Hello and welcome to the best of sewing machines
When looking for the ideal sewing machine, it can take forever to find a sewing machine that fits your needs.
Today there are so many to choose from, and every year there are over 50 new models coming onto the market and many of them are offering new and useful features and some are just remodels of the same old stuff in a slightly different design.
So as a consumer it can become really confusing trying to find the right sewing machine that will fit your needs.
In this buying guide I will be showing the best of sewing machines in the following categories
- Dressmaking and Soft Furnishings
- Heavy Duty Sewing Machines
- Sewing Machines for Craft and Embroidery
I will be talking about the features that you need and some of the nice fun features to have but may not be necessary for your sewing projects.
But one thing is for sure and that there’s something out there for everyone.
Many of the sewing machines can go into more than one category, but at the end of the day the choice is yours. I have put together the best for purpose.
Dressmaking and Soft Furnishings
If you are planning on using your sewing machine a lot and in particular for dressmaking then the middle-of-the-range model is probably a good idea.
The price range can vary from £200 up to £800, but a good middle ground could look more like £300 to £500.
For the more advanced sewer and for constructing a complex garment, then a sewing machine with more features.
Here are my top tips for choosing a great sewing machine that will suit your needs.
You should look for a sewing machine with a free arm. Most sewing machines will have them but they are going to be a must for sewing anything with sleeves and pockets.
Look for a machine with an over locker stitch feature because this will not only make your work look more professional but will neaten seams and hems. But if this will make choosing your machine more costly that you can also use a close-set zigzag stitch instead.
It you are thinking of working with heavy fabrics, then you will need to look for a relatively sturdy machine that will be able to work with heavy and thick fabrics so that it will not keep getting stuck when you are sewing.
Choose a sewing machine that offers a wide range of machine feet, such as:
- Zigzag foot
- Blind hem foot
- Concealed zipper foot
- Hem foot
- Buttonhole foot
- Automatic threading
- Built-in stitches
These will all come in handy for your dressmaking and soft furnishing projects. If you are look to use a wide range of stitches, then you should consider a computerised sewing machine, this will then take the guesswork out of selecting the right stitch length, tension and width for the range of stitches.
Janome 5027843500288 MC8900QCP Sewing Machine
Product Description
Janome 8900QCP Sewing and Quilting Machine
This sewing machine is ideal for large quilting projects and craft and home furnishing projects.
It is big and powerful sewing machine that weighs 12kg and can reach speeds of up to 1,000 stitches per minute. Along with the speed they have kept the stitch quality at the forefront with a built-in AcuFeed system for precise fabric handling and an easy change needle plate that will enhance your straight stitch performance.
It comes with a 9mm stitch width and long arm that will enhance your creativity.
Product Features
- Weight: 12kg
- Fully computerised
- Memory stitch and Alphabet combinations
- 900 plus build-in stitches
- Maximum speed controller
- Programmable needle up/down
- Lock stitch feature
- Start and stop button
- Auto 1-step buttonhole (11 styles)
- 3 built-in fonts
- Automatically threads needle
- Easy bobbin set
- Easy bobbin winder
- Remote thread cutter port
- Automatic thread cutter
Cons
You will need to purchase add-on for using larger spools of thread
Pros
It is an easy to use sewing machine such as choosing stitches
Comes highly recommended by other purchasers’
Janome Atelier 3 Computerised Sewing Machine
Janome Atelier 3 Computerised Sewing Machine
Janome Atelier 3 fully computerised sewing machine has a clear LCD screen that makes selecting the large selection of stitches much easier. It comes with a range of 120 stitches which includes 7 auto 1 step buttonhole and alphabet.
LED lighting that will help you to see the true colours of your work. The bobbin is easy to set along with the needle threader and the auto thread cutter, all of this put together will make your sewing experience much easier and more enjoyable.
Product Description
- Programmable needle up and down and a lock stitch feature and the stop and start button
- Automatically will thread needle and cut thread
- Automatic cutter on the bobbin winder and easy bobbin set
- Fully computerised with memorised stitch and alphabet combinations
- Maximum speed controller
- Automatic one step buttonholes which comes in seven styles, (7mm stitch width)
- 120 built-in stitches
- The Features
- Powerful – Up to 820 SPM
- Large arm and bed space 210mm (8.24”)
- Fully computerised
- Free Arm
- 7mm stitch width
- 120 stitches which include 2 built-in alphabets, European Accented and Cyrillic Letters
- Automatic 1 Step buttonholes (7 styles)
- LCD Touch Screen
- Easy set jam proof drop-in bobbin
- Variable stitch length and width
- Automatic tension control
- Memorised stitches and alphabet combinations
- Start over function
- Superior feed system (SFS+)
- Drop feed for freehand work
- Built-in needle threader
- Scissor button for auto thread cutting
- Maximum speed controller
- Programmable needle up and down
- Automatic lock stitch feature
- Start and stop button
- Twin needle capability
- 4 white led lights
- Adjustable foot pressure
- Cloth guide
- Quick snap on feet
- Semi-firm case
- Multi-language
- Worldwide voltage
- Instructional DVD
What I like about this sewing machine
I like the fact that it takes the thinking out of the thread tension control because it does this automatically. This has always been a puzzle to me and for some reason I could never get my head around the thread tension thing, so this feature really stood out to me.
