Whether you have a basic sewing machine making simple straight stitches or an advanced computerized sewing machine that does everything you can think off, there are still many sewing machine accessories that can make your sewing experience so much more fun and enjoyable.



Some important accessories are:

•Extra bobbins for your sewing machine - once you load a bobbin with a commonly used color such as black or white, you can keep it loaded and ready for use at a moment's notice. There's no reason to have only one bobbin for your sewing machine when these accessories cost very little and are usually sold per 4 or 5 a small bag. Simply make sure you purchase the bobbin accessory that is correct for your sewing machine make and model.

•A selection of needles in different sizes – it is important to use the right size needle suitable for the fabric you are using. You will use a much thicker size needle for heavy curtain material than you would for a delicate lacy fabric. It also helps to have some spare needles at hand just in case you break one.

•Another accessory that is important is a selection of presser feet. One presser foot simply will not do everything you want to accomplish. A quilting presser foot and a free movement presser foot are good choices when building your sewing machine accessories set. These presser feet are reasonably inexpensive and will increase your capabilities immensely.

•Lighting is also a very important sewing machine accessory. You can't sew well if you can't see well and bright, natural-tone light is the only way to ensure your eyes work at their best. Some sewing machines have a light accessory attached or that can be added and this is ideal for close up work. Adding an arc lamp that allows the light source to be moved to exactly where you need it is an inexpensive and effective way to save yourself from eye strain.

•Multiple spool holders can be added to many sewing machines. While only one thread source at a time is usually utilized in the stitching, the other spools of colors you will use in a project can sit atop the sewing machine as a sewing machine accessory to keep you from searching for the right color thread when you want to move to the next step. Sewing machines that have extra holes near the thread holder are the ones that provide the ability to add this handy accessory feature. The cost is nominal and, if you love to be organized every minute, you'll appreciate the fact that all your materials are at hand.

•Some other essential sewing machine accessories are a stitch remover, seam ripper, tracing items, measuring tools, pins, sharp scissors (small and large) and marking pens.

•Sewing machine accessories extend to include your spool organizers and other storage equipment. Often the sewing chair or stool that you select will have storage space inside, making this a valuable sewing accessory. Plastic stacking drawer systems are great tools for getting organized. A table protector for laying out material to be cut can protect your wood table surface while preparing fabric for the project.

There are many sewing machine accessories that make sewing even more fun than before. While modern sewing machines don't require accessories like the button hole attachment any longer, there are other practical and useful accessories you'll want to add to your sewing room. New innovations appear every day, so keep up with the newest in sewing machine accessories.