A sewing machine is a fantastically useful thing to own, but too often sewing machines end up languishing in a closet because something wasn't working quite right the last time you tried to use it.

Not gonna lie: Sewing is a little intimidating. All those needles flying and fabric billowing—not to mention the seemingly complicated machinery—can be scary for someone who's never even attempted to ...

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