What Sort Of Stitching Patterns Do I Need?
There are a couple of stitches that folk new to sewing will want. These are the straight stitch and zig zag stitch
All machines have a straight stitch, its the most common and most used stitch by almost everyone. So its pretty much the default.
Most machines will have a zig zag stitch but be certain to check because there are machines out there that don't have this. They're far and few between, but they're still out there, so just be sure to check the machine.
There are two other stitching styles that are good to have but are not essential. These are button hole stitch and stretch stitch.
Stretch stitch is excellent for for anything that requires a little room to manouver around the seam, so its good for a patchwork quilt which use a number of different materials, but it's not essential.
Do not be too concerned about getting a button hole stitch, some people love this sort of stitch, but button holes can be done with a zig zag stitch setting.
Any Other Tips?
Check the machine can be reversed or is able sew backwards. This is fairly significant as some older machines don't do this and its actually convenient when you need to do this.
Always get the vendor to show exactly how to thread the machine. Nearly every machine has a different way of threading the needle. There's few things worse than having a new machine to play with and having no idea how to begin using it.
If you buy one and forget this step, you may get lucky and find a video that shows you the correct way to do it on YouTube, but this should really only be a back up solution.
If you're purchasing a second hand machine, don't forget to check the electric cord for indicators of fraying and wear and tear. You don't want to get zapped while sewing a quilt!
Keep these tips under consideration and you're certain to get a winner!
There are a couple of stitches that folk new to sewing will want. These are the straight stitch and zig zag stitch
All machines have a straight stitch, its the most common and most used stitch by almost everyone. So its pretty much the default.
Most machines will have a zig zag stitch but be certain to check because there are machines out there that don't have this. They're far and few between, but they're still out there, so just be sure to check the machine.
There are two other stitching styles that are good to have but are not essential. These are button hole stitch and stretch stitch.
Stretch stitch is excellent for for anything that requires a little room to manouver around the seam, so its good for a patchwork quilt which use a number of different materials, but it's not essential.
Do not be too concerned about getting a button hole stitch, some people love this sort of stitch, but button holes can be done with a zig zag stitch setting.
Any Other Tips?
Check the machine can be reversed or is able sew backwards. This is fairly significant as some older machines don't do this and its actually convenient when you need to do this.
Always get the vendor to show exactly how to thread the machine. Nearly every machine has a different way of threading the needle. There's few things worse than having a new machine to play with and having no idea how to begin using it.
If you buy one and forget this step, you may get lucky and find a video that shows you the correct way to do it on YouTube, but this should really only be a back up solution.
If you're purchasing a second hand machine, don't forget to check the electric cord for indicators of fraying and wear and tear. You don't want to get zapped while sewing a quilt!
Keep these tips under consideration and you're certain to get a winner!
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