What are the best sewing machines for adults, or in my case, sewing machines for beginners? My sewing experience is pretty much reduced to Home Economics class in High School many years ago, not counting typical mending, hemming or button replacement sewing done over the years. Mentioning my Christmas wish for a good quality sewing machine and sewing machine accessories to family and friends brought some humorous joking, with several teasing me that I’m officially a Grandma now because I wanted to buy a sewing machine.

Choosing the right kind of sewing machine for what I want to do as a sewer required educating myself on all the different brands of sewing machines to pick the best one for me, and of course reading consumer reviews and ratings. Consumer Reports Magazine or the CR website is often the first place I look when researching product reviews and recommendations, even though I use a few other online resources and compare the information to make a final, informed decision.
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