I also like the auto thread cutter, this function just saves time and messing around. Along with the quick snap on feet.
It comes with world-wide voltage and an instructional DVD.
Silver Viscount 1045 Computerised Sewing Machine
Silver Viscount 1045 Computerised Sewing Machine
Product Description
- 110 stitch patterns
- 1 step button hole – automatic
- Convertible free arm
- Auto needle threader
- Metal internal frame
- Weight: 5.67kg
- Hard case
- Quilting table
- Easy to use manual
Silver Viscount 1045 Computerised Sewing Machine features a LCD information screen which will make stitch selection easier and it details the stitch lengths and widths. The machine screen shows you which of the presser feet you should be using, along with other useful prompts.
You will get a total of 110 stitch patterns, which include 7 buttonholes and eyelet stitches. It as an easy to follow threading diagrams and a pattern selection list, that are available on two handy pull-out reference plates.
The instruction manual is easy to follow and this machine is good value for the price you will pay.
The easy to use functions and the automatic functions makes using this machine much easier and faster to use.
PROS
Easy screen selection
Screen shows you which of the snap on presser feet to use
Quilting table if available for bigger projects
CONS
Nothing that comes to mind.
Janome Atelier 5 Computerised Sewing Machine
Product Description
- Fully computerised
- Free Arm
- 9mm stitch width
- Powerful – up to 1000 spm
- Thread cutter
170 stitches, including 4 built-in alphabets, 9mm capital letters, numbers, European Accented and Cyrillic letters.
Janome Atelier 5 Computerised Sewing Machine comes fully computerised and has an incredible 91 needle positions and an easy change needle plate, which will enhance the straight stitch performance.
It is packed with 170 stitches which includes 10 auto 1 step buttonholes and a power speed of up to 1,000 SPM.
Comes with multi-language feature and worldwide voltage.
Janome Atelier 5 Computerised Sewing Machine Features
- Fully computerised
- Free Arm
- 170 stitches including 4 built-in alphabets, 9mm Capital letters, numbers, European Accented and Cyrillic Letters
- 10 styles of auto 1 step buttonholes
- LCD Touch Screen
- Pattern Elongation – Up to 5 times
- Powerful speeds – up to 1,000 SPM
- 9mm stitch width
- Easy set jam proof drop-in bobbin
- Automatic tension control
- Variable stitch length and width
- Memorised stitch and alphabet combinations
- Start over function
- Superior Feed System (SFS+)
- Drop feed for free hand work
- Built-in needle threader
- Easy change needle plate
- Auto thread-cutter (scissors button)
- 6 White LED Lights
- Quick snap on feet
- Cloth guide
- Start/stop button
- Auto-lock stitch feature
- Programmable needle Up/down
- Maximum speed controller
- Semi firm case
- Adjustable knee lifter
- Remote thread-cutter port
- Twin needle capability
- Multi-Language
- Worldwide voltage
- Instructional DVD
Pros
Comes with multi-language feature
Worldwide voltage
Janome Memory Craft 1600PQC Sewing Machine
Product Description
- Fully computerised
- 9” Large Arm Space
- Fast straight stitch – up to 1600 SPM
- Knee Lifter
- Extension table
Janome Memory Craft 1600PQC Sewing Machine is part of Janome professional series and is industry quality.
It is a dedicated straight stitch machine and comes with an aluminium body and designed with a longer arm that will provide you with 50% more working space than other sewing machines.
This sewing machine is a powerhouse with a high powered motor which can sew up to 1600 stitches per minute, which makes it twice as fast as many other sewing machines. It is designed for those bigger projects around your home such as furnishing, bridal wear and quilting and they have designed it with a flatbed for this purpose.
It also offers a variable foot pressure, a built in needle threader, a knee lifter, and a speed control lever, a needle up/down memory key, dual lights and a unique automatic thread cutter and larger extension table and you can even wind a new bobbin whilst you are sewing, along with an industrial quality tension control.
The Janome Memory Craft 1600PQC Sewing Machine is designed for the really serious sewing enthusiast who is looking for precise quality straight stitching at double the normal speed.
