Sewing Machines

What sewing machine should I get?

Try to get a used machine on FB marketplace or similar site. They are much cheaper, but make sure you know that it works before you buy it.

Make sure you:

have access to a manual for the machine (all machines come with one, but you can also find them easily online).
that you’re getting the attachments that go with the machine as well.

Sewing machines are like cars. Some are really poorly made, and some are dream machines.

Basic

Basic machines have very few stitch options. They have a reverse button. They will cost about $100

Mid Tier

These machines will have what a basic machine has plus a button that raises and lowers the presser foot, a needle threader, speed controls and twin needle capabilities. These machine will cost you between $250-$350.

High End

These machines will have everything the others have plus features like a knee bar (that allows you to raise and lower the presser foot with your knee), a thread cutter, a large touch screen and lots and lots of extra fancy stitches- including the alphabet! Expect to spend well over $1,000.