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Finding a good beginner sewing machine
(lemmy.world)
A place to share ideas, knowledge and creations with textiles. The focus is on reducing waste, whether that be sewing from the scraps left from other projects, using the end of rolls and remnants, or repairing and remaking finished pieces.
Make sure you know of a machine service centre before buying a thrift machine. I went through three thrift machines that all failed me before I bought a simple $100 machine new on sale. It's done everything I need, straight and zigzag stitch. I need to go slow through denim or anything heavy, but it's been great.
Thanks for the tip on a service center! I'll make sure to look for one while finding thrift shops that might have sowing machines near me!
Thanks!
Actually, if you find a service centre, they might have some old machines for sale. Another place to look at least.