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Sewing is one of the basic skills you need to learn. Even if you do not use it as a means of earning a living, you can definitely benefit from it. The skill is not as difficult as others think it to be. It does not require you to have an extraordinary talent. All you need are the right tools, a little effort and time to practice. By sewing small jobs yourself, you can save money. You can even surprise yourself with how artistic you are.

Apart from scissors, tape measure, needles, pins, rulers, and pins which are must-haves for everyone who sews or have the desire to sew, here are the two important equipment needed for basic sewing projects.

Machine

The sewing machine is the basic equipment that you need. Unless you want to do the task manually, this is your indispensable partner to sew like a pro. Different machines are available in the market. You can find the huge ones and the more portable types. For a starter, the portable type is more convenient. Many designs eliminate the complexity of the machine operation. With only one push of the button, you can start the task. You can choose from those requiring foot works and those that incorporate all functions manually.

Sewing Machine Feet

The sewing machine feet is another important equipment that you need to work like a professional dressmaker. Usually, the machine comes with standard feet that accomplish the straight stitching. However, if you want to make more designs, different types are crucial to make your stitching easier. You can choose from the zipper, zigzag and other types to accomplish a specific task.

As long as you have those equipments ready, you can now let your imagination work and produce your very own masterpiece. Click on these links Pfaff sewing machines and leather sewing machine to learn more about sewing machines.

Where can I go to buy a sewing machine?

I have always been interested in sewing, and I want a sewing machine for Christmas. Where can my mom go to purchase a sewing machine? thanks for your help

First, where NOT to buy. Don’t go to sales advertised as “school and educational sales” that operate out of parking lots or hotel rooms. These are notorious scams. Don’t buy an old machine unless it is good working order and has all the accessories and instruction manuals. Some old machines with odd brand names never worked well in the beginning and some are impossible to buy replacement parts, including important parts like needles and bobbins. Unless you are very well informed about machines and what is a fair price, then e-bay isn’t a good idea either. There are several scam artists operating through e-bay right now, selling old 1950′s machines for ridiculous prices, in many instances higher than a new machine.

The very best place to buy a machine is from a sewing machine dealer, especially a long established sewing machine dealer. Yes, I know you can find sewing machines for real cheap at walmart and who knows where else: but no discounter can offer the advantages of a good sewing machine dealer. A dealer can offer lessons on how to operate your machine, he/she will have new needles, extra bobbins, specialty presser feet, and all the little things that will allow your machine to operate happily for a long time. And if there are problems, especially big problems; a dealer can help fix them. At a walmart there’s no one to help you if there is a little problem, never mind a big problem. A dealer can also perform routine maintenance and repairs. I own eight machines including several specialized industrials, and I bought all through a good dealer. The other advantage of a dealer is that they also have old reconditioned machines that were traded in, so if you are on a budget you can get an good machine for less money.

Try a machine before you buy it, take as many models as possible for a test run. Buy what you need now, and a bit more so you can “grow into” your machine. Try a variety of fabrics in the machine and try changing a few settings to see if it’s easy or difficult. Make a list of what you would like to sew and base the machine on that list. For example if you want to make clothing then an automatic buttonholer is very important. If you want to make curtains and pillows, the buttonholer is less important. If you want to make quilts, then an even feed attachment is a requirement, while if you are making clothes it’s more of a useful accessory and not a requirement. Again, a dealer will help you navigate these terms and features. Make it a special trip with you and your mom together, and buy a machine that you love and will want to use all the time. Here are the websites of some good quality machines, and all have store locater features:

Singer Machines: http://www.singerco.com/
http://www.janome.com/index.cfm (one of my favourite brands)
http://www.pfaffusa.com/ The creme de la creme brand…
http://www.babylock.com/ I have one of their sergers and it’s my favourite serger
http://www.whitesewing.com/ another good brand
http://www.berninausa.com/home.jsp another premium brand, one of the most expensive, too.

That should get you started. Happy sewing!

Another great place to shop for Christmas Sewing products is Amazon. They have more than just books!

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