Finding the right sewing machine can unlock a trove of creative possibilities. Even for a beginner, if you intend to develop your sewing skills, it pays to buy one that gives you scope to experiment.

Of course affordability is relative; it still retails for about £500. This isn’t expensive for a sewing machine with its mid-to-high range specifications, but it’s certainly not a budget pick.

After losing two family members close to her heart, Cambria Harris is finding her path to healing from trauma through art and sewing.

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