{"id":37528,"date":"2022-11-26T11:57:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T16:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=37528"},"modified":"2022-11-26T12:24:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T17:24:43","slug":"replace-your-old-sewing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/replace-your-old-sewing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Know When To Replace Your Old Sewing Machine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine-.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37538 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine-.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine-.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine-.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Do-You-Know-When-to-Replace-Your-Old-Sewing-Machine--150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>All sewing enthusiasts can agree, it's very difficult to decide when to change or replace&nbsp;your old sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine using that same <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/maintaining-your-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sewing machine<\/a> for decades, and all the memories that attach to it. What if you inherited the machine from your Mom or even your Grandma?  Wouldn\u2019t that make the value of the sewing machine even more priceless and difficult to replace?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a certain time will come when you have to let go of that old sewing machine that you've had for decades because YOU JUST HAVE TO.  Now, here are some tips to help you know and decide when to replace your old sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">1. &nbsp;When you have to pay a huge amount over and over just for repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know it is time to replace your sewing machine when the total costs of repair start to come close to the price of a brand-new machine. &nbsp;It\u2019s impractical to keep spending large amounts of money on repairs and you'll end up not finishing your sewing projects on time.  If sewing is a serious hobby, or especially if you <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-profit-sew-to-sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sew to sell<\/a>, then you should consider replacing your sewing machine as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Your Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37534 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Your Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_93443806.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">2. &nbsp;When you always ruin your project instead of finishing it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a sewing deadline to beat: &nbsp;dresses ordered by a friend, repairs from a neighbor,&nbsp;etc.  But your sewing machine just won\u2019t cooperate with you. &nbsp;Instead of helping you finish off your projects, it just keeps ruining them. When this still happens even after you spent the time and money to bring your machine to a repair shop and still nothing improves, it\u2019s time to get a new one. &nbsp;This will undoubtedly lessen your stress and help you make much higher quality work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Your Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37533 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Your Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_78947308.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">3. &nbsp;When your machine is older than your Grandma and you just have to get an upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is wrong with keeping good memories by hanging onto your old sewing machine. &nbsp;As all our reader's world know, I'm absolutely a fan of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/irresistible-allure-vintage-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vintage sewing machines<\/a>. But, if you can afford it and you want to explore new trends in sewing, you should think about getting an upgrade to get the latest sewing technology. &nbsp;With a number of key new additions to the basic sewing machine, you'll definitely find more and better uses for it. &nbsp;The latest sewing machines come with lightweight features, <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/computerized-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">computerized functions<\/a>, and many other amazing things that both make your life easier and your sewing better.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-500x344.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Your Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37535 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/344;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-500x344.jpg\" alt=\"Replace Your Old Sewing Machine\" class=\"wp-image-37535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_431182438.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you're now convinced you need a new sewing machine, I've got a couple of resources for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's a quick and easy guide we put together a while about with all kinds of tips for buying a new sewing machine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-for-buying-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Tips for Buying a Sewing Machine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-for-buying-sewing-machine\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37530 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 434px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 434\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/10-Tips-for-Buying-a-Sewing-Machine-434x650-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Secondly, here's a terrific site a friend of mine is putting together. It gives the best advice and reviews in all things sewing machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing-Machine-Reviews.com<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"569\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-500x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37531 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-500x569.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-768x874.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-132x150.png 132w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM.png 819w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/569;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-500x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-500x569.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-768x874.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM-132x150.png 132w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-2.14.30-PM.png 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let us know in the comments below if you have other ways to know that it's time to replace your old sewing machine!<\/p>\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=\"kofiShortcode935Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All sewing enthusiasts can agree, it&#8217;s very difficult to decide when to change or replace&nbsp;your old sewing machine. Imagine using that same sewing machine for decades, and all the memories that attach to it. What if you inherited the machine from your Mom or even your Grandma? 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