{"id":12423,"date":"2023-08-05T04:13:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T08:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=12423"},"modified":"2023-08-05T04:13:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T08:13:21","slug":"must-features-next-sewing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/must-features-next-sewing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Have Features For Your Next Sewing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"541\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12440 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4-125x150.jpg 125w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/541;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Featured4-125x150.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unless you've been very lucky, most of us start out learning to sew on quite a basic machine. \u00a0It may have been a shared machine at school, an old machine from the 60's your mother used to use when you were a child or even a vintage treadle machine your grandmother used to use! All are great options when you are simply learning the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year new and improved sewing machines come to the market, but do we really need all these features, bells, and whistles they offer and entice us with? \u00a0Maybe yes, maybe no. \u00a0Let's take a look at some of them and tell me what you think are essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">The basics &#8211; the MUST-HAVE features<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000F7DPEQ\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000F7DPEQ&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=RSQTLTZ3KKVM45ZG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"435\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12427 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_-150x145.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/435;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/41ysjnfgw9L._SX450_-150x145.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stitches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How many different types of stitches do we really need? \u00a0Think about your machine. \u00a0How many stitches does it offer? 20, 50, 70, 200+ \u00a0And now many of those do you actually ever use? \u00a0Your machine should probably have as a minimum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>variable length straight stitch including a long length for a basting stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a variable zig-zag stitch where you can vary both the stitch length and width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>some kind of stitch for sewing with stretch fabrics, perhaps a &#8216;lightening stitch' or a triple zig-zag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a backstitch &#8211; is usually a button you press on the machine to reverse your current stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a buttonhole stitch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Needle threader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not I suppose an essential, but as your eyes can tire when sewing, this can keep you on track longer and make it less of a chore to change threads or unthread the machine to wind a new bobbin. \u00a0These come in two types &#8211; an automatic usually found on higher-end machines, and a manual needle threader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">A light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewing in a gloomy corner or late at night? \u00a0Then you'll need a light and most machines would come with one as standard. \u00a0These days, you can also buy additional lighting such as desktop daylight lights, or even additional strips of LEDS you can add to the machine to make sewing clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Computerized or no<strong>t<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lower-end machines tend to come with dials you turn to select your stitch type, stitch length, and stitch width. \u00a0I started out with a machine just like this and it worked perfectly. \u00a0Even some of the budget-friendly machines are now computerized and come with a small LCD screen and the ability to select stitches and features with the push of a button. \u00a0But remember, the more fancy features you have, the more there is to go wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">A good paper manual <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you have been sewing for a while, you should always read your new machine manual as there may be great features on there you would be missing out on otherwise. \u00a0Having a good paper manual that explains all of the stitches and when to use them gives you the opportunity to get the best out of your machine now, and as your skills grow in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Customer support <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the company have a customer support phone line? \u00a0You'll most likely never need it, but if you get stuck, have a problem you can't solve, or just need some advice, it's good to know there are people at the end of the phone who can help you. \u00a0Look for phone support for the life of your product and you'll never be left in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are buying your first machine, learning to sew, or teaching someone else to sew, you might like to print these <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-machine-practice-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sewing machine practice sheets<\/a> to keep your stitching on track.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-machine-practice-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"Learn to sew and use your sewing machine with these Sewing Machine Practice Sheets.\" class=\"wp-image-9287 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-500x554.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-136x150.jpg 136w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets.jpg 542w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 271px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 271\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"Learn to sew and use your sewing machine with these Sewing Machine Practice Sheets.\" class=\"wp-image-9287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-500x554.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets-136x150.jpg 136w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Sewing-machine-practice-sheets.jpg 542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">The middle ground &#8211; good to have<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000JQM1DE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000JQM1DE&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=JXJTBQEDY5R64GM7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/71WYLMoKDDS._SL1500_-500x476.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12430 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/476;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/71WYLMoKDDS._SL1500_-500x476.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12430\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Walking foot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes called a dual feed foot. \u00a0This presser foot has feed dogs built in so the top layer of fabric is pulled through the machine at the same rate as the lower layers. \u00a0Great for sewing knits, quilts, bags, and anything with several layers of fabric that you want to keep even.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Automatic thread cutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuts both your top and bottom threads after you stitch with just the touch of a button. \u00a0No need to keep getting up to go fetch the scissors that you left over by the ironing board. ( I need this on my next machine &#8211; I'm forever leaving my scissors everywhere except by my machine.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Extra stitches <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your sewing skills improve, you may find yourself looking for additional stitch options. \u00a0Maybe for overcasting, blind hemming, embroidery, quilting, or decorative stitches. \u00a0Look for the extra utility stitches first as you'll use these more often.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12436 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-500x254.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-150x76.