subject: Secrets To Buying A Sewing Machine [print this page] Did you ever think sewing would go mainstream?
Well, believe it or not, that time is here.
Sewing has exploded in popularity the last several years and has even fostered the inevitable reality show progression with no less than three programs dedicated to design and sewing.
Another sign of the rise in popularity is that fashion design jobs are now in great demand and the compensation has increased dramatically. All major universities now offer some sort of design degree and it has even filtered down to high school.
However, keep in mind that any designer or seamstress is only as good as the automated tools he or she uses. Therefore the choice of a sewing machine is one to never take lightly. There are several things to consider before buying your sewing machine. Let's look at a few of them.
The first thing you should consider is exactly what you are looking for in a sewing machine. Are you planning a sewing business or just part time mending? Will you be stitching clothes for your family or extremely heavy items? Simple stitches or decorative stitches? Think about this carefully as it is imperative that you find a machine that completely fills your needs.
And of course you must also check out the special features and applications that come with varying machines and ensure that what you need is present. Sit down and make a list of the features that you want before beginning shopping and then dont settle for less than you want!
Secondly, you must consider the storage area that you will use for your new machine. Where will you keep it while you are using it and after you are done? Luckily sewing machines have become much smaller and lighter over the last several years so this problem has been reduced a great deal.
Thirdly, investigate the technology that you need and are comfortable with. Current machines do not resemble the one my mother used to use. Nowadays you can get such things as usb hookups and interactive touch screens on your sewing machines. You can even download patterns straight from the world wide web directly into your machine. However, if you are technologically challenged, you may want to go for a simpler model.
Lastly, you should determine how much you are willing and able to spend on your new sewing machine. It may be a fact of life that you may not realistically be able to afford the exact model you want. However, you should not assume a high price tag means high quality.
Take all of these factors into consideration before making that big purchase. A sewing machine purchase should only be made occasionally. This one should last for several years at the minimum. Once you have found the perfect machine with all the features you want, scour the internet for reviews. Keep researching until you have found at least an 80% positive review ratio. In addition, you may want to visit a local dealer and demo several models to get the feel of them.
Sewing is not only fun, it is practical and can save you literally thousands of dollars a year. Use this guide and begin researching your next sewing machine today!
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