Sewing & embroidery

Sewing machines, embroidery machines, sergers, fabric and notions.

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Sewing & embroidery buying guides

Buying guideEmbroidery Machine Buying Guide

How to choose an embroidery machine: hoop size, embroidery-only vs combo machines, design file formats, built-in designs, editing, and connectivity.

Buying guideHow to Choose a Sewing Machine

Sewing

What to look for in a first sewing machine: mechanical vs computerized, stitches that matter, buttonholes, feed, presser feet, needle threaders and budget.

Buying guideSewing Machine Needle Sizes and Types

Sewing

How sewing machine needle sizes like 80/12 and 90/14 work, which needle type suits which fabric, and when to change your needle.