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/152;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-500x254.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories-150x76.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_accesories.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Assortment of extra feet <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your machine already comes with an assortment of feet, then that will save you both time tracking them down, and money, later on. \u00a0You'll need a zipper foot as a basic, but also look out for a walking foot, blind hem foot, button, and buttonhole foot as a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Needle down selection <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A button that allows the user to select the position of the needle when they finish sewing. \u00a0You can decide if the needle should always be up for quick removal of your project, or always down so you can pivot and turn easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Variable speed control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Helpful when you are just starting out, or when working on a special project if you can select a lower speed, so even if you stamp on the foot pedal, you'll still be sewing under control. \u00a0Higher speeds are useful for free-motion quilting or yards of straight lines like curtains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Hard case <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking your machine to class or to your local sewing group. \u00a0A hard case will protect it on the way, and also keep your machine clean and shiny at home too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Automatic buttonholes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your buttonhole style, slide your button into the special guide on the foot, and press the button. \u00a0Let your machine beautifully and accurately sew your perfect-sized buttonhole. \u00a0Some machines will come with a 4-step buttonhole function, but fully automatic makes the whole process a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-buttonhole-buttonhole-foot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing machine buttonholes, perfect first time, every time.\" class=\"wp-image-10501 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing machine buttonholes, perfect first time, every time.\" class=\"wp-image-10501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-buttonholes-008b.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Adjustable feed dogs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time you want your feed dogs to gently pull your fabric through the machine, but there might be times when you don't such as for darning or for free-motion quilting. \u00a0Being able to lower those feed dogs is great to have as an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Adjustable presser foot pressure <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Useful for differing thickness and weights of fabric and also for reducing the pressure when sewing knits, or to prevent puckering when sewing in zippers. \u00a0Usually a light, medium, and regular pressure setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">The top-of-the-range features<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=596711&u=1217208 &m=53072&urllink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esewingmachinesplus%2Ecom%2Fbro%5F2003%2Ephp&afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_1-500x365.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12432 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/365;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bro_2003_1-500x365.jpg\" alt=\"new sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-12432\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The machine shown above is pretty modest. \u00a0The sky really is the limit when it comes to machine features, and price, for the top of the range sewing, quilting, and embroidery machines. \u00a0They usually have take-your-breath-away features you never knew you &#8216;needed' until you see them in action. \u00a0Here are just a few of the hundreds of features on these dream machines, that can easily cost you more than your car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">LCD touch screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Access all of your stitches and settings, information, memory, and favorites by way of a nifty touchscreen display. \u00a0Full-color display &#8211; even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Computer-controlled automatic tension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Never have to worry about getting things just right. \u00a0Let the computer make all the correct settings and adjustments for you. \u00a0In fact, almost everything is automatic and computer controlled &#8211; you just have to sit there and choose the fabric!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Embroidery <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add in your own designs, use a flash drive, attach your machine to your laptop, or sew from the included library of designs and fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Large &#8216;harp'<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The harp size of the machine is the space between the needle and the main body of the machine on the right. \u00a0Some machines specially designed for quilting are wider to accommodate\u00a0the volume of the quilt as you stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knee-lifter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Found only on a few domestic sewing machines, this lever can be pressed with your knee to lift the presser foot and drop the feed dogs without taking your hands off your work. \u00a0Popular with quilters, and gives you an extra hand for fiddly jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Laser guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser guidelines for sewing, embroidery, needle placement or just to keep you sewing in a perfectly straight line. Some machines will even feed the fabric for you and keep it perfectly placed through individually computer-controlled feed dogs. Sigh, no more slightly wonky seams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">In our sewing dreams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you had a dream sewing machine that could do anything, what features would you look for?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time.jpg\" alt=\"A look at sewing machine features from basic, to must have to dream-like.\" class=\"wp-image-12442 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time.jpg 316w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time-105x150.jpg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 316px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 316\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time.jpg\" alt=\"A look at sewing machine features from basic, to must have to dream-like.\" class=\"wp-image-12442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time.jpg 316w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Back-in-time-105x150.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>My dream machine would have a &#8216;back in time' &nbsp;button. &nbsp;When I'd done something silly, sewn a seam back to front, put on a sleeve inside out, I'd press this button and the machine would take it &#8216;back in time' completely removing my mistake and unpicking for me. &nbsp;Like it never happened \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">What space-age features would your sewing machine have in the future?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode672Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unless you&#8217;ve been very lucky, most of us start out learning to sew on quite a basic machine. \u00a0It may have been a shared machine at school, an old machine from the 60&#8217;s your mother used to use when you were a child or even a vintage treadle machine your \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/must-features-next-sewing-machine\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":12440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":15},"categories":[15,4,163],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12423"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12423"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80233,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12423\/revisions\/80233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}