Janome Memory Craft 1600PQC Sewing Machine Many Features
- Weight: 11.5kg
- Extension table
- Soft cover
- Knee lifter
- Adjustable foot pressure
- Fully computerised
- 9” Large arm space
- Fast straight stitch – up to 1600 SPM
- Independent bobbin winding
- Industrial style rotary hook
- Variable stitch length
- Superior feed system (SFS)
- Automatic needle threader
- Automatic thread cutter
- Maximum speed controller
- Programmable needle up/down
- Standard Accessories
- Standard foot
- Cloth guide
- Narrow hemmer foot
- Needles – HL Type needles
- 4 metal bobbins
- Oil
- Screwdriver
- Lint brush
- Spool net
- Large spool cap
- Large extension table 24” x 16”
Janome Memory Craft Horizon 14000 Sewing Machine
Product Description
- Computerised professional sewing machine
- Embroidery and quilting machine
- Easy to use
- Adjustable ACU-View magnifier with on screen editing
- Automatic thread cutter
Janome Memory Craft Horizon 14000 Sewing Machine is designed for the more experienced sewer who love to work on a variety of projects.
It comes with an electronic knee lift, automatic needle threader and the patented ACUFeed fix system, 91 needle positions and a one-step needle plate converter, which are only some of the features that will give you a good sewing experience.
You can get started in a few quick easy steps. The LCD colour touch screen is easy to navigate around and is laid out in a user friendly format and the sewing assistant will walk you through any sewing task that you may have trouble with.
It comes with a vast range of designs and 400 built-in stitches including 13 step buttonholes and 350 built-in embroidery designs with a high embroidery speed of up to 1000 SPM, also included is a 150mm alphabet and couching designs for 3D effects.
Janome 5027843500271 MC8200QCP Computerised Sewing Machine
Production Description
Janome 5027843500271 MC8200QCP Computerised Sewing and Quilting Machine is one of the new generation of their long arm models. This is a great sewing machine for the price.
It comes with a 280mm (11”) arm space right of the needle and total arm length of 440mm (17”), this machine is ideal for bigger projects and yet is equally suited for precision sewing.
Sewing speeds of up to 1,000 stitches per minute it is a really powerful sewing machine.
With its built-in AcuFeed system that will give you precise fabric handling and an easy change needle plate to enhance your straight stitch performance.
The computerised features make it easier to use and the 9mm stitch width give an added creative options.
Janome 5027843500271 MC8200QCP Computerised Sewing and quilting Machine Features
- Weight: 12kg
- Fully computerised
- Sewing speed up to 1,000 SPM
- Memorised stitch and alphabet combinations
- Automatic thread cutter
- Automatic needle threader
- 9mm stitch width
- Maximum speed controller
- Programmable needle up/down
- Lock stitch feature
- Start / stop button
- Automatic 1-step buttonholes (10 styles)
- 200 plus built-in stitches
This sewing machine is well built and comes with a good amount of accessories.
The machine is as you would expect from Janome, well built and well stocked with accessories. It comes fully computerised with really useful automatic functions that makes using it a lot easier. It also comes with storage space to place commonly used accessories, such as bobbins, needles, and feet slots.
The DVD instruction manual is very handy and useful to watch and on top of that you will also get a comprehensive book of instructions which is organised in an easy to read way, such as which is the right foot to use for the right job.
This sewing machine is designed for easy use and you will find it easy to load bobbins and feed fabric through and easy to sew with.
Some of the stitches will automatically lock which is useful and makes sewing much easier.
Selecting stitches is really easy and when you choose the mode and then the stitch that you want and it will tell you which foot you will need for that job. It will also show you the shape of the stitch that you have chosen.
This is also the process for choosing the alphabet or shapes. You can then press the memory key and move onto the next step. You can also select a mirror image for these stitches. How cool is that.
The dual feed option is available for some of the stitches but not all.
The lighting is designed to be almost shadow less. The speed control is very responsive and you can start off slowly and then build up speed with ease.
Another good feature is that you can select to have the needle up or the needle down when you have stopped sewing.
I would highly recommend this sewing machine.
Brother Innovis NV1100 Sewing Machine
Product Description
- Automatic needle threader
- 5 styles of lettering (Upper and lower case)
- 140 built-in stitches
- 21cm (8.3”) work space
- 1 step buttonhole with 10 styles
Brother Innovis NV1100 Sewing Machine is one of Brother’s most affordable long arm sewing machine. It includes advanced features and is ideal for larger quilts and home sewing projects.
It can handle all types of materials /fabrics such as silk, denim and soft leather. It is a top loading computerised sewing machine.
The good thing with this sewing machine is that it is well balanced for sewer at different levels from beginners to the more experienced sewer.
