Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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How to pick a sewing machine for beginners - 5 easy tips! Find the perfect sewing machine for you!

Stop your search! Watch this video & you'll know what to look for. I've got 5 super easy tips for you to find a machine that meets your needs!

Where to find a used machine:
-sewing machine sale or trade group on facebook facebook.com/groups/777995055563270
-Facebook marketplace
-Craigslist.org

The new machines that I mentioned are below (note these are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission at no cost to you if you decide to buy one of these):

2 affordable machines with speed control:
Janome sewist 709 mechanical sewing machine: amzn.to/3uqUzNd
Brother CS6000i sewing machine: amzn.to/2Q1wQEm

The machine i use with lots of bells and whistles:
Juki HZL-F600: amzn.to/3sZz063 *
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Links to the materials & supplies used in the video*:
My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH

My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq

My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y

Beginner sewing kit: tidd.ly/3UtxK8o

Organic cotton fabrics like the ones I use: tidd.ly/3VkJRWx

Sustainable cord/twine/rope: tidd.ly/3UmEaGf

Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL

Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H

My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq

My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y

*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.* .
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If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
Wool ironing mat: amzn.to/3VCML9a
Rotary cutter: amzn.to/3FrCjdV
Cutting mat: amzn.to/3VX9IDS
My sewing machine: amzn.to/3F5Y2HR
My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*