Simple entry sewing machine recommendations

Goremans on 24/01/2025 - 23:22

Hi all,

I'm needing some advice on what sewing machine to buy as an entry machine with basic stitch patterns and maybe some features that you think will save me some headaches.

I always find myself needing to stitch something and my partner doesn't know how (though she does make macrame, if that can even be compared?)

Our budget is under $300 (so I'm sure it's not going to win awards) - really looking for advice on features that if one was to go and buy a machine without thinking, would then wish they had them.

Thank you in advance!

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Comments

  • Goremans on 24/01/2025 - 23:35

    Whoops….too late…

    I bought this one 50% off. $199. Its mechanical and a reveiwer said they've been sewing for years and it reminds them of the old style machinces.

    Its 11:35am and I'm convinced! Haha

    Comment if you think I made a good or bad decision?

  • try2bhelpful on 25/01/2025 - 09:52

    It depends what you want to use it to do. I have a sewing machine but I still do a lot of smaller jobs by hand sewing; e.g. taking up pants, reattaching buttons, repairing small tears, etc.

    During lockdown I used my sewing machine to create thermal curtains using two Queen size bedsheets and a king size Doona. I also patch jeans using the sewing machine.

    The thing to do now is learn how to thread it up, how the various tension settings work and get a bunch of rags/scrap material to practice the various stitch options and how best to apply them. Look at a bunch of videos to give you tips and tricks.

    The machine should be fine but it is just a dust catcher if you don’t know how to use it properly and have no real idea what you will use it for.

  • Goremans on 25/01/2025 - 10:44

    Absolutely the types of things ypu mention, curtins, the odd ripped clothes, etc. Just wimple stuff.

    Ok, ill check out some videos on youtube! Thank you

    • try2bhelpful on 25/01/2025 - 12:34

      If it is wimple stuff you will have to get in the habit of using it.

  • ihbh on 25/01/2025 - 12:56

    Singer Promise 1408 $169 at Kmart.

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