The Brother Innovis NV1100 Sewing Machine has 140 built-in quilting, utility and decorative stitches and 10 automatic one step buttonholes for more creative projects.
You can save your own decorative stitches to the sewing machine’s memory and with the direct stitch selection you can easily key in the stitch number that you require.
You will also get 5 Lettering styles, 210mm work space. LCD screen showing stitch details and more.
Cons
It does not come with an extension table.
Singer 7463 Confidence Sewing Machine
Product Description
- 7mm maximum stitch width
- Automatic tread tension
- Automatic one step buttonhole
- 30 stitches including 9 utility
- Thread cutter
- Built-in accessory storage
- Top drop-in bobbin
- Touch button reverse
- Twin needle option
- Glare free sewing light
- Snap on presser feet
- High presser foot lift
- Electronic speed control
- Weight: 7.5kg
- Built-in carrying handle
Singer 7463 Confidence Dewing Machine has a top drop-in bobbin for easy use and smoother running. It has a horizontal thread holder for a smooth thread flow without jumping and snagging.
The Singer 7463 Confidence Dewing Machine is a semi-automatic sewing machine.
Singer 7463 Confidence Dewing Machine Features
- Weight: 7.5kg
- Colour: Pink and white
- Semi-automatic
This sewing machine is easy to use and comes with a range of stitches including button holes and embroider stitches. As sewing machine go, it is worth the money
It is not the most attractive of sewing machines but it is easy to use and gets the job done, all said and done it is a good little sewing machine.
With this machine I would say do not judge a book by its cover because this sewing machine is easy to use and although semi-automatic the drop-in bobbin and auto needle threader will help you to glide along with your sewing projects and most importantly you will be able to get going as soon as you take it out of the box.
Toyota Oekaki Renaissance Sewing Machine
Product Description
- 50 built-in stitches fully computerised
- Drop-in bobbin
- Automatic buttonholes with 3 styles
- Oekaki free motion embroidery
- 5mm width control
- Stitch length
- Super jeans function
- Full range of sewing feet
- Storage compartment
- Easy to use
Toyota Oekaki Renaissance Sewing Machine is an attractive looking sewing machine and is dedicated to free-motion embroidery home sewing.
You will be able to really get creative with this sewing machine and draw your designs directly onto fabrics and using the art of free-motion embroidery stitching you can create your own unique designs that you can place on your quilting, dressmaking, home furnishings and much more.
The Toyota Oekaki Renaissance Sewing Machine is much more than just a sewing machine. You can really get creative with this machine. Because it is heavy duty and you can work with heavy fabrics and all the denim range of fabric. You can also control the width of the stitch on your free motion sewing projects.
Toyota Oekaki Renaissance Sewing Machine has a tacking feature which can save time on larger sewing projects. It is also great for sewing layers of fabrics such as when quilting.
The added bonus with this lovely looking sewing machine is that it can take any type of thread, especially the really thick threads. It comes with a walking foot and many embroidery stitches. It is also a very powerful sewing machine and will surely get many of the more difficult sewing projects done and it is easy to use.
It also has a storage compartment located at the front of the machine.
Cons
The foot pedal could be more in line with the quality of the sewing machine.
Elna Experience 580 Sewing Machine
Product Description
- Top loading sewing machine
- 120 stitch selections
- 7 buttonhole styles
- Sewing speed up to 820 SPM
- Automatic thread cutter
- Automatic de-clutch bobbin winder
- Automatic tension control
- Speed control slider – for intricate work
- Large arm space 21cm
- Strong needle penetration on all fabrics
- Superior feed system (SFS)
- Touch panel LCD Screen
Elna Experience 580 Sewing Machine is a computerised sewing and quilting machine suitable for both beginners and more experienced sewers and quilters.
It has the ability to sew through different types of material/fabrics from delicate to the toughest.
You will get a wide range of features with the Elna Experience 580 Sewing Machine including 120 high quality stitches with 7 one step buttonholes and 3 styles of alphabets.
The LCD information screen shows the selected stitches and the stitch length and width which are fully adjustable.
It also features a seven piece feed dog mechanism, automatic thread cutter, automatic needle threader, a slide speed control and comes complete with a semi-flexible cover.
Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400QCP Sewing Machine
Product Description
- Fully computerised
- Weight: 13kg
- Speed up to 1060 SPM
- Memory stitch and alphabet combinations
- 350 built-in stitches plus 4 styles of alphabets and numbers
- Automatic one step buttonholes (11 styles)
- 91 needle positions
- Maximum speed controller
- Programmable needle up / down
- Lock stitch feature
- Start / stop button
- Stitch composer
- Full colour touch screen
- AcuFeed feeding system
- Automatic needle threader
- Easy to set bobbin
- Easy bobbin winder
- Automatic thread cutter
- Remote thread cutter port
- Electronic knee lifter
- USB port
- Retractable light over sewing area
Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400QCP Sewing Machine provides both speed and precision for perfect sewing results. Sewing speeds up to 1060 SPM. It also come with one of the biggest long arm models.
