Your guide to the world of sewing
Independent buying advice, clear explanations and practical tips. Find the right sewing machine, the gear around it and the fix for what your machine is doing wrong.
Find the sewing machine that fits you →
Beginners
Your first machine and the gear that belongs with it.
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Brands and Models
Singer, Brother, Janome and Juki, explained and compared.
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Heavy Duty
Denim, canvas and leather without the broken needles.
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Sergers
Overlockers and coverstitch, from threading to buying.
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Quilting
Throat space, walking feet and free motion setup.
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Handheld and Mending
Minis, handhelds and repairs that actually hold.
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Needles and Thread
The right needle and thread for every fabric.
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Tables and Accessories
Tables, feet, clips and cutters that earn their spot.
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Problems and Fixes
Skipped stitches and tension trouble, solved in order.
→Choosing the right sewing machine?
There is so much choice. What fits you, your budget and your plans? We walk you through it step by step: compare models, learn which features you will actually use and skip the ones that only add buttons to the front panel.
Read how to choose your first machine →
Learn to sew and mend your own
From the first stitch to your own projects. Threading, stitch settings, hemming and simple repairs, explained in plain language for every level.
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Where do you start?
Quick routes to the right guide for your machine, your gear and your fix.