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Best Sewing Machines for Beginners

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Brother CS6000i Computerized

Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine
  • 968 recommend this (89%)
  • 1082 reviews from 10 sources
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Brother XL2600i

Brother XL2600i
  • 255 recommend this (89%)
  • 285 reviews from 3 sources
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Brother 1034D Mechanical

Brother 1034D Mechanical Sewing Machine
  • 621 recommend this (95%)
  • 654 reviews from 8 sources
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89

Brother 50-Stitch Limited Edition Project Runway

Brother 50-Stitch Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine, CE5500PRW
  • 61 recommend this (91%)
  • 67 reviews from 1 sources
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84

Brother LS-2125 Mechanical

Brother LS-2125 Mechanical Sewing Machine
  • 325 recommend this (76%)
  • 427 reviews from 16 sources
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Brother XL-2600 Mechanical

Brother XL-2600 Mechanical Sewing Machine
  • 164 recommend this (91%)
  • 180 reviews from 8 sources
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92

Brother Computerized Sewing And Embroidery Machine

Brother Computerized Sewing And Embroidery Machine, SE-400
  • 87 recommend this (93%)
  • 94 reviews from 3 sources
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Brother PC-420

Brother PC-420
  • 64 recommend this (98%)
  • 65 reviews from 4 sources
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Janome Hello Kitty 11706

Janome Hello Kitty 11706 Sewing Machine
  • 67 recommend this (92%)
  • 73 reviews from 3 sources
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Brother SE-350

Brother SE-350
  • 35 recommend this (83%)
  • 42 reviews from 3 sources
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Brother 80-Stitch SQ9000

Brother 80-Stitch Sewing Machine, SQ9000
  • 50 recommend this (91%)
  • 55 reviews from 1 sources
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Brother ES2000 Computerized

Brother ES2000 Computerized Sewing Machine
  • 90 recommend this (80%)
  • 113 reviews from 5 sources
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Brother XL-3500

Brother XL-3500
  • 124 recommend this (86%)
  • 144 reviews from 4 sources
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87

Brother SE-270D Computerized

Brother SE-270D Computerized Sewing Machine
  • 253 recommend this (81%)
  • 311 reviews from 10 sources
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88

Singer 1507

Singer 1507
  • 33 recommend this (80%)
  • 41 reviews from 4 sources
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SINGER SEWING CO. Simple 23-Stitch 2263

SINGER SEWING CO. Simple 23-Stitch Sewing Machine 2263
  • 92 recommend this (64%)
  • 144 reviews from 1 sources
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88

Singer 7442 Mechanical

Singer 7442 Mechanical Sewing Machine
  • 58 recommend this (77%)
  • 75 reviews from 8 sources
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Singer CE-100 Futura Computerized

Singer CE-100 Futura Computerized Sewing Machine
  • 54 recommend this (55%)
  • 98 reviews from 6 sources
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Brother XL3750 Mechanical

Brother XL3750 Mechanical Sewing Machine
  • 84 recommend this (79%)
  • 106 reviews from 6 sources
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Singer Confidence 7469

Singer Confidence 7469
  • 11 recommend this (69%)
  • 16 reviews from 1 sources
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Read the Wize buying guide
Wize Buying Guide for Beginners


If you're new to sewing, it's important to pick a machine that will be functional and easy to use but still allow you room to grow. Sewing machines range from the simple to the extraordinary, and even beginner sewers have great choices. Today's basic sewing machines come with lots of automated technology to make them easier than ever.


There are machines on the market that handle all sorts of simple and complex projects, from making clothes to quilts and embroidery, so think about what you'll want to do with your sewing machine. The latest sewing machines have automated needle threaders, which eliminates the strain of hand-threading. Many offer instant bobbin drop-in features as well so that you are always sure the bobbin is inserted properly. Today's sewing machine technology eliminates the initial frustration and allows you a faster start on the projects you've been dying to try.


Computerized sewing machines are starting to replace traditional mechanical machines and feature a large selection of stitches to choose from, even in inexpensive models. A one-touch sewing feature will let you to set a fixed rate that helps with tasks like sewing on buttons. Special needles and sewing platforms can be configured for wide or narrow projects, making it a cinch to embroider, quilt or sew on anything from a baby’s onesie to a queen-sized blanket. Sewing is a valuable skill, so make sure you invest some time and thought in selecting a machine that's right for you!


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