The arm length is an impressive 280mm (11”) and is also a powerful sewing machine with great stitch quality.
The built-in AcuFeed system gives you more precise fabric handling and an easy to change needle plate to enhance straight stitch performance. Along with a 9mm stitch width and stitch composer this is one of the most unbeatable long arm sewing machines.
Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400QCP Sewing Machine Accessories
- Standard foot
- Rolled hem foot
- Zipper foot
- Satin stitch foot
- Satin stich foot – open toe
- Blind hem foot
- Overcast foot
- ¼ “seam foot
- Darning foot
- Professional ¼” seam foot
- Free motion closed tow QC
- Free motion open toe QO
- Free motion zigzag AV
- Dual feed foot (twin) VD
- Automatic buttonhole foot
- Button sewing foot
- Foot control
- Professional straight stitch needle plate
- Straight foot needle plate
- Cloth guide
- Instructional DVD
- Instruction manual
- Bobbins
- Screwdriver
- Power cable
- Foot control
- Knee lifter
- Large extension table
- Spool holder – small
- Spool holder – large
- Semi-flexible cover
- Seam ripper
- Quilting guide bar
- Spool holder – special
- Additional spool pin
- Lint brush
- Needles
- Touch panel stylus
Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Sewing Machine
Product Description
- 100 stitch electronic sewing machine
- Needle threader
- 1 lettering style
- Quick set drop-in bobbin
- Drop feed mechanism
- Start / stop button and speed control with also enables speed limiting
- Quick touch stitch selection
- Length and width adjustment
- Extra wide table
- Free motion embroidery foot
Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Sewing Machine has 100 stitches making it perfect for dressmaking, home furnishing and the free motion embroidery and quilting for your more professional projects and items.
This sewing machine is ideal for advanced sewers but if you are new to sewing and want a feature packed sewing machine then this will be ideal for you.
It comes with an extra wide table and free motion embroidery foot making it perfect for free motion embroidery and quilting.
The start / stop button and slide speed control will enable you to control the machine with your hands and without having to use the foot controller, which is included.
There is a needle threader that will help you with threading the needles and a quick set drop in bobbin and an automatic bobbin winder so that you will no longer have to wind your bobbins manually.
A LED light that you will never have to replace and the colour of your threads will not be discoloured with a yellow sheen like you may have with a traditional light bulb.
You will get a reverse sewing button that will enable you to easily lock your stitches off.
What Do You Get Your The Box?
- Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Sewing Machine x1
- Zigzag foot x1
- Overcast stitch foot x1
- Monogramming foot x1
- Blind stitch foot x1
- Buttonhole foot x1
- Zipper foot x1
- Button sewing foot x1
- Seam ripper x1
- Twin needle x1
- Extra spool pin x1
- Cleaning brush x1
- Set of needles x1
- Spare bobbins x1
- Screwdriver disc x1
- Foot control x1
- Free motion embroidery / quilting foot x1
- Wide table x1
- Dust cover x1
- Instruction guide and instructional DVD x1
Pros
The instructional booklet is pretty comprehensive and easily followed.
Semi-automatic threader works well.
Easy to use
Cons
There is no threat cutter
Singer 7470 Confidence Sewing Machine
Product Description
- Singer 7470 Confidence Sewing Machine
- Automatic needle threader
- Drop and sew bobbin system
- Drop fed for free motion sewing
- Twin needle control
- Automatic needle up / down
- Automatic thread tension
- 20 character memory capability
- Clear LCD screen
- 2 stay bright LED lights
- Free arm with built-in accessory storage
- 5 presser feet
- Needles
- Bobbins
- Seam ripper
- Dust cover
- 225 built-in stitches with alphabet stitch
- 7 one step buttonholes
- One touch stitch selection
Singer 7470 Confidence Sewing Machine comes with an automatic needle threader and drop and sew bobbin system and am impressive 225 built-in stitches which include alphabet and numeric stitches and three fully automatic one step buttonholes.
Twin needle sewing capability and adjustable stitch length and width. If you are a beginner or an advanced sewer you will be able to create one of a kind projects with ease.
Singer 7470 Confidence Sewing Machine also includes an LCD screen with push button stitch selection and lock stitch for securing decorative stitching and programmable need up / down for your quilting projects.
