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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:49 am
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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:53 pm
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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:56 pm
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Tools of the Trade New and Used Sewing Machines
Unlike hand-sewing there are a lot of pieces and add-ons you can get depending on the machine. Most of these add-ons care called foot/feet. Each foot has a different usage and when you buy a new sewing machine it'll usually come with four or five feet.
It's really important to not the pros and cons of buying a new versus used. Getting it new will mean you get an baggy with extra needles, bobbins, several feet, and tools to help keep your machine working. I personally recommend getting a cheap new machine to start. It'll help start your collection and older machines can work a little differently then new models. The downside is new models break a little more easily, but overall have a good quality of life and are normally easy to fix with a trained eye.
Used machines also have some pros about them. While it's harder to find replacement parts, they are ultimately hard to kill. The machines rarely break and if you're doing historical clothing, then why not start with a historical machine. Most modern machines are fairly universal about how to operate them so you can jump from one machine to another and quickly be sewing.
You also want to think about the brands. Popular brands include Singer, Brother, Viking, Bernina, Baby Lock, and Janome. All of them, overall, are good quality. Some are better quality than others. Here's a run down on the machines.
Singer: The "Apple" of the sewing world. Meaning you have to buy their products to work their machines. These machines are common to find and are very popular. Most of their machines are on the lower end of the quality spectrum.
Brother: Another common machine to find. They use universal parts and are great for beginner sewers. They also sell other products that can be used alongside your machine. Most of their machines are on the lower end of the quality spectrum.
Janome: On the mid-range of the quality spectrum. This machine should be for someone who has about five years of hard sewing under their belt.
Viking: Another mid-range quality machine. These machines are no longer being made, but they are fairly common place and you can still find used ones for sale.
Bernina: The top tier quality in the sewing world. These machines are a little pricey, but the prestige and quality come along with it.
Baby Lock: The top tier quality in the sewing world. These machines are a little pricey, but the prestige and quality come along with it.
I want to point out my overall statement about these machines. That none of them are low quality. A machine can last for a life-time for an average sewer. If you do sew more, like cosplay would, you'll still be upgrading your machine every 5-10 years.
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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:03 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:02 am
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:10 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:22 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:35 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:51 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:10 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:24 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:34 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:06 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:22 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:33 pm
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