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I need one that is not pricey and that is very simple to learn on. I need to learn to sew my 1 and 2 year olds some clothes. I have no background in sewing and will be learning as I go. Any advice on an easy to use machine will be great.
By: Corbin and Lyelah’s Mommy
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look for a used Bernina.
Brother/BabyLock is a good brand with affordable models. My sewing student used a Brother and had no trouble learning. Avoid Singer. The old Singer machines were great, but they are now made in China, and they’re junk.
congrat’s it’s really fun to sew 4 children! i used to sew 4 my 3 boys. now they are grown i do alot of quilting!!! the sewing machine that’s great to begin and learn is the White Quilt ‘ Sew 1730 machine. it’s light weight and comes with it’s own case that encloses the machine and the back half is the table to sew on and the front half has storage in it also. the machine has a few simple stitches built in. it can be bought online at or at joann’s fabric online or at the store. it usually runs around $199, but sometimes you can get it for $150 or less. good luck and i hope you don’t stop at just sewing clothes. there’s a whole world out there with the most beautiful fabrics. wooohooo! i’m so excited for you. i hope this works for you!! terry a.
I have had a Bernina since 1980 and never had a bit of trouble with it, but they are expensive. Sears Kenmore machines are a reasonable price and are very efficient. If you are going to invest in a machine, you don’t need a lot of fancy stitches, but make sure you get one with a one step buttonholer. Mine has a 4-step one and it is difficult to get them all the same size. I sewed all my daughters clothes when she was little and many a lot of doll and Barbie clothes for her as well There are a lot of help sites on googleor you could get yourself a good sewing book with pictures. My favourite is Sewing With Nancy.
Buy an older trade-in from a sewing machine dealer. They can give you support and help you maintain your machine. Sometimes, they even offer classes. Stay away from buying a machine from a discount store. Who would you talk to if you have a problem, or want to know how to use the machine? Besides, older models, such as an all metal Singer would last a longer time. I have one 59 years old. The machines from discount store will last about 5 years, they have too many plastic parts.
Congrats on wanting to learn to sew for your kids! Run - don’t walk - to your local sewing machine dealer. They will help you get the right machine for what you want to sew. And teach you how to use it.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get your first machine, but do get one that has a few more features that you think you will use, you will be able to grow with it.
Do not buy a used machine! You are only getting someone else’s machine that may or may not have problems! They traded it in for a reason! Also, if it’s used, the warranty is usually only 90 days from the date of sale.
Don’t let the sales person talk you into a machine that you can’t afford. And be sure they have classes that fit your schedule!
Good luck! And have fun!