I’m Shopping for a New Sewing Machine

I’ve been thinking about buying a new sewing machine. But deciding which one will best meet my needs can be stressful and complicated. I have to weigh all the things I want to do with it and make sure it is going to fit with the projects I do.

Years ago I did a lot of sewing for my two little girls. You know, the fancy little dresses and cute little head bands. Now I sew for myself. No, not dresses or head bands, but quilts and decorations for the house. So I need something that will fit these projects.

I visited Quality Sewing & Vacuum's Website and found several sewing machines that fit into my budget and needs. These features are on my sewing machine wish list:

• Easy to thread
• Button holes
• Blind hemming
• Walking feet
• Loudness of the machine’s motor
• Whether classes are offered to teach me how to use it

Even my sewing machine’s weight is important to me, because  I carry my machine around a lot. It goes with me to my monthly meeting of the UFO Club (Unfinished Objects).

A couple of machines I found at Quality Sewing & Vacuum are the Pfaff Quilt Expression 2048 and Pfaff Performance 2058. Both have regular sewing stitches and also fancy ones.

As an added bonus, these machines are going to be used on one of my favorite shows, Project Runway. Who knows? Maybe using one of those machines will make me a famous designer!

If—like me—you yearn for a new sewing machine, I recommend that you remember two important things:

1. Say within your budget
2. Go with your gut

I'd also encourage you to be a little adventurous—buy a machine that has a new feature. It could turn out to be your favorite stitch.

What about you?  What features do you look for in a new sewing machine?

Your sewing machine can be your best friend and can provide great therapy. Have fun, and happy stitching.

Comments

[Gail]

Keep up the good work. This seems to be a good fit for you.

[Debbie]

This was very good -- stuff I hadn't thought about!

Thanks!

[Holly]

Mom, you did a great job picking out my first machine. Now, if you could just right a blog about getting motivated to sew or not have your mom do it all, I would maybe stop bringing my pants down to your house to hemm. Nice work!

[Lisa]

I wish you would have written this before I bought my new machine. I never thought about the weight and now as much as I take my machine with me places, I wish it was a lot lighter. You have given a lot of good advice for someone in the new machine market to take into consideration.

[Cindy]

When testing machines, I never thought about picking it up and testing the weight. Good idea though since I like to take classes. I also agree that one should be a little adventureous and get a machine that has some new features--trying new stitches keeps it interesting.

[Bev]

I have been thinking about sewing again, and actually in the market for a good basic machine...good ideas to consider...Thanks :)

[gamer George]

Nice start on your blogging! Keep it up! And keep up the wins at Friday Night Games too.

George

[Marge Gordon]

Thanks for the concise comments and helpful ideas about buying a sewing machine. Project Runway, here I come.
Marge