subject: How To Choose The Right Computerized Sewing Machine [print this page] Are you thinking about buying a new computerized sewing machine? If so, there are some simple things that you should consider before you spend any of your hard earned money. This way you will be sure to make the best decision.
There are quite a few computerized sewing machines on the market and they can range in price from less than $100 to $3,000, $4,000, $5,000 - or more. So one of your major considerations should be the amount you have in your budget.
One thing to keep in mind, though, is that if a sewing machine retails for less than $100 it is probably more like a toy. However, you will be able to find some pretty good sewing machines for $150 to $250.
One of the decisions you should make in advance is the type of sewing you plan to do. If you're going to be making clothing you may not need a machine that can quilt. If you're going to take your machine to sewing classes or group meetings then the weight of the machine should be a definite consideration.
A lot of the new lightweight computerized sewing machines may look rather flimsy, but some of them that have been available for the past four or five years apparently have stood the test of time.
Another consideration is where in your home you are planning to do your sewing. If you have only a small space available then a bigger machine can be more of a problem than it's worth.
One of the easiest ways to check out the quality of different sewing machines is to read reviews that were written by people who own and use the machine. The Internet is a really good source of information like this.
Because you will be using your sewing machine for many years to come, the relatively small amount of time that you invest in comparing the qualities, features, prices, and reviews of the computerized sewing machines that you're thinking about would be well worth your time.
Making garments from scratch can be a lot of fun. And imagine all the time money you can save by being able to do your own hems quickly and easily.
And now that there are a number of really affordable computerized sewing machines available the "chore" of sewing doesn't have to be a chore anymore. It's an adventure and takes people a lot less time than it used to only ten or twenty years ago.