6 fully automatic one step buttonholes
Buttonhole sewing will become a simple process whilst giving you reliable results. You will get beautifully balanced buttonholes with each side sewn in the same direction.
Built-in Alphabet
Personalise you projects by adding a monogram, name and or phrase with the built-in block style alphabet.
Push-Button Stitch Selection
With a simple push of a button you can select a stitch as well as optimum settings for the width and length.
Automatic Tie-Off Function
With the automatic tie-off function you will be reinforcing the start and the ends of your seams when using straight stitch for a stronger stitch.
Exclusive Buttonhole Under plate
Singer 7470 Confidence Sewing Machine comes with a Singer developed system that will sandwich fabrics between a lower plate and the foot, this will ensure that you will get perfect buttonholes on multiple layers of fabrics as well as delicate and stretch fabrics.
Pros
Easy to use
Good for beginners
Cons
Not easy to clean away loose lint. Having to remove plate to clean.
The alphabet designs not that great
Font cannot be change you only get one design
Not as fast as some of the other sewing machines
More of a beginner sewing machine
What Do You Get In The Box?
- Singer 7470 Confidence Sewing Machine x1
- All purpose foot x1
- Zipper foot x1
- Buttonhole foot x1
- Satin stitch foot x1
- Blind hem foot x1
- Edge / quilting guide x1
- Pack of needles x1
- Bobbins x1
- Sppol felts x1
- Spool caps x1
- Auxiliary spool pin x1
- Screwdriver x1
- Seam ripper / lint brush x1
- Dust cover x1
- Instruction manual x1
Best Heavy Duty Sewing Machines
Sewing machines for heavy duty use for the home and professionals.
If you are planning to do large amounts of sewing and you will be using your machine a lot, then you will need to consider investing in a high-end sewing machine. This is especially the case if you are using your sewing machine for business.
A computerised model will benefit you in more ways than one. Particularly if a lot of your work will be repetitive, because you can program your stitch patterns.
You will need to make sure that the sewing machine that you choose will be able to handle the fabrics that you will be using.
Singer Simple 3229 Sewing Machine
Singer Simple 3229 Sewing Machine
Product Description
- 29 built-in stitches with 4 step buttonhole
- Easy threading and stitch selection
- Adjustable stitch length and width
- Heavy duty metal frame with built-in accessory storage
- Carry handle and soft dust cover
Singer Simple 3229 Sewing Machine is in the Singer simple range and has everything you need to start creating.
Also suitable for beginners, with its treading system and simple stitch selection. With this machine you can enjoy sewing for years to come.
29 Built-In Stitches
You will get easier sewing with better results which includes 6 basic stitches, 7 stretch stitches, 15 decorative stitches and one buttonhole.
Easy Threading
Threading directions are printed right onto the sewing machine for easy and time saving.
Interior Heavy Duty Metal Frame
You can experience skip-free sewing as the sewing machine will remain still.
Pros
Singer Simple 3229 Sewing Machine is ideal for beginners and those that work mainly with basic sewing.
Cons
Not ideal for sewing thicker fabrics like jeans
What Do You Get In The Box?
- Singer Simple 3229 Sewing Machine
- General purpose foot x1
- Zipper foot x1
- Buttonhole foot x1
- Button sewing foot x1
- Edge / quilting foot x1
- Pack of needles x1
- Bobbins x1
- Darning plate x1
- Large and small spool caps x1
- Screwdriver x1
- Seam ripper / lint brush x1
- Soft dust cover x1
- Instruction manual x1
- Foot control and lead x1
Singer Talent 3321 Sewing Machine
Singer Talent 3321 Sewing Machine
Product Description
- 21 built-in stitch patterns
- Automatic needle threader
- Automatic 4 step buttonhole
- Heavy duty frame
Singer Talent 3321 Sewing Machine is the perfect sewing machine for beginners. It includes automatic needle threader, quick and easy threading and top drop-in bobbin system, set-up is really simple and frustration free.
Singer Talent 3321 Sewing Machine key features
- 21 built-in stitch patters
- Automatic needle threader
- Automatic 4 step buttonhole
- Adjustable stitch length and width
- Top drop-in bobbin
- Snap-on presser feet
- Extra-high presser foot lifter
- Free arm
- Twin needle capability
- Up to 5mm stitch width
- Heavy Duty metal frame
- Automatic tension
- Automatic reverse
- Button sewing foot
- Buttonhole foot
- Variable needle positions
- Automatic presser foot
- Pressure control
- All-purpose foot
- Zipper foot
- Edge / quilting guide
- Thread spool caps
- Auxiliary spool pin
- L shape screwdriver
- Seam ripper / lint brush
- Spool pin felt
- Darning plate
- Soft sided dust cover
Singer Talent 3321 Sewing Machine is an easy sewing machine to use, such as, creating buttonholes and is great for beginners upwards. A solid and hardworking machine.
