Big bag sewing machine

I remembered the Stegosaurus costume my mom made for halloween one year, an impossibly complicated stretch of triangles stuffed with synthetic fluff atop a gray bodysuit (we didn’t yet know about Dinosaurs with feathers, thankfully). I remembered all of the ’70s clothing she made herself to save money and look fantastic anyway. I remembered how much she cared, and how this act of crafting was the physical manifestation of that love. What gift is more personal than a piece of clothing that won’t fit anyone else?

Moreover, these machines are generally simpler to operate than their electronic or computerized counterparts. While technology has undoubtedly advanced the sewing machine industry, some sewers prefer the straightforward nature of mechanical machines. The manual controls allow users to have more direct engagement with their project, fostering a deeper connection to the craft.

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