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So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy yourself a fancy schmancy, whizz bang, make-your-sewing-friends-jealous sewing machine. There are many models to choose from and they’re all loaded with features, features, features. Which features are a must? Which just sound nice on the packaging? Sew4Home shares some advice in their article, Top Ten Advanced Machine Features.
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The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.
I’ve often wondered if it is the features or build quality that make a good sewing machine. The build quality, these days, is pretty much a given. They aren’t as heavy and rugged as the older ones, but then we want them to be more portable. The features, combined with the performance and speed are obviously the winning combination that makes a high-end sewing machine. Though, not all people want the same features. What are required features for some, are just extra bells and whistles for another sewer. Good comments. Thanks,
Rob