second place |
| have a product range from the entry level to expert | | | | are Brother sewing machines. They also have a range |
| quality. | | | | from the inexpensive $100 price point up to the |
| As with any buying decision, the history of reliability and | | | | industrial grade $10,000 embroidery models. The |
| warranty features are the most important | | | | average non-commercial sewing machine, regardless |
| considerations. Deciding where to purchase is the next | | | | of brand, is around $300 which is sufficient for the |
| step after deciding on the brand and model you want. | | | | majority of consumers. |
| Buying from a local retail location offers the ease of | | | | My advice is to check consumer feedback sites like |
| returning a product that is damaged at the start or | | | | and magazines like Consumer Reports so you can |
| within its warranty period. You can save money | | | | make an informed decision based on the experience |
| purchasing from online stores or an Ebay auction. | | | | and research of others. |
| However, the money saved may not be worth the risk | | | | |