Sewing is having a major moment. More of us are cottoning onto the fact that arts and crafts make for great stress relief and skill building. Still, it doesn’t matter how many fabric swatches you ...

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.

Annie Phillips shares six easy steps to help first-timers get started with their sewing machine Annie is renowned for her sewing, advocacy in sustainability and crafting inspiration. She won BBC's ...