Armed with a keyboard and a mouse, you can seek out fashion inspiration, get information about sewing machines, sergers and other equipment, shop for patterns and fabric, download embroidery designs and most importantly, share ideas and advice with others who share your interests. The Internet lives up to its name, linking dozens of organizations together, and sharing ideas and actions that will keep sewing alive and well as the millennium approaches. The following are great launching points. If you're thinking about purchasing a new machine, the Web is a great place to start your research. You'll find detailed product information plus listings for local dealers where you can take a test drive.
Many manufacturers also provide on-line tech support or free software downloads.
You get input from the machine owners to brand-specific bulletin boards, all from the comfort of your own home.