233250 1726 Crafts & Hobbies Needlework Sewing true Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:46:52 -0700 /system/videos/4/44/02/24/240244.flv choosing,best,sewing,machine,picking,buy,purchasing,clothes,making How To Choose the Best Sewing Machine http://www.howcast.com/videos/233250-How-To-Choose-the-Best-Sewing-Machine http://www.howcast.com/videos/233250-How-To-Choose-the-Best-Sewing-Machine/edit approved 110 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=233250"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=233250" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 ijt0107 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/233250/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 939 false false false 93455 0 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/233250/20.jpg Check out machines at local shop Visit your local sewing or fabric shop to see what machines are available. Machines come with many different features. Consider the type of stitching, number of needles, threader, buttonholer, and presser foot. Look for downloadable patterns and features that allow you to turn simple stitches into hundreds of other options.

]]> 93456 1 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/233250/39.jpg Determine projects Determine what kinds of materials you’ll be working with the most. Tapestry or denim requires a sturdier machine while silk, jerseys and cottons do just fine on lighter, often less expensive machines.

]]> 93457 2 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/233250/55.jpg Decide where you’re going to sew Decide where you’re going to put your machine. If it’s something you’ll pack up after each use you’ll want a lighter-weight, more mobile one – along with fewer add-on accessories.

]]> 93458 3 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/233250/69.jpg Determine budget Determine your budget and decide which machines fit your dollars. Consider a used machine to get a better model or one with additional features.

]]> 93459 4 77 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/233250/77.jpg Go for a test drive Take the machines you’re considering for a test drive. Make sure that the foot pedal is comfortable, you can easily thread the bobbin and needle, and all the buttons and levers are easy to use.

]]> 93460 5 88 Tip For a more extensive test drive, sign up for a sewing class.

]]> 93461 6 92 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/233250/92.jpg Make sure you have the operator’s manual Check that you have the operator’s manual after purchasing your machine. It may come in handy.

]]> 93462 7 98 Fact Some of the first home sewing machines were powered by a hand crank. The foot pedal was developed later to free up both hands.

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