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how to buy a sewing machine by Yee-Fan Sun | 1 2 3 continued from page 1 The sewing machine my mom bought me that Christmas, a very basic Singer, has moved with me through three homes now. I'm still a pretty slipshod seamstress, and can't sew a straight line to save my life, but with the machine, at least, the sewing goes quickly. I've made countless futon covers and throw pillows, a few sets of curtains, and even a sofa slipcover (though the last involved a lot of cursing). No doubt about it: that machine is still one of the best Christmas presents I ever got. Sure, you can whip up a throw pillow with just a needle and thread, but let's face it, sewing is heaps easier with a machine. Itching to get a sewing machine of your very own? Here are a few things to consider… what to
look for Opinions on various brands and models vary widely, with European machines tending to have a better reputation for reliability. But unless you'll be giving your machine some serious workouts, go with any of the long-established stalwarts (Bernina, Janome, Singer, Viking, Brother, Pfaff, just to name a few) and you'll have something that should serve you well for years to come -- or at least be easily serviced if you run into any problems.
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