The Importance Of Sewing Machines

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WHAT MISTAKE NEW SERWERS SHOULD AVOID? You decide to take on sewing as a hobby and take a lot of time on finding the best sewing machines for beginners. You intend to choose a very high-end machine with 1000 stitches to start making your own decorative quilts and some nice sewing crafts right from the start for your family. Wait, you are probably making some newbie mistakes. Here are some general mistakes new sewers should avoid and plus some common technical mistakes to encounter in using the sewing machine/ First, there are five general mistakes beginners should take note: 1. Choose a very complicated sewing machine As a beginner, you are bound to make a lot of mistakes; some of them may cause damage to the sewing machine. If you use a …show more content…

Having to learn a lot may discourage you from using the machine. A machine with too many stitches seems nice but if you ask experienced sewers, many of them will tell you that they mainly use straight and zig zag stitches. That being said, you don’t have to settle on a cheap or second-hand model. A sewing machine is still quite an investment, so make sure you choose one that make you feel comfortable and meet your initial requirements. After you become more experienced, you can find a better machine with more advanced functions for complicated sewing crafts. 2. Use cheap and wrong thread The first mistake with thread is that you use cheap or old thread. You can do so, but who knows when or where it breaks. It should be for temporary solution only when you have no other choice. Investing in high quality thread means that you sewing pieces can be durable. Choosing the right thread for your sewing project is not easy. You may need to try several times before you know what type of thread to choose. Cotton or polyester thread can be used for various sewing projects so you can stick with these types in the beginning. 3. Use inferior sewing

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