Category Archives: SEWING MACHINE REVIEWS

I first learned how to sew on my mum’s trusty Bernina Matic, figuring out the basics of a sewing machine and sewing in general. In high school, I continued on a similar but newer model, and by the time I reached university, navigating Bernina machines and sewing had become second nature. I guess brand loyalty…

My dear Janome 6125 ‘Quilters Companion’ and I have been side by side, since my 12th birthday. I can remember this birthday like it was yesterday. The absolute thrill of realizing that I was the proud new owner of this secondhand Janome machine is something I’ll never forget. Little did I know, 13 years later,…

I’ve had many sewing machines over the years. A cheap, beginner Brother that I used when I lived in Paris. I didn’t have a table so it would sit with me on the floor, crouched over, a foot out to control the pedals. I didn’t know what a hem was really, I draped and sewed…

I think finding your sewing machine can be a love story. When I started sewing, I used a machine that was borrowed from the costume mistress at my ballet studio.  It was a pipe dream of mine to own my own sewing machine and so I absorbed all the information that I could. She said…

Everyone remembers their first. Mine was a basic Singer, purchased ~10 years ago because my then-boyfriend encouraged me to “get a hobby.” Fast forward seven years- I never did pick up sewing, but did get a different boyfriend who became my husband- I finally decided to pick up that hobby. Over the next three years,…

I have been sewing for the fifth year, and I use a singer computerized sewing machine. During this time my machine has never broken down and did not need repair. Of course, now that my skills have grown many times over, I have plans to purchase an industrial sewing machine, but so far this has…

My favorite sewing machine is the second machine I’ve ever worked with. When I was 15 years old, I was given a pretty basic Singer machine by my mother – completely unprovoked. Unsure why I received this machine, I started making simple alterations to my hand-me-down clothes from my sister, but I don’t remember much…

After years of sewing off and on with a secondhand, beginner Janome, my husband surprised me with my Singer Heavy Duty machine for Christmas almost ten years ago, and it’s been a beloved and cherished member of our family ever since. It has the perfect blend of mechanical simplicity (which allows me to perform almost…

There are so many sewing machines on the market, options as well as opinions on each machine will always vary! Tastes may change according to personal sewing preferences and what type of items you are sewing. I encourage you to listen to the opinions that line up with your needs and the textiles you plan…

My Bernina Matic 910 and I have been creating for last seven years together. The range of materials she sews well is delightful. She is an excellent all-round machine. She can handle several layers of heavyweight denim and cotton canvas. She also handles lightweight fabrics and knits well. So far, she and I have made…