The Sewing Machine Guide: Tips on Choosing, Buying and Refurbishing

by John Giordano

A guide intended to clarify the reader's choice of a new or used sewing machine. It includes step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance and focuses on information that will not become out of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561582204
• ISBN13: 9781561582204
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Fun and informative

O.K., so some of the information may be outdated, but in the main this is an excellent overview of sewing machines, what they are, what they should do, what you might want when purchasing one, and how to go about shopping for, purchasing, then maintaining your own sewing machine. In a breezy style which doesn't even pretend to be void of judgement, the author manages to convey his own love of the sewing machine, and his enthusiasm for the care and feeding of same. I am enjoying this book so very much, and whatever is factually outdated is probably the website listing, and the other sorts of timely material he includes. I for one love this book and hope it undergoes a revision at some time. The very fact that he has opinions and is willing to share them makes this book very different in the general "how-to" milieu, where quite frankly there is far too much generalization to find useful where products are concerned. I would rather have his opinions, then sift them with a few others to come up with something useful. BUY this - you will enjoy it, especially if you are like me - one who appreciates sewing machines for who they are, and who likes the machines better than the sewing!

The truth about sewing machines!

I got this book a couple of years ago when I wanted to update my sewing machine. (The 1960 Singer had about 160,000 miles on it.) The book showed me how to recognize quality in a sewing machine, and convinced me that the precision European machines from the days before computers are the real gems. I bought two of the high-rated ones, for far less than I would have spent on a new machine. I love them both - I am so glad this information was available.

Unique and very useful book about buying a sewing machine

I checked this book out from the library because it looked helpful in my quest to update my sewing machine. I liked it so much I bought a copy for myself to keep as a reference. The book covered everything I needed to consider before buying a new or used machine or whether to buy another one at all. The book is well organized and gave wonderful inside information from a person who, having repaired sewing machines for years, knows about all the makes and models. It did not appear to be biased toward one manufacturer or the other. If you are thinking about upgrading or replacing your machine, this book is very useful.

A comprehensive, well-written guide to the market.

Mr. Giordano has done an excellent job of leading consumers though the confusing maze of today's sewing machine market. Easy to read, educational and entertaining. Recommended highly if you are interested in becoming educated in the sophisticated world of sewing machines. An unexpected bonus - he's funny! Anyone would be well advised to purchase this book before buying.