Sewing Machines

- Introduced in: 1790
- Developed by: Thomas Saint
- Price range: $100-$5000
- Common uses: Crafting, home decorating, garment construction.

Sewing machines are used, to construct clothing, blankets, and a variety of other items. Using a sewing machine is faster and less laborious than sewing by hand.
Buying Guide

If you are going to purchase a sewing machine for frequent use, you need to take your time selecting the machine that is right for you. It is good to visit a number of stores where you can test drive a variety of machines. You should bring along the types of fabric and threads that you will be using in your projects. Not all machines are good at all things.
You should also consider the accessories available and their costs. For example, if you are a quilter, you will want a walking foot for stitching in the ditch and a clear embroidery foot and the ability to drop the feed dogs for free motion quilting.
Once you decide on the manufacturer that has the right machine for you, be sure that you purchase from a dealer who will cover the warranty, provide classes on the machine you are buying and allow you to trade in when it is time to upgrade your machine to a more powerful model.
Top Brands
- Bernina
- Brother
- Janome
- Pfaff
- Singer
- VSM Husqvarna Viking

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