Whats a good sewing machine for a beginner?
Don’t bother with automatic threaders… they’re more trouble than they’re worth, and often broken. I also wouldn’t bother with an automatic tieoff feature unless you have severe muscle problems in your hands — you can accomplish the same thing by simply preventing the fabric from feeding for a couple of stitches. Never have to take you hands off the fabric. As far as the rest goes: http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm What I want for beginners in sewing: – a machine that doesn’t scare you – a machine that isn’t balky (cheap new machines are often very balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable — just too frustrating to learn on!) – very good straight stitch – good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy) – a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you – adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric handling issues) – accessory presser feet that don’t cost an arm and
