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Best Sewing Machines for Beginners

If you are just starting out I highly recommend checking out these products

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  • 1
    Brother CS5055PRW
    329.00
    Electronic114.99
    50
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in5 1-step buttonhole
    Quietest machine around.
    SearchBrother CS5055PRW
  • 2
    Brother CS6000i
    449.00
    Computerized144.99
    60
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-inAutomatic buttonholer
    Lightweight, very good for moving around, quiet and runs smoothly.
    SearchBrother CS6000i
  • 3
    Brother Designio Series DZ2400
    599.00
    Computerized244.53
    185
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in8 styles built-in buttonholes
    130 sewing machine stitches and 55 alphanumeric stitches.
    SearchBrother Designio Series DZ2400
  • 4
    Brother SE400
    531.40
    Computerized231.43
    70
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in
    Has 70 decorative designs, 120 frame pattern combination, 4 lettering fonts.
    SearchBrother SE400
  • 5
    Brother XL2600i
    149.99
    Mechanical79.99
    25
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in1-step auto-size buttonholer
    Includes lamp for work area and built-in free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves.
    SearchBrother XL2600i
  • 6
    Brother XM2701
    170.00
    Mechanical94.01
    27
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in1-step buttonholer
    Quality stitches, works great with lightweight fabrics.
    SearchBrother XM2701
  • 7
    Brother XR9500PRW
    479.00
    Computerized158.99
    100
    Automatic needle threader
    Quick setup bobbin8 auto-1-step buttonholes
    Has 55 unique built-in alphanumeric stitches for lettering and basic monogramming.
    SearchBrother XR9500PRW
  • 8
    Janome 2212
    249.00
    Mechanical139.00
    12
    Automatic needle threader
    Push-pull bobbin winder4-step buttonhole
    Simple in setting-up, lightweight, suitable for heavy and light.
    SearchJanome 2212
  • 9
    Janome DC2012 Décor
    699.00
    Computerized449.00
    50
    built-in needle threader
    See-through bobbin cover with one touch release button1 step 3-style button hole system (works with automatic sensor)
    Computerized direct stitch selection buttons.
    SearchJanome DC2012 Décor
  • 10
    Janome Jem Gold 660
    399.00
    Mechanical199.00
    12
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in4-step buttonhole
    Lightweight and compact (weigh 12 pounds)
    SearchJanome Jem Gold 660
  • 11
    Janome Magnolia 7318
    299.00
    Mechanical239.00
    18
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in 4-step buttonhole
    Handy carrying handle, can handle thick and heavy fabrics.
    SearchJanome Magnolia 7318
  • 12
    Singer 2259
    129.00
    Mechanical85.79
    19
    Automatic needle threader
    Automatic Bobbin WindingAutomatic 4-step buttonhole
    Straight stitches come out perfect.
    SearchSinger 2259
  • 13
    SINGER 4411
    249.00
    Mechanical119.99
    11
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in with clear view coverAutomatic 4-step buttonhole
    Has a powerful motor for heavy use. Easy to keep fabric under control.
    SearchSINGER 4411
  • 14
    Singer 4423
    269.99
    Mechanical126.88
    23
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-inAutomatic 1-step buttonhole
    Less number of decorative stitches. Extra-light sewing speed of 1100 stitches per minute.
    SearchSinger 4423
  • 15
    SINGER 7258
    299.99
    Computerized165.99
    100
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-inSix styles of fully automatic one-step buttonholes
    Received Women's Choice Award 2013 for America's Best Home Sewing Machine.
    SearchSINGER 7258
  • 16
    SINGER 8763
    299.99
    Computerized167.99
    30
    Automatic needle threader
    Drop and sew bobbin system2 fully automatic 1-step buttonholes (touch button)
    Can handle a variety of fabrics from light to thick.
    SearchSINGER 8763
  • 17
    SINGER 9960
    699.00
    Computerized322.99
    600
    Automatic needle threader
    Top drop-in13 styles fully automatic one-step buttonholes
    Has a stitch editing capabilities. With extension table and hard cover.
    SearchSINGER 9960
  • 1
    Brother CS5055PRW
  • 2
    Brother CS6000i
  • 3
    Brother Designio Series DZ2400
  • 4
    Brother SE400
  • 5
    Brother XL2600i
  • 6
    Brother XM2701
  • 7
    Brother XR9500PRW
  • 8
    Janome 2212
  • 9
    Janome DC2012 Décor
  • 10
    Janome Jem Gold 660
  • 11
    Janome Magnolia 7318
  • 12
    Singer 2259
  • 13
    SINGER 4411
  • 14
    Singer 4423
  • 15
    SINGER 7258
  • 16
    SINGER 8763
  • 17
    SINGER 9960