Bernina B550 QE Sewing Machine – Quilters Edition
By Europet Bernina
Bernina B550 QE Sewing Machine – Quilters Edition
Product description
The Bernina B550 QE Sewing Machine – Quilters Edition is great for your unique quilting creations. With the free motion sewing with the recessed feed straight stitch and zigzag stitching is completely controlled.
In this heavy duty quilters edition you will find included a foot base as standard. Stitch length is up to 5mm and you can adjust the stitch width up to 5.5mm or the needle position up to 11.
You can store your stitch information with ease on the LCD screen which show all the settings at a high resolution so that you will be able to see at a glance.
You will also be able to enjoy the multiple memory function, where you can store your changes. You can store up to 100 stitches.
Best Embroidery Sewing Machines
If you are planning on doing a lot of embroidery and you have a generous budget then you could consider a top of the range, computerised machine or a specialist embroidery machine. These have a wide range of pre-programmed patterns and settings and multi-coloured hoop embroidery patterns.
These sewing machines can deal with three colours of thread at the same time. If this is the type of sewing machine that you have in mind for your projects then be prepared to spend a little more for it.
You may also need a computer and a memory card if you intend to download further stitch programs.
Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Machine
Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Machine
Product Description
- 100 stitch electronic sewing machine
- Needle Threader
- 1 lettering style
- Quick set drop-in bobbin and drop feed mechanism
- Start / stop button
- Speed control which also enables speed limiting
- Quick touch stitch selection
- Length and width adjustment
- Extra wide table
- Free motion embroidery foot
Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Machine comes with a free motion embroidery foot which makes it perfect for all your free motion embroidery.
This sewing machine is an electronic sewing and quilting machine that features 100 stitches which makes this perfect for dressmaking, home furnishings, free motion embroidery and quilting and much more professional items.
The Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Machine is suitable for advanced sewers and those that are new to sewing and want a feature packed sewing machine.
Included you will get an extra wide table and free motion embroidery foot which as I have mentioned before makes this perfect for free motion embroidery and quilting.
There is a needle threader that will assist you with threading the needles and it as a quick drop in bobbin and an automatic bobbin winder so that you will not have to spend your time winding the bobbins manually.
LED lighting means that you will never have to replace it and you will be able to see your work without a yellow sheen or discoloured thread again.
Along with an instruction manual you will get a DVD which will make getting to know your new machine much easier and if you are a beginner then you will be off the mark in no time.
What Do You Get In The Box?
- Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Machine
- Zigzag foot
- Overcast stitch foot
- Monogramming foot
- Blind stitch foot
- Buttonhole foot
- Zipper foot
- Seam ripper
- Twin needle
- Button sewing foot
- Extra spool pin
- Cleaning brush
- Set of needles
- Spare bobbins
- Screwdriver disc
- Foot control
- Free motion embroider / quilting foot
- Wide table
- Dust cover
- Instruction guide and instructional DVD
The Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery / Sewing and Quilting Machine comes with loaded with features and has the ability to many sewing projects and the best thing is that it is easy to use.
Another good things about this sewing machine is that it has three controlled speeds which makes getting used to it even better.
Brother FS40 40 Stitch Electronic Sewing Machine
Brother FS40 40 Stitch Electronic Sewing Machine
Product Description
- 40 stitch electronic sewing machine
- Drop in bobbin and drop feed mechanism
- Start / stop button and speed control
- Quick touch stitch selection
- Length and width adjustment
- 5 x 1 step buttonholes
- Instructional DVD
The Brother FS40 40 Stitch Electronic Sewing Machine is an electronic sewing machine with 40 stitch feature with makes it suitable to many project such as dressmaking, home furnishing and more professional projects.
It is suitable to advanced / experienced sewers.
If you are new to sewing and want a sewing machine that is full of features then you should seriously consider this one.
You will no longer have to manually wind your bobbins because of the automatic bobbin winder and the 5 x 1 buttonhole will allow you to sew a perfect buttonhole every time.
Automatic stitch selection and length and width stitch control will make setting your machine for your projects much easier.
With the LED lightening you will not have to replace your lightbulb again and you will not have to look at discoloured thread or fabric that you can sometimes get with the traditional lightbulbs.
The Brother FS40 40 Stitch Electronic Sewing Machine comes with an instructional DVD that will help in getting your new sewing machine set up the way you like it.
NOTE: only plastic bobbins should be used in this sewing machine because if you use metal bobbins it will affect your stitch quality and in some cases you could damage the machine and make the warranty / guarantee invalid.
What Do You Get in The Box?
