| p>These days, as more and more people are sewing | | | | machine anyway. |
| for the very first time, the number one question they | | | | As your sewing skills develop, your needs will change, |
| are seeking an answer to is: "What's the best sewing | | | | and you'll soon find that you have outgrown the |
| machine for sale?" | | | | sewing machine you once thought was the best one |
| That question is asked in many different ways in many | | | | for you. In order for you to own the machine that best |
| different forums. Here's a sampling of what I have | | | | suits your needs, you will have to do your research. |
| found: | | | | There is not a one size fits all in this market. Your |
| "I want to know what the best sewing machine would | | | | selection all depends on what you think you will need |
| be for me to sew all types of fabric?" | | | | or grow into; and remember that will possibly change |
| "I'm asking for a sewing machine for Christmas, but I | | | | as you continue to improve your skills. |
| don't know what I want. I've never used one before." | | | | Any recommendation that another person makes |
| "I want a decent machine to sew quality clothing, what | | | | without asking you, (the buyer) a series of questions to |
| is the best one to purchase between $200 - $250?" | | | | identify your needs, is solely based on their experience. |
| "I just started sewing, but I want a professional | | | | They will need your input to help you determine what |
| machine. I want one that will last me for a really long | | | | sewing machine will best fit your needs. So, this is your |
| time." | | | | opportunity to really tell them what you want to |
| "I am looking for a great machine that sews clothing in | | | | accomplish and what you perceive your goals to be. |
| any material, easy to repair, reliable, with a lot of | | | | No matter which brand you have in mind: Singer, |
| different stitches and twin needle capability. What is | | | | Bernina, Brother or Janome... there is no substitute for a |
| best for me?" | | | | trial run, a little test drive to get the feel of any machine |
| "I would like to sew simple clothes and experiment with | | | | you are considering. Make sure it has all the features |
| quilting. Any advice on which machine to go for? | | | | you want that will make you comfortable. Then, as |
| "What is the best machine for a person who loves | | | | you do with any major appliance purchase, do a little |
| creating costumes with detail, but doesn't cost much?" | | | | comparison shopping to get the best sewing machine |
| "What is the best sewing machine for sale that a | | | | for sale. |
| beginner/intermediate sewer should purchase?" | | | | The simple 5-step process I use to select the best |
| "I am trying to sort out which would be the best | | | | sewing machine for me is as follows: |
| machine for me?" | | | | 1. Determine why you need or want a sewing machine. |
| "Can someone advise me on a sewing machine, | | | | 2. Decide the features and benefits you feel will best |
| please?" | | | | suite your needs. |
| The list of questions actually goes on and on, but I think | | | | 3. Review a few consumer sites, such as Consumer |
| you get the message. Beginner sewers as well as | | | | Reports or Consumer Digest for some tested |
| veterans have a serious desire to purchase the | | | | information. |
| absolute perfect machine to meet their needs. There's | | | | 4. Match those results as close as possible to your |
| only one problem: there is no overall perfect sewing | | | | identified needs. |
| machine. You will get close, depending on your needs | | | | 5. Call or visit (test-drive) only those manufacturers |
| assessment at the time of purchase, but a few years | | | | with the best fit to negotiate your price. |
| later, another one is on the market causing you to lose | | | | Congratulate yourself on a job well done, then start |
| sleep at night. In fact, anybody that has been sewing | | | | sewing up all those projects that you have been |
| for any amount of time, have more than one sewing | | | | dreaming about for so long. |