Sewing Machines Product Guide

Once upon a time a sewing machine was found in nearly every home as a common household appliance. Many were large table sized units. For about thirty years, their popularity waned and fewer homes had considered getting a sewing machine to the point that there seemed to be none left.

As the saying goes, everything old becomes new again; the sewing machine has been redefined to a new generation. Instead of being an essential appliance for mending clothes, new electronic and computerized sewing machines allow people to explore sewing projects as hobbies. It has become an outlet for creativity.

You see larger numbers of people involved in things like embroidery, quilting, and, even, designing their own clothes. We've been witnessing a recent resurgence in a wide variety of crafts that were long thought gone. Many schools and community centers offer classes covering many different sewing projects, as well as knitting.

New sewing machines are relatively portable - compact and light. Most are packed with automatic stitch libraries that were hardly dreamed of in the past. They're simple to use and reasonably priced. We have a selection of products well suited to the creative hobbyist.

Computerized

An electronic machine that also offers a memory. Some of these machines provide a wide selection of embroidery capabilities. Some models offer memory cards that store additional embroidered designs. Still other machines can interact with a personal computer to customize designs.

Electronic

These sewing machines have circuitry that provides better precision and accuracy, most often used for speed control and needle placement.

Automatic Needle Threading

Quick-set, drop-in bobbin

Programmable stitch sizing - width and length

Create buttonholes in a variety of styles and sizes

Wide library of stitches suited to a variety of sewing styles and needs

Some sewing machines can connect to a PC using software that enables greater creativity and the ability to adapt computer generated designs into sewing projects

The sewing machines we carry generally weigh less than 15 pounds and usually come with a foot control.

Though sewing machines can run into the thousands of dollars, virtually all our models are designed for home use. They're generally priced less than $200.

An increasing number of schools offer sewing craft classes and many men and women are displaying interest. A sewing machine is an affordable and powerful tool that can be very productive and lots of fun.

All are suited for trimming clothes or refitting buttons. They also offer fully automated features that allow easy and creative ways to do a variety of projects from embroidering table cloths, creating quilts, and conjuring up your own fashion statements.

Sewing has been shown to be beneficial for managing daily stress. It's also considered a wonderful way to pass time. These quiet machines can be used while listening to music or glancing at TV. They are small enough to fit in a closet, for easy storage, when not used. It is also fully automated for quick start-ups when you want to start using it.

Check out our selection of sewing machines and find how they can enhance your lifestyle.