It probably depends on which model you buy . Nevertheless, I was given a Singer sewing machine as a first sewing machine when I was quite young which was very basic, and easy to use. But we did use both Janome and Singer at school. That's probably not very much help though.

Ha ha ha! Since this was in home renovations, I read your headline as sewers. As in the ones that run under the street.

LOL JEN! I KNEW someone would read it that way

So did I, actually!

How can I title this blog better?

Maybe call out to "sewing experts" or something.

Or "Calling all seamstresses"

people here sew???? thats way cool

Singer is classic. You are starting off with the fancy machines arent you

I cant even sew nicely on a basic sewing machine- I have issues with getting straight lines. But honestly once you get a hang of the basics it will be easy. My mom sews all the time. She has a basic sewing machine and a Surger (sp?). But Surgers are for when you really know what you are doing

Have you looked into Bernina at all? I know they're expensive, but my husband's cousin has stuck with theirs, and they let her trade hers in when she wanted to upgrade.

I wish I could saw

SPM, hmm I haven't, but now I will. Thanks for the input girls!!

I cant advise you on a specific brand, but when you start to sew, let me know! And I dont blame you for being overwhelmed. The options are endless, its crazy!

My grandfather is a tailor and Ive branched into sewing a bit. I sew stuff every now and again--Ive made two skirts in my younger days and am always up for a challenge!

Most of those Bernina Sewing machines have colored screens on them. Now that's what I call Pimped out! Crispy, I'll let you know when I start. The place where I might be buying my machine, offers free classes if you buy it there.

dCHIC YOU ARE A GOOD SEWER?

oh wow that's serious equipment. I bought a sewing machine once and I had to return it cause I never learned how to put the thread through the thingies...

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Yayi, not yet. I'm on the search for a sewing machine, then I'll take classes. It's something I've always wanted to learn, and since I'm naturally creative, I figure I *might* be good at this. Aww Shi, would you ever consider learning? We could make Yayita a really cool outfit!

It just looks sooooooo difficult

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Shi, sometimes sewing stores have a deal where you can buy a machine, and then upgrade in a year for a better one if you get good. Then you can trade it in and put a little more down for the newer one. That's what I might do. Get a more basic one, then trade up next year.

DesignR, what are you going to start out with? Any projects in mind? I do quilting, and I block together the top with the machine, and I've also been doing some aprons and stuff. I'm not professional or anything, but I do enjoy sewing.

*and so far, you're the only other person I've seen on here who really has an interest in it.

I'd like to start out by making accent pillows for chairs. And eventually get into embroidery for hand towels and such. Then curtains and fixing all my long pants so they fit me. Your apron project sounds like a lot of fun! I can see myself making some for my girlfriends who love to cook and host.

I made our curtains when we bought this house. They're a pretty simple project, actually. Pillows are fairly simple, too. Slipcovers, however, are a bit more difficult.

Yea, I figured I could start with the not-so-intimidating projects and work my way up. It must be fulfilling for you to know that you created pieces for your home. I'd love to eventually see some of your work too

can you imagine how much money I would save if I could sew something simple like a skirt or hem a t-shirt?? that would be awesome!

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Seriously Shi. I can't tell you how much money I'd save by hemming some of my long pants or even creating some simple clothing pieces.

I have a friend who took classes and they would have homework sewing fancy dresses for barbies! tell me about details wow... she even made her own wedding dress with a detachable train and lots of beading, beautiful!

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I can't say which brand would be best for you. But my Mother sewed professionally and now is a sewing machine dealer. She sells Singer and swears by them, but then she would wouldn't she? lol
I could find out what she loves about them for you?

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LOL I want my pepino outfit hahahahaa wooot woot

Yea Jinx, ask her which Singer machine is good to learn on and grow with. I'd REALLY appreciate any input!
Yayi, don't worry and when I make it and send it to you, you better wear it and proudly!

DC if you are going to sew Yayi a costume then I want a homemade stuffed animal I will expect it soon biznitch HAHAHAHAHA

hahahahaaha Karma you kill me hahahaa

The I will expect it soon hahahaah, she has to learn first Karma hahaha Demanding Hobag!

Hahahahah NO EXCUSES!!! I want the stuffed animal now dammit!

DR, When I talk to my sister, I'll ask her what's the best machine. She is a pretty good at sewing, and her friend is incredible so, she should know a good machine for you. You'll be an excellent at sewing. I get too frustrated. I used to be good when, I was young...then as I got older, I wasn't too good. Thank God, I didn't have to take that in college but, it probably would have helped me a lot. I can do some things still, though. Our machine is a piece of cr*p, and I hate it so therefore the motivation isn't there.

ding, ding, ding. In this corner weighing in at a Hobag rate, is KARMA the old-perve look-a-like. At the other corner, weighing in at a large pepino size is YAYITA, the man-eating stalker. Reaaaddyyy FIGHT!

Oh thanks Beach Barbie! Let me know

DR, I def. will. It will probably be this weekend when I talk to her.

Great! Thanks for all the help ladies!!!!

hahahahahhaaa Yayi sucker pepino punches Karma in teh head

HAHAHAHAHAHA DC

Stop stalling with this ding ding ding bullshizz and get on that stuffed animal dammit

Hahahaha Karma shoves Hurley onto Yayi so she is flattened into a peanut m&m mess on the floor

A Stuffed ey?! WHAT do YOU plan on doing with that KARMA!!!!?

Get cracking Dchic!! I wanna see those fingers moving lets go!!

Hahahahah hmm that's a good question DC I'll have to give that some thought..

If I make you one, you need to make sure Dexter doesn't grab a hold of it LOL!!!!

Haaaaaaa Dexy is all the way in MN I won't see him for a long time

Dexy holding a stuffed animal would be pretty freakin funny though

LOL, THAT'S what I was thinking! Sorry about Dex, being so far away. I'll send him a stuffed KARMA!

hahahahahhaa Pervy karma!

Dchic make sure you make it out of industrial vynil, theres no telling what Karma can do do it

BAD visual yayi!!! thanks

HAHAHAHAHAHA make sure yayis doesnt have anything flammable on it, with her a$$ explosions her whole building could go up in flames