• A sewing machine is a machine that uses a needle to form a stitch by inter-looping threads through fabric. Most machines have a foot pedal to turn on the machine so that the hands can be free to control the fabric.

• Fast Facts

  1. Common uses: Sewing pieces of fabric together
  2. Price range: $7 to $3,000
  3. Invented in late 1700s
  4. Available in mechanical, electronic, and computerized
  5. Singer is among the most popular

• Buying Guide

  There are a wide variety of machines available with a wide price range. The cheapest sewing machines are hand held miniature machines shaped like staplers. These sell for as little as seven dollars.

  Other inexpensive machines are miniature ones. These can go for as little as 17 dollars but they are quite compact and have a vary basic capability.

  You can get a very basic machine for 30 dollars, as the price goes up so does the versatility, longevity and stability of the machine. Always go with quality rather than the cheap deal if you want your machine to last the decade.

  Know what features you need in a machine. Many machines are capable of a variety of stitches, embroidering, and some are even computerized with touch sensitive screens.

  Sewing machines usually go on sale during October or November, which is quilting season.

• Top Brands

  • Brother
  • Singer
  • Rex
  • Euro-Pro
  • Janome

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