Newbie sewing machine recommendations

Hi all! I was thinking of purchasing a mini "crafty"sewing machine,mainly for finishing small pillows etc for cross stitch finishes, are there any recommendations? or should I look at a BASIC type full size machine? Thanks x

pitussa

i have one of those minis and they are not very good, but research youtube and see for yourself.

poopoo123

pitussa 2022-2-17 14:21
i have one of those minis and they are not very good, but research youtube and see for yourself.

Hi Pitussa thanks for taking the time to reply, yes many you tube videos I will watch lol x

stockingstitch

Ive never bought a mini because I cant see me trying to hold the fabric and guide it while trying to keep the machine in place, too. Ive only used a small one once, and it was for something very simple, a pocket. I like big ones better.

KDH

I was fortunate enough to score a featherweight that I use for my finishing. It may be little but it is mighty. Try to save for an older mechanical machine. The newer small ones are not worth wasting your money on.