Sewing Machines for Beginners

Hi! Welcome to my site. My name is Erin and this site has been a labor of love for over two years now. In that time, I’ve reviewed over 45 sewing machines and built up over 2000 comments from people just like you who are trying to figure out which machine to buy.

It’s not an easy task, that decision making process, is it? There are so many different brands and models, so many that are similar, and prices range all over the board. On top of that, we all have different needs. A quilter needs one set of stitches and accessories while a seamstress needs another.

How do you find the best one for you?

That’s what I hope to help you figure out. I dig into each machine so thoroughly that it takes me days to understand all of the features. I visit local sewing stores to conduct a live demo. I’ve even purchased some to try them out at home. Then, I assemble the information together with as much care as I can manage and put it on this site.

I’ve also built some tools to help you do some comparisons more quickly. There’s a page listing all of the machines I’ve covered as well as a wizard tool you can use to compare up to 3 machines side by side.

Best of all – if you have a question, post a comment and I’ll answer it as quickly as I can.

Good luck in your search!

Sincerely,

Erin

A selection of the top rated sewing machines for beginners:

Brother PC-420 PRW Sewing Machine

294 Built-In Stitches
Beautiful Utility, Decorative, Cross, Satin, and Font Stitches
13 Presser Feet
Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine
Drop-Feed Dog Lever
Speed Control Slider
Programmable Thread Trimmer
Start/Stop Button

Read the review: Brother PC-420 PRW Sewing Machine

Janome Magnolia 7330 Sewing Machine

30 Built-In Stitches
4 Presser Feet
Automatic Needle Threader
Jam-Proof Bobbin System
Free-Arm Sewing
Drop-Feed Dog Lever
Computerized Controls
Start/Stop Button
One Step Buttonholes

Read the review: Janome Magnolia 7330 Sewing Machine

Singer 7258 Sewing Machine

100 Built-In Stitches
8 Presser Feet
Programmable Needle Up/Down
Automatic Needle Threader
Free-Arm Sewing
Twin Needle Capable
13 Needle Positions

Read the review: Singer 7258

Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine

60 Built In Stitches
Adjustable Stitch Width & Length
7 Presser Feet (including Walking Foot)
One Touch Start/Stop Button
Automatic Needle Threader
Free-Arm Sewing
Adjustable Thread Tension
Variable Need Position

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Read the review: Brother CS6000i

Brother CP6500 Computerized Sewing Machine

60 Built-In Stitches
7 Presser Feet
Quick-set, Drop-in Bobbin
6 Point Feed Dog
Drop-Feed Dog Lever
Free-Arm Sewing
Horizontal Thread Delivery
Reverse Button

Read the review: Brother CP6500 Sewing Machine

Not sure where to start?

Check out the sewing machines comparison page for beginners. Any machine with a detailed review is listed on that page.

You can sort the list by features important to you or by consumer rating. You can also filter the list down by price, brand, or feature and compare just a few sewing machines at a time.

From there, dig into our detailed sewing machine reviews of any listed model and look at various options side by side.