Students looking for free access to crafting machines can go to the Knowledge Lab in WALC. Worktables, sewing machines, Risograph printers, and much more draw students looking to save money.

Finding the right sewing machine can unlock a trove of creative possibilities. Even for a beginner, if you intend to develop your sewing skills, it pays to buy one that gives you scope to experiment.

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Of course affordability is relative; it still retails for about £500. This isn’t expensive for a sewing machine with its mid-to-high range specifications, but it’s certainly not a budget pick.

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