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2. Brother Sewing and Quilting Machine, CS6000i, 60 Built-in Stitches, 2.0" LCD Display, Wide Table, 9 Included Sewing Feet
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60 Unique built-in stitches: The Brother CS6000i includes 60 built-in sewing stitches, including decorative stitches and 7 styles of auto-size buttonholesAutomatic needle threader and drop-in top bobbin: This sewing and quilting machine includes an automatic needle threader that perfectly pushes thr...
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Hi, I teach sewing, so I get this question a lot and hope I can help!
I personally suggest investing a bit. It doesn’t have to be he most expensive machine, but don’t buy the cheapest machine either.
I’d suggest trying to find a machine that uses metal parts on the inside as opposed to plastic. The machine will be heavier, but it’ll last much longer.
You also have to decide if you want a mechanical or electrical machine. I personally prefer mechanical, just because I feel like I have more control over the machine. A lot of people like electrical though because those can do decorative stitches.
An electrical machine We suggest to a lot of our students is:
Brother CS6000i Feature-Rich Sewing Machine With 60 Built-In Stitches, 7 styles of 1-Step Auto-Size Buttonholes, Quilting Table, and Hard Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JQM1DE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9TJXAb5A6KQ64
It’s a good machine to start out on. I don’t believe it has all metal insides though.
I think a great beginning mechanical machine is the Huskavarna Viking 116. You can find Huskavarna dealers set up in some Jo Ann’s stores (not all Jo Ann’s though, so you’ll have to check first).
I love this machine because it has all metal parts, and is a pretty solid machine. Also, the company offers a free class to show you all the machine’s features, which is really helpful.
I would generally stay away from Cheap Singer machines. Since Singer has been around for a while, many people who are new to seeing assume they are good machines. Unfortunately though, Singer machines have really seen a decline in quality over the past 20 years.
Like I said though, you probably want to invest a bit in a machine. Even a $200 machine can work really well. Just don’t get the cheapest machine you can find, because those ones often have a lot of problems and can be very discouraging to new sewists.
Let me know if you want more advice. If you give me more details about what you’re looking for, I can probably help you narrow down your search!
For a beginner sewing machine I would probably look for something basic by singer or brother. I have had pretty good luck with them. Right now I am using a Singer Simple 2263 and for a fairly basic machine I have been very happy with it and have not had trouble. I see them going used for about $50.
A pillow is probably a good first project since it will be fairly simple and give you a chance to get used to using a machine etc. I don't have any real good recommendations in terms of tutorials online, but there are tons if you look around.
I will say I often times check thrift shop book sections to see if they have any good sewing books or magazines for cheap. I have found some really amazing vintage sewing books that spell things out for you. If you want to get into sewing clothing and come across a copy of it [The Better Homes and Gardens Sewing Book from 1961 is a treasure trove of information about custom fitting garments etc] (https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Book-Better-Homes-Gardens/dp/B000HMQ2VW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1526481104&sr=8-6&keywords=the+better+homes+and+gardens+sewing+book) I found my copy at a goodwill for a couple dollars and it was really worth getting.