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Sewing Machines

Recommended sewing machines for beginners to advanced users to tackle any project.

As a sewing instructor and sewing machine technician I am frequently asked for recommendations on sewing machines for both beginner and advanced users. The machines listed below are a few of my favorites, in a range of prices, based on my experience with how well they perform, reliability, and features.

Beginner & Intermediate

Sewing machines for beginners to learn on and build their skills, and intermediate users who want more features.
Digital Sewing Machines

This first set is digital sewing machines that come with a wide range of stitches, functions and also have speed control. Speed control can be beneficial for beginners who haven't yet mastered controlling the speed with the foot pedal, or when you're working on projects that require a consistent, slower speed.

Janome 740DC Bernette B37 Juki HZL-70HW Brother CS7000X
Mechanical Sewing Machines

This second set of beginner and intermedite sewing machines is all mechanical for when you don't need the features of digital machines and can sometimes be found at a lower price.

Janome HD1000 Bernette 35 Singer 4423 Janome 2212

Intermediate & Advanced

Take your sewing to the next level with robust sewing machines that are packed with features.
Bernette B77 Juki Exceed F600 Janome 3160QDC Janome HD3000

Specialized

Select machines with specialized functions, like straight stitch only or embroidery.
Janome 1600P-QC Straight Stitch Juki TL-2010Q Straight Stitch Juki TL-2000Qi Straight Stitch

Serger & Coverstitch

Janome 1000CPX Coverstitch Juki Pearl Line MO-655 Serger Juki MO-654DE Serger

Industrial

Juki DDL-8700 Lockstitch