--- {"type":"list","title":"Best Sewing Machines for Beginners","listId":2589,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners","visibleItemTotal":17,"creator":{"id":"WrightEm","name":"Emily Wright","url":"https://listium.com/@WrightEm"},"stats":{"views":460,"likes":1},"category":"hobbies & interests / arts & crafts","publishedAt":"2016-04-11T23:50:17.635Z","updatedAt":"2016-04-11T23:50:17.635Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Model","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"List Price","type":"Number","format":"decimal"},{"id":3,"name":"Type","type":"Selection","multi":false},{"id":2,"name":"Amazon Price","type":"Number","format":"decimal"},{"id":4,"name":"Built-in Stitches","type":"Number","format":"integer"},{"id":5,"name":"Threader","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":6,"name":"Bobbin","type":"Selection","multi":false},{"id":7,"name":"Buttonholer Feature","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":8,"name":"Additional Information","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":9,"name":"Google","type":"Calculated","format":"search_link"},{"id":10,"name":"Image","type":"Image"},{"id":11,"name":"Shortlist","type":"Symbols","format":"tick_cross"}]} --- # Best Sewing Machines for Beginners By [Emily Wright (@WrightEm)](https://listium.com/@WrightEm) 460 views · 1 like Published 11 April 2016 · Updated 11 April 2016 Category: hobbies & interests / arts & crafts If you are just starting out I highly recommend checking out these products ## Items ### 1. [Brother CS5055PRW](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/0/brother-cs5055prw) Item ID: `0` - List Price: 329.00 - Type: Electronic - Amazon Price: 114.99 - Built-in Stitches: 50 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: 5 1-step buttonhole - Additional Information: Quietest machine around. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Brother+CS5055PRW+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mh8dfjhaolnbhbxpttvh.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 2. [Brother CS6000i ](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/1/brother-cs6000i-) Item ID: `1` - List Price: 449.00 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 144.99 - Built-in Stitches: 60 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: Automatic buttonholer - Additional Information: Lightweight, very good for moving around, quiet and runs smoothly. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Brother+CS6000i+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/prx3wfaefzbblfec58yz.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 3. [Brother Designio Series DZ2400 ](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/2/brother-designio-series-dz2400-) Item ID: `2` - List Price: 599.00 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 244.53 - Built-in Stitches: 185 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: 8 styles built-in buttonholes - Additional Information: 130 sewing machine stitches and 55 alphanumeric stitches. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Brother+Designio+Series+DZ2400+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vb7fdcrrr2diad4hknrt.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 4. [Brother SE400 ](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/3/brother-se400-) Item ID: `3` - List Price: 531.40 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 231.43 - Built-in Stitches: 70 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: - - Additional Information: Has 70 decorative designs, 120 frame pattern combination, 4 lettering fonts. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Brother+SE400+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wwpehkzwpprpyz3pin2u.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 5. [Brother XL2600i ](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/4/brother-xl2600i-) Item ID: `4` - List Price: 149.99 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 79.99 - Built-in Stitches: 25 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: 1-step auto-size buttonholer - Additional Information: Includes lamp for work area and built-in free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Brother+XL2600i+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/j4tu3yph13ohzsdxdzoo.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 6. [Brother XM2701](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/5/brother-xm2701) Item ID: `5` - List Price: 170.00 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 94.01 - Built-in Stitches: 27 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: 1-step buttonholer - Additional Information: Quality stitches, works great with lightweight fabrics. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Brother+XM2701+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hcblc0khio6x4bwcgcto.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 7. [Brother XR9500PRW](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/6/brother-xr9500prw) Item ID: `6` - List Price: 479.00 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 158.99 - Built-in Stitches: 100 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Quick setup bobbin - Buttonholer Feature: 8 auto-1-step buttonholes - Additional Information: Has 55 unique built-in alphanumeric stitches for lettering and basic monogramming. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Brother+XR9500PRW+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oddshgnirkqrimnh67dn.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 8. [Janome 2212](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/7/janome-2212) Item ID: `7` - List Price: 249.00 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 139.00 - Built-in Stitches: 12 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Push-pull bobbin winder - Buttonholer Feature: 4-step buttonhole - Additional Information: Simple in setting-up, lightweight, suitable for heavy and light. