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Posted: Oct 01 2008 at 1:55pm | IP Logged Quote Connections
I would like to learn how to sew with a sewing machine (I do things by hand now) and would love some advice on where to start.

Any books you would recommend?

Any machines that are good for starting out? Is it better to pay a little more or are all machines (assuming they have similar functions) basically the same?

Any MUST haves to get started on the right foot?

Any tips on setting up a sewing space in your home? I have a space currently dedicated to the computer that I can rework a little to include a sewing set-up.

Thanks in advance.

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Posted: Oct 01 2008 at 2:47pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
don't get a cheap machine. if you know you'll sew a lot it's worth it to get a machine with metal parts but I'm not sure which those are at this time. I think Janome is one? maybe..

but even of those with plastic parts you want to get one that is easy to thread and holds tension decently and such so get a reliable name. I think this would be the low end singers? for instance.

The last thing you want as a beginner is a machine that makes it HARDER to sew.

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