- Brother FS40 40 Stitch Electronic Sewing Machine
- Zigzag foot
- Overcast stitch foot
- Monogramming foot
- Blind stitch foot
- Buttonhole foot
- Zipper foot
- Seam ripper
- Twin needle
- Button sewing foot
- Extra spool pin
- Cleaning brush
- Set of needles
- Spare bobbins
- Screwdriver disc
- Foot control
- Dust cover
- Instruction guide and instructional DVD
Sewing Machine 404 by Quilting Special
Sewing Machine 404 by Quilting Special
Product Description
- 170 stitches
- Alphabet
- Quilting extension table
- Walking foot
- Hard case
- 13 feet
- 24 moon thread
- 5 scissors
- Extra accessories
The Sewing Machine 404 by Quilting Special is a very popular sewing machine and I think one of the reasons for this is because it is very easy to use and the functions are very user friendly.
Included is an additional complimentary feet: walking foot, zigzag foot, over locker foot, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, satin stitch, blind hem foot, straight stitch foot, narrow hemmer foot, cording and free hand embroidery foot.
13 different styles of automatic one step buttonholes, plus eyelet stitch. Interactive LCD display and a mirror image facility.
Electronic speed limiter with start / stop facility with or without foot control. Stitch elongation – extends satin stitches by up to 5 x the original length.
Stitch memory easily memorises the characters to stitch out words and numbers. Ideal for name tapes and more.
Capable of sewing any type of material / fabric, such as lightweight delicate to heavy denim.
The Sewing Machine 404 by Quilting Special is a quiet rotary anti-jam mechanism which delivers performance, precision and power required so that you can complete your sewing projects with minimum fuss.
20 stitches designed especially for quilters, the stitch length from 0 to 5mm and the width from 0 to 6mm. 5 different automatic buttonholes with 13 styles to choose from which automatically matches size of the button.
You can get perfect buttonholes in seconds, with each one exactly the same size as the other.
Electronic speed limiter sets the maximum speed that you are comfortable to work with. You have the option of either using the foot control to operate your machine or the start / stop control button.
Your Sewing Machine 404 by Quilting Special will automatically start slowly before reaching maximum speed that you have set with the speed limiter.
Pattern end selector, where you can select to automatically finish selected pattern to further enhance your creativity.
Automatic needle threader that makes it easy to thread your needle in seconds.
You can set the position of your needle when you have completed your stitch run. You can set it to stop in the up position or the down position.
Sliding speed control will let you control the speed of the machine, the good thing is that you can control it with either your foot or your hand by either using the foot control and by controlling it from the control panel.
Automatic de-clutch bobbin by simply clicking the bobbin winder into position and sewing mechanism is automatically released.
Drop feed for free hand embroidery. Drop the feed dogs, leaving you in full control, or you can use it traditionally for darning.
Free arm / flat bed for general sewing tasks, or remove the accessory box to begin free arm sewing, great for sewing sleeves and trouser legs.
A great sewing machine that comes with a load of extra useful accessories.
Janome Memory Draft 500E
Janome Memory Draft 500E
This is an embroidery only sewing machine
Product Description
The Janome Memory Draft 500E is an embroidery only sewing machine that offers professional style and design embroidery at home. It is capable of design of to 200 x 280mm.
It is designed to make embroidery easier and it is easy to embellish garments, furnishings and accessories.
The Janome Memory Draft 500E has a built-in embroidery unit offering you professional style embroidery. The full colour display screen tells you everything you need to know to get you started on your projects.
You can choose from one of the built-in designs and or you can download from the internet.
This model has a host of powerful editing features providing you with extensive creative opportunities.
You are able to flip, rotate, resize, edit or combine designs to make your project more unique.
When sewing your machine will automatically stop after sewing each colour in your design. You can then simply thread up the next colour and see your creation develop right before your eyes.
You can definitely have a lot of fun getting to know your embroidery machine and then have fun creating your new designs.
Creative Sewing Projects with computerised Machines by Hastings, Pamela J. (1998) Hardcover
I have picked this book because I thought that it would be helpful as computerised sewing machines are becoming more and more popular.
Creative Sewing Projects with computerised Machines by Hastings, Pamela J. (1998) Hardcover
Thank you for reading the Best of Sewing Machines
I have shown you the best of sewing machines that I have put into the following categories
- Dressmaking and Soft Furnishings
- Heavy Duty Sewing Machines
- Sewing Machines for Craft and Embroidery
Many of the sewing machines can go into more than one category, but at the end of the day the choice is yours. I have put together the best for purpose.
I have talked about the features that you need and some of the nice fun features to have but may not be necessary for your sewing projects.
But one thing is for sure and that there’s something out there for everyone.
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