With the recent boom in handicrafts and the impact of COVID, many people have chosen to develop sewing skills to spend the extra time at home in a useful way. In fact, all you need to alter clothes, make new ones or make other practical items is a sewing machine. Here's a guide to choosing a sewing machine with a selection of models from Brother to increase the fun of making handicrafts.

Shopping Tips

1. Select a suitable model

The computerised sewing machine is ideal for both beginners and advanced users.

2. User-friendly features

When choosing a sewing machine, beginners should look or user-friendly features such as:

• Automatic threading: First step to sewing is threading; by choosing a sewing machine with this function, you will get past the threading hurdle straight away
• Automatic thread cutting: Press the thread cutter button to easily cut threads for making small items
• Foot pedal: The foot pedal allows you to adjust the sewing speed so your hands can concentrate on handling and positioning the fabric to ensure a smooth sewing process
• LCD display: A panel that shows the sewing direction and embroidery pattern for easy adjustment and operation

3. Advanced adjustment functions

If you want to create more innovative sewing patterns, choose a model that offers advanced adjustment functions such as:

• Pre-set patterns: Choose one with this function to decorate work using a favourite pattern
• Built-in sewing styles: Choose one with a built-in microcomputer system to set sewing speed, stitch width and stitch distance for precise finished sewing products