A quality sewing machine is a time-saving device that is useful for making alterations and stitching. Let’s take a look at ...

Sewing machines can look intimidating with tons of stitch types and features, not to mention the buttons and pedals. But just because you’ve never operated a sewing machine before—or perhaps never ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. What’s the best sewing machine for you? That depends on your skill level and budget. Before buying ...

March Issue Features Seven Standout Machines as a New Generation Embraces the Hobby Singer, a brand synonymous with sewing, leads in sales, but not in testing. The Singer sewing machines CR tested ...

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