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Janome+2212+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zcxs6e152asfbkrbirb5.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 9. [Janome DC2012 Décor ](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/8/janome-dc2012-dcor-) Item ID: `8` - List Price: 699.00 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 449.00 - Built-in Stitches: 50 - Threader: built-in needle threader - Bobbin: See-through bobbin cover with one touch release button - Buttonholer Feature: 1 step 3-style button hole system (works with automatic sensor) - Additional Information: Computerized direct stitch selection buttons. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Janome+DC2012+D+cor+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lszqx1lw5ymardubikbx.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 10. [Janome Jem Gold 660](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/9/janome-jem-gold-660) Item ID: `9` - List Price: 399.00 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 199.00 - Built-in Stitches: 12 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: 4-step buttonhole - Additional Information: Lightweight and compact (weigh 12 pounds) - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Janome+Jem+Gold+660+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/imm4uwbijkceknrwda4u.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 11. [Janome Magnolia 7318](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/10/janome-magnolia-7318) Item ID: `10` - List Price: 299.00 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 239.00 - Built-in Stitches: 18 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: 4-step buttonhole - Additional Information: Handy carrying handle, can handle thick and heavy fabrics. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Janome+Magnolia+7318+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vtxio5yz34kfhfmat666.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 12. [Singer 2259](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/11/singer-2259) Item ID: `11` - List Price: 129.00 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 85.79 - Built-in Stitches: 19 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Automatic Bobbin Winding - Buttonholer Feature: Automatic 4-step buttonhole - Additional Information: Straight stitches come out perfect. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Singer+2259+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ho5fg8mabcrntaplwqo5.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 13. [SINGER 4411](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/12/singer-4411) Item ID: `12` - List Price: 249.00 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 119.99 - Built-in Stitches: 11 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in with clear view cover - Buttonholer Feature: Automatic 4-step buttonhole - Additional Information: Has a powerful motor for heavy use. Easy to keep fabric under control. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20SINGER+4411+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lazfmfpf5v8cn1lwxilj.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 14. [Singer 4423](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/13/singer-4423) Item ID: `13` - List Price: 269.99 - Type: Mechanical - Amazon Price: 126.88 - Built-in Stitches: 23 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: Automatic 1-step buttonhole - Additional Information: Less number of decorative stitches. Extra-light sewing speed of 1100 stitches per minute. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20Singer+4423+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yh8txwv1p333asvfctas.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 15. [SINGER 7258 ](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/14/singer-7258-) Item ID: `14` - List Price: 299.99 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 165.99 - Built-in Stitches: 100 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: Six styles of fully automatic one-step buttonholes - Additional Information: Received Women's Choice Award 2013 for America's Best Home Sewing Machine. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20SINGER+7258+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jud6mkosotvvgce3tkov.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 16. [SINGER 8763 ](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/15/singer-8763-) Item ID: `15` - List Price: 299.99 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 167.99 - Built-in Stitches: 30 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Drop and sew bobbin system - Buttonholer Feature: 2 fully automatic 1-step buttonholes (touch button) - Additional Information: Can handle a variety of fabrics from light to thick. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20SINGER+8763+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vkc0mwj0jngqtuc7ts3n.jpg) - Shortlist: - ### 17. [SINGER 9960](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2589/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners/16/singer-9960) Item ID: `16` - List Price: 699.00 - Type: Computerized - Amazon Price: 322.99 - Built-in Stitches: 600 - Threader: Automatic needle threader - Bobbin: Top drop-in - Buttonholer Feature: 13 styles fully automatic one-step buttonholes - Additional Information: Has a stitch editing capabilities. With extension table and hard cover. - Google: [Search](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=!google%20SINGER+9960+sewing+machine) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/omj4z9gxrz3tykvetjmh.jpg) - Shortlist: -