Best Sewing Machine for Beginner Costume Makers (2026)

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Choosing a sewing machine for costume making can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re sewing tricky fabrics like Lycra, chiffon, satin, or sequins. In this video, I share the best sewing machine tips for beginners, whether you're sewing belly dance costumes, dancewear, or DIY performance outfits.

You’ll learn what features actually matter in a sewing machine for costumes, which beginner-friendly machine I used for years, and why I now love my Singer Quantum Stylist 9960. I’ll also show you the most important thing that affects your sewing results (hint: it’s not the machine…).

If you struggle with skipped stitches — especially when sewing stretch fabric — this video will help you choose the best sewing machine for beginners, a machine that handles dancewear, and the one that fits your budget and sewing goals!

❤️ What's in this video:
0:00 Which sewing machine should I buy?
0:38 Part 1 - What to look for
1:39 Part 2 - Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
3:30 Part 3 - The most important thing

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