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beginner buyingBest Sewing and Embroidery Machine for BeginnersMost beginners should start with a sewing-and-embroidery combo machine only if they want both garment construction and stitched designs. Choose by embroidery field size first: a 4 x 4 inch field is enough for learning and small monograms, while a 5 x 7 inch field is the practical minimum for shirts, larger patches, gifts, and fewer early upgrade regrets.Read the full guide
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