How Do Cheap Sewing Machines Compare to More Expensive Machines In the market for a new sewing machine? Not unlike buying any other appliance or even a car, weighing whether you should buy the most expensive sewing machine, or a cheaper model depends on a few factors. Today’s sewing ma …

Five Unexpected Things You Can Do with Your Sewing Machine When it comes to sewing, there are a few basic projects you can do on just about any machine. Most machines can sew clothes, make a basic quilt, alter clothing and do free-arm embroidery. These projects are all fun and exciting things t …

The 4 Best Sewing Machines for Your Online Apparel Business At some point in every craftsperson's life, they're likely to hear the words, "This looks so good, you should sell these!" If someone has said this about the clothes you've made, it may be time to consider starting an online apparel bu …

5 Holiday Gift Ideas for Sewers and QuiltersThe holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to start figuring out what gifts to get for all the special people in your life. We know it can be stressful to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list. So this holiday gift guide can help yo …

How to Embroider with a Standard Sewing MachineEmbroidery is a great way to add something a little extra special to a sewing project, cover an imperfection or enhance an item already in your closet. But what if you don’t have an embroidery machine? Can you use a regular sewing machine to embroide …

What Is a Computerized Sewing Machine?You may have heard the term “computerized sewing machine” floating around if you’ve been a part of the sewing community for any length of time. This lengthy, complicated-sounding term is an important one to understand, especially if you’re in the market for a …