yezekil
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 Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 1:59 am Post subject: Best Sewing Machines, According to Textile Experts |
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The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab reviewed hundreds of machines to find the best styles for your home sewing projects, whether you love embroidery, quilting, making clothes and masks, or are a beginner sewer eager to learn. These heavy duty machines will help bring your sewing skills to the next level.
How to find the best sewing machine for you
When shopping for a sewing machine, the crucial question to ask yourself is: What is most important to me when I sew? Machines come with lots of different add-ons, accessories, and capabilities that may not be relevant to you and just add unnecessary cost, while other features you cannot sew without. Here are some specific features to look at before shopping:
Number and styles of stitches offered: For beginner sewers, you will need just two stitches: Straight and zig zag. More experienced sewers should look for a wider variety. For example, if you love embroidery or quilting, make sure you look for machines that provide those capabilities: If your machine doesn’t offer embroidery or free motion sewing, those features cannot be added later on. Additionally, make sure the machine has the capability to adjust stitch length, zig zag width, and tension so you have more control over your sewing.
Included accessories: Most machines include a bobbin and a presser foot, but some include much more. For the most bang for your buck, check if the machine includes a zipper foot, buttonhole foot, embroidery foot, removable extended work table, and an area for storage.
Extra features: Some machines include specific capabilities that can make sewing a whole lot easier like a thread cutter, automatic needle threader, lights, free arm, blind stitching, and buttonhole capabilities. Once you have them, sometimes you cannot imagine sewing on a machine without them.
Frame construction: For longevity of the machine, you want to look for a metal frame option. Plastic frames are common, but can deteriorate quicker and be more difficult to repair.
As with all sewing machines, make sure to read the included manual carefully before sewing, as every machine has slightly different use and care instructions. Then, sew away! |
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