A selection of the top rated sewing machines for beginners:

Brother PC-420 PRW Sewing Machine

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

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

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

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

One of the best online sewing machine deals you can buy!

Read the review: Brother CS6000i

Brother CP6500 Computerized Sewing Machine

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.

Sewing Machine Compare Button2

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