First, he shows the intrinsic problem: sewing by hand requires you to reverse the direction of the needle, and it isn’t clear how to make a simple machine to do that.

These are the best sewing machines for home use, whether you love embroidery, quilting or making clothes., with picks for ...

A sewing machine, like any other piece of equipment, requires time and research to purchase and use. So for these basics, we'll stick to hand sewing. Here's what you'll need: A needle: You'll want ...

This is possible because of machine sewing and other innovations. You can, of course, make your own sewing machine. If you want to get an industrial one, we have some advice. Continue reading → ...

Our preparation for this buyers’ guide is based on personal sewing experience and research into the attributes that make a sewing machine suitable for beginners.

If you’ve taken up sewing as a hobby and mastered using your beginner sewing machine, chances are good you’ve seen people talking about something called a serger.