10 Tips for Buying a Sewing Machine You'll Love

10 Tips for Buying a Sewing Machine You'll Love

One of the most common questions people ask is what kind of sewing machine they should buy. There are many different brands and models of sewing machines that run the gamut of pricing from hundreds to thousands of dollars. With all those options, it can be a little overwhelming to figure out where to start. And when you’re buying a sewing machine, you want it to be a piece of equipment that you will love using for many years to come. Whether you are looking to start sewing or want to upgrade your current machine, these tips will help make the process of buying a sewing machine as smooth as possible.

I bought my current machine about four years ago. I'm really happy with the machine and I believe that's because I was very careful and thoughtful with how I approached the purchase. Today, I'll be sharing all of those tips with you so that no matter what your budget is, you will (hopefully!) end up with a machine that you love using for many years to come.

Everything I made in 2021 and my final vlog for 2021

Everything I made in 2021 and my final vlog for 2021

Wow, another pandemic year is closing and the things that we thought/hoped would be over in a few weeks are still here. I'm still very grateful for my sewing and crafting practice and this small pattern business. For me, sewing and crafting is a therapeutic practice and I'm very grateful to have it in my life.

During the first year of the pandemic, my freelance work dried up and I was able to dive into pattern design. I made lots of YouTube videos and released three new patterns and my improv quilting course. For 2021, I had planned to cut back on YouTube a little bit and really focus on patterns and classes. But, things just don't always go as planned.

Free Printable 2022 Monthly Calendar

Free Printable 2022 Monthly Calendar

Hello sew-friends! Today, I'm very pleased to share that my annual printable calendar is back for 2022. One of the best things about the start of the new year is getting to start a fresh calendar. A calendar can be used as a decorative object or they can be used for planning and tracking. You can use a calendar to put some goals on paper, give yourself reminders or record what you've done. A great way to use a calendar for sewing is to record the projects you started, worked on or finished during the month. Read on for all the details, including how to download the calendar for free.