How to Choose a Sewing Machine | Beginner Sewing 101| LYDIA NAOMI

If you are a beginner and want to know which beginner machine will be best for you, you have come to the right place! I am comparing 8 popular and well rated machines mostly under $300 USD from Singer, Brother and Janome. This is everything you’ll need to know to equip you to shop for a machine with confidence! (not sponsored)

If you buy all three you get the Milkmaid Dress/Blouse Sewing Pattern with it :)

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[LydiaNaomi]

Sewing Machines I mentioned :)
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[brendaweaver]

Thank you Lydia. I am a newbie at the age of 73 and choosing to sew simple and only sew for my granddaughter,

[tonyp]

I'm a guy, not interested in sewing, but trying to determine which machine to purchase for my wife. And I must say, I actually enjoyed this vid. Good job, girl!

[liviachan]

Thank you for the video! I’m a professional sewer who just started in 2020. At first I bought the Singer 4432 just because it was so popular and it says “heavy duty”. But apparently it’s not really heavy duty since the body still made by plastics. I broke mine after 1 year due to my high intensity use, I brought it to the service center many times but no use.

After that I bought an industrial sewing machine, and boy oh boy, my life pretty much changed 👍 So fast and so reliable. Will never go back to portable sewing machine 😂 (I still bought another janome portable solely for the zigzag and buttonhole function).


Ps: a friend of mine own the Janome HD1000 and it’s very sturdy!! She often sews leather with it and it seems like it goes well. So I recommend that one if you’re looking for a heavy duty portable sewing machine!

[angelam.johnson]

You’re the only channel that’s shows us a comparison chart of sewing machines. Others channels just talk. Thanks for the in-depth tutorials I have a clear idea of what I want to buy. Thanks

[IssaSia]

Hello Lydia!! This video is 2 years old, again I'm a late comer! But may
I just say you have a great channel, love your communication skills, and
love your content as a beginner sewer I'm happy to stumble on this channel
and would be following your vlogs!

Im not a skilled but it's been my dream to have a sewing machine that finally
got it from my daughter who bought me one for my 66th birthday! This machine
really is a great treasure to have on my retirement that I now have all the time
in the world to sew my own clothes, make my own home essentials personalized!
Well this at least is my goal in having this machine!

Got a Singer heavy duty 4432 and wow it's way too complicated than the vintage
sewing machine that my mom had!! So Im starting to learn how to use it! And
thank you Lydia, now I got someone to turn to for FYI!
Be watching more of your videos! Thank you!

[tHaHxr]

4:05 Always have to remember, those cheap 100-200$ second hand machines were at the time the cost of 3-4 monthly wages! That's of course why they are made so well and stood the test of time.

[xanderquinn]

I just did a sewing 101 class and was the only person with a front loading bobbin. I was constantly behind because my thread kept coming out. No one else had this problem. Y’all it ain’t worth it 😅

[chriskennedy]

I work in construction - specifically, concrete form foundations. For a long time I've been wanting to learn how to make alterations - hem, take in waists, add pockets for tools for both pants and shirts.

Because of the inspiration I've received from Lydia, I've finally started on the road to learn some of these skills ... starting with her recommendations for a sewing machine.

I suspect I'm going to end up going further than alterations because sewing is both skill and art - offering the enjoyment and fulfillment of real accomplishment.

I'm definitely a fan of Lydia!! God bless.

[michaelastraub]

Hi Lydia,
This series of sewing 101 is fantastic! As a beginner sewer I would love to hear you talk through basics such as thread tension and foot pressure and what they should be set to for different fabrics and so on ...

[omnibcateng]

Ok ok so let me say that I almost burst into tears but more about that later! I am finally at a place where I want to learn how to sew. My Abueluta and my mom sewed all the time every Easter as a child my brothers and I modeled clothes made by them. My mom gave me her sewing machine a year ago because we had to clean her apartment because she was going to a hospice to suffer the ravages of cancer and meet her maker in the afterlife. The tears I almost cried were for the fact that my mothers name was Lydia. I always wanted to learn how to sew and she always would say I have to teach you but you are so busy. But now I want to carry on the legacy. So I can make things for my children and teach them too. This is art and a skill set worthy of having! Thank you in advance for your lessons!

[val]

You explained everything in simple terms for someone who has no clue where to start, thank you so much!

[stephaniecesar]

Just wanted to say that I’m extremely indecisive (especially when I’m spending money) and this video and your chart definitely helped me make a decision 💖 thank u !

[blaholtzen]

I have been thinking about getting a sewing machine for years and this video was so helpful in getting past the feeling of being overwhelmed by the options. 🙏

[UnsolicitedThoughtsOfARose]

I splurged a bit on my first machine. I have sewn all my life with my grandma on her machines and such but now that she has moved away I took maybe a 5 year break and wanted to start again! I got a Juki Hzl-LB5100 and I love it! My local sewing shop where I bought it let me have an hour lesson on any questions about the machine and such. I don’t have use of my legs so I sew exclusively with the button controls a big part of choosing my machine.

[leahcampbell]

Wow, I can’t thank you enough for a very informative video. For the past week I’ve been researching sewing machines and I wish I would’ve come across this video at the beginning of the week. From my previous research I was thinking of the Singer heavy duty 4452, and I’m so happy to see that it makes it onto your list of excellent machines, it’s given me so much more confidence to go ahead and buy it. I’m an intermediate sewer and I have an old Kenmore sewing machine right now.
Happy sewing 🧵🪡

[lq.bleach]

Recently moved out so I can't use my mom's machine anymore. Just looking at all the options left me super overwhelmed so this video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much! ☺️

[sabinegray]

I love this vid, you put it together so coherently it’s very clear your qualified to speak on the topic, give advice and instruction. Thanks so much! I’m excited to get into my 374th hobby 😂🎉

[KoolKatKaleb]

This is first video I've seen from Lydia but if it all stands up to the quality of this then wow! Fantastic.

[__Vox__]

Thank you! My machine broke and I was convinced in my head I now would upgrade to the singer heavy duty. Now I am sure :)