sewing machines and sewing classes

[leeanne1407]

FIRST QUESTION! i really want to get into sewing so been looking at a few machines, i really want to get one with an instructional dvd with it as im no use with just reading a book then doing it better if i see how its done first
Brother XL-2120 and BROTHER XL2620 has anybody got one or used one before are they any good? what one would you recomend

SECOND QUESTION! anybody know of any classes in north lanarkshire or even recomend some good books on learning to sew

THANKS IN ADVANCE

Ask in a wool shop or sewing shop for classes.

check out youtube

thank i hadnt even thought of youtube till the other night their is some really good ones on their

Brother are good. I have the cheap one from Argos (about £70) and it's fine. I did drool over one in a local shop that was about £215 and fantastically gorgeous, but decided I couldn't justify it.

Most sewing shops will offer classes, just ask.

I only make simple things like cushion covers and bags, but I have had admiring comments at DS's nursery about his bag there that I made, and the sewing is wobbly as anything on it!

Rhian the sewing is never perfect on shop bought items either unless you buy couture.

i think you might be setting a new trent in nursery bags now.