Sewing Machines

8 of the best sites for researching or buying sewing machines. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Vintage Kenmore Sewing Machines, Quilting, Knitting Patterns)

1. Singer Sewing Machines - Official site of Singer, a leading manufacturer of sewing and embroidery machines. Find information on Singer electronic sewing machines, commercial grade sewing machines, compact sewing machines, used factory refurbished sewing machines and sergers, along with replacement parts and industrial products. Instruction manuals, free designs and projects and sewing resources also featured. You can buy accessories, notions and books on the site, but in order to purchase a machine, you’ll need to enter your zip code and find a dealer near you. (www.singerco.com)

2. Sewing Machines at Joann.com - Joann fabric and craft stores feature a variety of reasonably priced sewing machines from Singer, Brother and White along with commercial grade sewing machiens, embroidery machines, used factory refurbished machines, sergers and quilters. Some products include customer reviews and many ship for free. (www.joann.com)

3. Sewing Machines at eBay - More than 8,000 new and used sewing machines up for auction or immediate sale here. The large selection includes computerized sewing machines from Brother and Singer, industrial sewing machines, embroidery machines and antique sewing machines pre-1930. Sewing machine parts available elsewhere on the site. (shop.ebay.com)

4. Sewing Machines Plus - Top sewing machine brands for sale here including Brother, Singer, Simplicity, White and Janome. Featured are embroidery machines, industrial sewing machines, quilting machines, used factory refurbished machines and child sewing machines. plus bobbins, needles, and many other notions and accessories. Free shipping on orders over $199. (www.sewingmachinesplus.com)

5. Sewing Machine Reviews & Rankings at ConsumerSearch.com - The top 5 “best reviewed” sewing machines based on reviews from other sources are featured here, along with specs, photos, prices, and what to look for. Machines from Kenmore, Brother, Singer, Bernina and Pfaff make the list. The full report is available, which looks at basic machines, electronic machines, computerized machines and embroidery machines. (www.consumersearch.com)

6. International Sewing Machine Collectors Society - Features information on vintage sewing machines including history, how much your old sewing machine may be worth, restoration tips, events and a machine gallery with information on dozens of manufacturers like Singer, White, Sears and Pfaff. (www.ismacs.net)

7. DIY Design: High Tech Sewing Supplies - High tech sewing supplies are featured in this October 2009 blog post including the computerized Brother Quatro 6000D, “the Porsche of sewing machines,” along with an iPhone sewing app, a washaway stabilizer for embroidery or applique, and smart fabrics, like temperature-controlled textiles. (www.stylelist.com)

8. Sewing Machine Owner Finally Found His Niche - October 2009 article profiles an Augusta business owner and his sewing machine shop, which mingles faith (there are Christian symbols on stickers on his sewing machines) and business. The article discusses his take on the popularity of embroidery machines and computerized machines, problems with sewing machines, and other details of his life and business. (chronicle.augusta.com)

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