There are two main types of sewing machines ... for beginners—think of it as cruise control for your sewing machine, keeping the needle going at a consistent pace for long stretches of stitching.

It’s also a good idea, she says, to have a machine that can do more than just a classic straight stitch. You’ll also want to consider the different types of sewing machines: Mechanical ...

Free-motion quilting, preloaded alphabets, and hundreds of stitches—today’s sewing machines do more than stitch in a straight line. By Carol Benton, Stacey L. Nash Updated Oct 13, 2023 12:40 ...