When you're learning a new skill, a mistake or two is inevitable. It's all part of the learning curve. But even a skilled seamstress can fall victim to the dreaded skipped stitch or broken needle, or ...

Alto hopes to solve the problems of the traditional sewing machine, problems that usually mean it’s gathering dust instead of helping us reuse old clothes. If you own a sewing machine, chances are ...

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 ...

Treadle sewing machines work as well as electric models, if not better …. without electricity. They’re also inexpensive, $10.00 to $40.00 (I bought mine for $25.00, in good shape). With proper care ...

Dear Problem Solver: To go is a Universal sewing machine in a three-drawer cabinet. It’s an older machine, just oiled, polished and in good working order. In addition to regular and zigzag stitching ...

Dear Problem Solver: I’d like to be considered for the Universal sewing machine offered by E.T., West Bridgewater. It would come in handy for me because my machine is no longer working. Thank you.

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 ...