Beginner-friendly sewing machines for any home project
For projects of all sizes. (Volha Flaxeco via Unsplash/)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 hand sewn, either—doesn’t mean it has to be a major challenge. Here are our favorite beginner-friendly models, perfect for someone who has never heard of a bobbin or tried to glue a patch into the knee of their jeans.The amateur-hour choice you’ll want to keep using. (Amazon/)The Brother XM2701 is a truly excellent sewing machine that offers the rare combination of expert-level quality and a beginner-friendly interface. An automatic needle threader is just one of the features that make this machine perfect for the uninitiated. What’s more, its 27 different stitch patterns and six sewing feet (the metal piece that holds the fabric down as you sew) make it a perfect...