Books - 2/2 - Beginner Sewing Machines

Janome Hello Kitty - 14412 Janome 14412 Pink Hello Kitty 12-Stitch Full-Size Mechanical Sewing Machine Just the basics! The Hello Kitty 14412 is a great machine for someone who is just starting out, or who wants a machine that can tackle any of their basic sewing needs. Like the Janome 2212 Same 12-Stitches Sewing Machine Includes 4 Step Buttonhole, Auto 4mm Stitch Length, up ...[read post]

Brother CS5055PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Computerized Sewing Machine

Brother CS5055PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Computerized Sewing Machine Treat the Designer in you to a range of professional features in the CS5055PRW, a Project Runway™ Limited Edition computerized sewing machine with 50 built-in stitches, including 5 styles of auto-size buttonholes. Use the bright LCD display screen with computerized stitch selection to choose from a range of decorative, quilting or heirloom ...[read post]

Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns

Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns By Diana Rupp Spiral-bound: 256 pages This book has stood the test of time. It is still a great go-to book for basic techniques, such as how to cut a pattern or add a zipper. Most of the patterns are for younger girls and teenagers, ...[read post]

Holiday Gift Ideas - Homemade Scented Sachets

Homemade Scented Sachets Scented sachets; using fabric scraps and some matching ribbon, you can make these in minutes. It's simple, and would make a really nice gift for Mom, or any woman in your life (grandmother, sister, aunt, BFF, teacher, etc.). Birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day; no matter what the occasion, these sachets are definitely something that she ...[read post]

Learn to Make a Quilt from Start to Finish by Carolyn S. Vagts

Learn to Make a Quilt from Start to Finish by Carolyn S. Vagts Publication Date: December 1, 2011 Book Description: With simple instructions for beginners and insider techniques for quilting veterans, this book walks stitchers through the process of making a quilt with the aid of step-by-step photographs. Focusing on a one-block pattern, this book shows how a simple motif can be transformed into ...[read post]

Sewing in No Time: 50 Step-by-step Weekend Projects Made Easy

Sewing in No Time: 50 Step-by-step Weekend Projects Made Easy By Emma Hardy Book Description: Store-bought soft furnishings can be expensive and the choice is often limited but with so many gorgeous designer fabrics on sale, there's never been a better time to make your own. "Sewing in No Time" sets out 50 simple step-by-step projects using nothing more than the most ...[read post]

DIY Quilted Casserole or Pie Carrier - Great Gift Idea

I Love! Love! Love! these gift ideas! Any one of these beautiful casserole/pie carriers would make a great housewarming gift, or something special for a friend during the holidays. Take it one step further (or even two or three steps further depending on your budget), and add a dish and a decorative bag of ingredients, with the recipe attached. ...[read post]

Holiday Sewing Gift Basket

Michley Sewing Basket with Sewing Kit, 41-Piece. How about a sewing kit for the novice sewer, or anyone who loves to sew? Even the avid sewer would appreciate a pretty sewing basket stocked with sewing supplies. I have put together a list of basic sewing supplies that when added to a nice sewing basket would make a very nice gift ...[read post]

Janome Sew Mini Sewing Machine

Janome Sew Mini Sewing Machine Small in size. BIG on features! The only 'REAL" sewing machine in its price range! If you are looking for a toy sewing machine, you are looking at the wrong machine. Sew Mini is made by Janome, the world's leading manufacturer of home sewing machines. In fact, Sew Mini is made in the same factory as ...[read post]

Sewing Accessories & Supplies

I've started a list of sewing essentials for your sewing machine and sewing room. The first list are must haves, whether you use a sewing machine or when sewing by hand. The second list are optional items that are for decorative purposes or will help make some steps easier or more convenient. Third, I list sewing supplies to be ...[read post]

Learn to Sew For Kids

Learn to Sew for Your Doll: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing for an 18" Doll By Sherralyn St. Clair Publication Date: April 9, 2012 Paperback: 78 pages If you would like to teach a special child how to sew, this book presents a series of skills in a learning sequence that takes the new seamstress from the first use of a sewing machine through ...[read post]

Janome Hello Kitty Sewing Machine

The Janome Hello Kitty 11706. This adorable sewing machine is a fully functional 3/4-size model that is perfect for the beginning sewist! It offers a free arm and a carry handle for easy portability. This 12-lb. machine offers 11 stitches, including 2 stretch stitches and a built-in buttonhole. Standard Janome quality and durability make this the perfect machine for ...[read post]

Brother LS-2125i Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine

Brother LS2125I Easy-To-Use Lightweight Basic 10-Stitch Sewing Machine The Brother LS-2125i sewing machine is compact and lightweight, weighing only 15 pounds, with a built-in handle for portability. It has a quick bobbin wind, automatic four-step buttonholer, and tension adjustment dial. It has 10 built-in stitches and 25 stitch functions, including hem, elastic, satin, straight, and zigzag stitching. Features: The Brother LS-2125i ...[read post]

Brother XL2600i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine

This is a versatile, lightweight machine that is great for sewing, quilting, and decorating clothing. It comes with 25 built-in stitches, a thread cutter, automatic needle threader, drop-in bobbin system, quick-change presser feet, and a one-step automatic buttonholer. This is a great feature, considering most inexpensive machines come with a four-step buttonhole, which requires four steps instead of ...[read post]

Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine

This is our personal favorite. It's not only great for beginners, but the avid sewer as well. Don't let the low price fool you! This lightweight sewing machine is incredible, especially at such a low price for a computerized sewing machine. The one-step buttonhole alone would make this a great choice because most inexpensive machines come ...[read post]

Singer 7258 Stylist 100-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine

The Singer 7258 Stylist 100-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine. This computerized sewing machine has many of the same features as a higher priced machine. Offering 100 built-in stitches, the Singer 7258 Stylist includes a large variety of stitches for all types of sewing, such as fashion sewing, quilting, heirloom, crafts, home and decorative sewing. Among the top five ...[read post]

Beginner Sewing Machine Reviews

Best Sewing Machines for Beginners Are you looking for an easy-to-use, not too expensive, reliable sewing machine for a beginner sewer? We help you choose the right one for your needs. Listed below are some recommendations for beginner sewing machines that are not too intimidating for the novice sewer. Any of these easy to use beginner sewing machines would be great for ...[read post]

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