If you prefer the simplicity of a mechanical sewing machine: The Janome HD1000 is a worthy alternative to our computerized picks, though it comes with a few caveats. To assemble an initial list of models for potential testing, I consulted recommendations from publications such as Good Housekeeping and The Strategist, scoured Reddit and the forums on PatternReview. Some of the most useful feet include a clear-plastic foot, an edge-stitching foot, a buttonhole foot, a zipper foot, an invisible-zipper foot, and a blind-stitch foot for creating blind hems. I also admire your courage, if I were to undertake such a task with my own hair I fear things would end badly.

The one maddening flaw that I found is that its backstitch function is agonizingly slow if you (like myself and almost every other sewist I’ve ever seen) tend to take your foot off the pedal and stop your needle before going into reverse mode. If you’ve never touched a sewing machine before, we recommend trying one out at a dealer and purchasing in person. According to Superalloy Darkshine, if Garou, in his half-monster state and before starting to break his limiter during his fight with Darkshine, were to fight Atomic Samurai, the Hero Hunter would most likely die before being able to show any of his techniques.For the style I wanted I needed quite a high upside down v shape (as in the Audrey Picture) lined up with the edges of my eyebrows. The 3337 doesn’t even have a manual thread cutter, a small razor embedded into the side of the machine, which seems like the ultimate corner-cutting move. The Janome Arctic Crystal and the Singer 3337, which their respective manufacturers advertise as great entry-level options, are too simple for the purposes of this guide—to us, they felt like toys that sewists would grow out of quickly. You’ll find some nice accessibility features here, too, such as a sliding switch for adjusting the sewing speed. Less necessary stitches include options such as little daisy-chained rows of hearts—not as practical as, for example, a lightning stretch stitch but fun to play with and cute for decorative use or quilting.

Silencer's Blade [Galebreathe Exclusive] - Meleeing a 'Suffocated' opponent will extend the duration of the Suffocation. This group included sewing teacher Léana Lu of SewLeana, professional tailor and jeans-making queen Lauren Taylor, tailor and workwear designer Kelly Hogaboom, sewist and accessibility advocate Samantha Waude, and sewing-ergonomics expert Rose Parr. If you have a higher budget and want a versatile sewing machine that’s easy to use but designed to last for years, we like the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960. You can remedy these aesthetic flaws by fiddling with the stitch length, but we were surprised to see that the buttonholes were less than polished by default.When I inevitably jammed the thread (some things never change, no matter how experienced you become), I had the opportunity to test how easy or difficult it was to remove the machine’s needle plate and clean out the ruins of the bobbin casing. And the health benefits of having a hobby, regardless of what it is, have been documented time and time again. For larger projects like garments or quilts, an attachable extension table is helpful to keep the fabric from slipping around.

It’s possible to sew a buttonhole using a bar-tack (essentially a very dense zigzag), but for a uniform buttonhole that’s the exact right size for your button of choice, a clean automatic buttonhole function is a lifesaver, sparing you the time and frustration that you might spend with a more manual application. Mirage Clone [Flamecharm Exclusive] - Successfully dodging leaves a heat mirage clone that sets enemies that swung at you on fire. All together, these things make it an easy recommendation for anyone looking to pick up their first sewing machine. Gale Dash [Galebreathe Exclusive] - After Dodging an attack successfully, your next dash will be a Gale Dash.

Atomic Beeline Slash (アトミック一文字斬, Atomikku Ichimonji Zan; Viz: Atomic Straight Slash): Atomic Samurai does many slashes akin to an Atomic Slash and converges them into a single point slash with his sword in an overhead strike, slicing his opponent. Note too that this machine is louder than most others we’ve tested, and it’s the subject of controversy in sewing forums like Reddit’s r/sewing, where some people accuse Singer of simply slapping its recognizable name on a subpar machine.