Imagine the sight of a torn sweater and the appreciation experienced when a family member takes the time to sit in front of a sewing machine to put these torn pieces back together again. The machine itself is quite attractive, too, with a sleek, modern style that you won't want to hide away in a closet.
Husqvarna Viking Jade 20 The Husqvarna Viking Jade 20 is surprisingly affordable given its features and quality, with 29 needle positions, drop feed teeth, and plenty of eye-catching decorative stitches. It costs more than an absolute beginner might want to spend, perhaps, but for those who are looking for a step-up model, it's definitely one to consider. īernina 330 For the creative types who don't want to be constrained by pre-set stitches, the Bernina 330 is a good fit thanks to a generous 30-stitch memory. It also boasts helpful safety features to protect both you and it, including a presser foot sensor that won't let the machine operate when the foot is up. Pfaff Smarter 260C The Pfaff Smarter 260C does indeed live up to its name, from the incredibly simple direct stitch selection to the tie-off button that makes finishing a snap. The brand retains a number of fans, however, and if you're one of them, these two are worth a look. Finally, we kept two Singer models, the Singer Quantum Stylist and Singer 4423, even though many criticize Singer for a decline in quality. But we still like the Janome DC5100 and its wide range of features, including the needle up/down memory and its top-notch tensioning that works with all kinds of sewing thread. It's a great value for the cost and offers an extra 10 built-in stitches over the previous model and 10 presser feet to the earlier version's nine. The MOD-19 is still a good choice, however, especially for absolute newbies who might become overwhelmed with too many choices and settings.Īs for top picks, we've added the updated version of the CS6000i, the Brother CS7000i. This latter is budget-appropriate for many beginners but has more features than you'd find on even less expensive machines, like the Janome MOD-19. We've opted to remove the now-discontinued Janome Magnolia 7318 at this time, as well as the Brother Project Runway, which has, perhaps ironically, become harder to find than the Brother Project Runway Limited Edition. Overall, some newer models offering greater diversity of features (without sacrificing practicality or user-friendliness) displaced a few of the more basic beginner-friendly machines previously included in this selection, which are still well-represented here. Because of this added bang for your buck, we moved this one several spots up the list as well. The Singer Quantum Stylist model included in our previous list was pulled in favor of a slightly different version of the same machine, the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960, which has most of the same handy features and then some, and is available for a fraction of the price of the previous model. We fleshed out the list with some slightly different choices that still offer versatility and efficiency, including the computerized Janome 4120QDC and the Brother SE600, a combination embroiderer. With all three Janome models included in our last ranking having been discontinued, we introduced a newer entry-level machine from the company, the Janome 2212, in place of the comparably user-friendly MOD-19, which shares many of its same useful features.
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