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Now you can fixed that rip in your favorite shirt yourself.

Every so often, I come across an Instagram post of someone wearing something they've sewn themselves. Not only is that SUPER impressive, but considering how pricey clothes shopping and cleaner visits can get, it doesn't sound like a bad hobby to take up, am I right? If you've ever fancied yourself a Project Runway wannabe, but like me, have no clue what you're doing, consider the Singer 1304 Start Sewing Machine.

The Singer 1304 is perfect for beginners, and it's pretty inexpensive too. Right now, it's even on sale for $50 off! Let's be real: There's no need to invest in expensive machinery if you're just getting started.

This sewing machine includes six built-in stitches (many machines only come with the basic zigzag and straight selections). It also comes with a built-in light, making it easy for you to see all the teeny-tiny stitches in your pattern.

If you're not ready to sew an entire outfit just yet, you can use this machine to stitch up holes in your clothing, fix the hemming on a pair of pants, or do other easy-to-tackle DIY projects. You can even find a bunch of tutorials using this exact machine on YouTube.

It also comes with an automatic bobbin system (that's the little cylinder that holds your thread). The automatic system allows the the bobbin to immediately stop turning when it's completely filled, preventing you from overfilling it and jamming the thread (I trust that this is a real problem for you more experienced sewers out there).

The sewing machine is pretty compact, so you don't have to worry about building an entire sewing station at home. Instead, you can bring it out when you need to use it, and simply store it away in a closet when you're done.

There's never a wrong time to pick up a new hobby, and right now you can get the Singer 1304 Start Sewing Machine on sale for $149 at SewingMachinePlus.com.