TESTED: Best Sewing Machines for Beginners
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- Quick summary of each machine and where to buy them: link.threadsmonthly.com/begin...
I compared 56 beginner sewing machines and tested 7 of the best. My recommendations are the Brother innov-is A16 for hobby sewists, and the basic Brother Ls14s for people who only sew occasionally. Affiliate links below :) This video was not sponsored in any way, and I didn't receive any free gifts.
Top pick: Brother innov-is A16
- UK Amazon: amzn.to/3FIa6O7
Very similar:
- USA Sewing Machines Plus: shrsl.com/39n5c (almost identical, but it has 80 stitches)
- USA Amazon: amzn.to/3xhLVmL (more stitches and feet, but no 'lockstitch' ability and the needle threader's more fiddly)
- Canada Amazon: amzn.to/3DIxUAY (same as above)
Budget pick: Brother Ls14s
It's called different things around the world, like the L14s, Sm1400, Sm1704, Lx3817, Xm1010, RLX3817A, and Js1400.
- USA Amazon: amzn.to/3cGNW2l
- USA Michaels: rstyle.me/+-XxVeqhp_9lIcnkpLh...
- UK Amazon: amzn.to/3lQBYJc
- Canada Amazon: amzn.to/37tKkOQ
- Australia Amazon: amzn.to/3HL8Z2b
- India Amazon: www.amazon.in/Brother-Electri...
Bonus mid-range machine: Brother innov-is A150
- UK Amazon: amzn.to/3FDd6LH
All the other machines I tested are here: link.threadsmonthly.com/begin...
Note: I've included affiliate links, like Amazon ones, above. This means I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for using them :)
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Threading
01:59 - Fabric tests
05:01 - Noise
05:28 - Ease of use
07:50 - Dressmaking
10:42 - Quilting
11:41 - Travelling
12:13 - Quality
14:11 - The winners
15:48 - Buy these for your machine...
16:11 - BONUS 
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Quick summary of each machine and where to buy them: link.threadsmonthly.com/beginner-machine
I'm in the USA I don't see Brother Innovis A150 link is there a comparable model I can buy?
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Wow this video is god sent. You are AMAZING FOR THIS. Not even 5 seconds in and i already trust u with my life😂😂
Aww haha, thank you! From Sara :)
Wow. By far, the BEST sewing machine review on YT. Thorough with multiple criteria, primary sources and demos for two different kinds of projects. You also took into account your own skill and comprehension of the machine instead of bashing the Singer's buttonhole function. Also, you are the ONE reviewer who recorded the voice of repair shops. A most fair, rigorous approach, respectful of viewers and manufacturers. Respect.
Lovely review. I have had my Brother Innovis A150 for about 4 months now. Always had budget machines before. The difference is mind boggling. I actually rush through my housework to get into my sewing space and try something new each day! It's a beautiful quality machine. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Glad to hear you're loving the machine. Thanks for sharing your experience :) From Sara
Hii how was the a150??
@Shizuyamie I highly recommend it for anyone who doesn't see themselves wanting to pursue large quilting or embroidery full-time. It is a solid all round garment and home decor machine that has some amazing features like dedicated twin needle function, mirror image of decorative stitches, beautiful buttonholes and more.
@@suewalsh4216 woww thankyou so muchh🤩🥰
Hi! How is your machine working after almost a year? I'm thinking of buying my first machine and considering this model since I kind of have the budget and want to dive into making my own clothes. Would you say this machine is an overkill for a beginner?
The Singer begginer 1304 was my first machine. I got so stressed and anxious trying to learn how to thread it, bobbin and all. I didn't try sewing again for 5 years. Got a Brother XM2701 in 2020(?) and got the hang of threading it in around thirty minutes. The directions were clear and detailed, and even came with a DVD. 1304 is by no means a begginer machine, just a simpler one. I really hate how they market it for begginers when it's not begginer friendly.
Amazing! I've never seen such a fair & detailed review. Thank you SO much!
Great video, to the ppint informative yet not humdrum or repetitive. Thank you so very much for your efforts and time spent. Very well structured and edited.
This was undoubtedly the best video I’ve seen relating to beginner sewing machines! Based on this, I’ll be purchasing your recommended machine which is one I was considering prior to watching this. You’re such a talented young woman! May God continue to bless you.
You did a good job here. Kudos.
Brother did a very good job with all their computerised FS machines. I have one (FS155) and I LOVE it. Does everything right. I use it for sewing button holes, fashion accessories, decorative stitching and monogramming on sewing projects. It works well with the extra sewing presser feet i throw on it for many projects like ruffler foot, hem and lock foot, elastic foot etc.
Bottomline, I love Brother machines...they are easy to use and maintain, reliable and last for many years, have many stitch choices, easy to trouble shoot and make beautiful stitches always.
You have addressed all the issues one goes through, when intending to buy a sewing machine. Great video..greater effort!❤❤
You did such a great job at reviewing all the swings machine !✨
This is a really great video so much work you put in just for us 🥲
Wow this is one of the most informative videos I've seen on youtube regarding sewing machines. I currently own a singer simple and I've had so many problems with this machine - constantly having to rethread it, fabric jams, bobbin isues etc to the point where finishing a project feels impossible. I was worried that maybe I was just a bad sewer but seeing your video about some of the similar problems you ran into with another budget singer makes me feel better that it's not just me - I feel like these machines are not made very well. Thanks for making a super helpful video, I'm definitely going to look into switching to one of your recommendations.
Update - I recently bought a brother inovis and it is A MILLION times better. Yes it was way more expensive but it was completely worth it. I feel like my skills have improved significantly because now I can spend my time on actual sewing and construction instead of wasting so much time fixing jams and threading. Thank you so much for recommending this machine!
What an absolutely brilliant review and for all your work on testing - so very helpful! Thank you xxx
Thank you! From Sara :)
This was very thorough and super helpful and the production quality was great as well. Keep it up, you deserve more views!
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. From Sara :)
This video is absolutely brilliant - detailed and informative. Definitely one of the best videos on RUclips!
Thank you! From Sara :)
I purchased the Singer 3342 in 2020 and I love it. Since I was a beginner sewer, I watched countless videos on how to use the machine before it arrived in the mail. When I started sewing with the machine, I felt as if I had been using it for years. I have not had any issues with it. The buttonhole maker works great and I do not get skipped stitches on my machine. I just finished making a pair of pants using 16oz thick Terry Cloth fabric and a long sleeved ribbed top and they sewed up great. I think it's a good basic machine for beginners if you take the time to get to know it😊.
This is probably the best review of any, concerning whatever. Simply magnificent. Thank you for your tremendous expenditure of time, money and effort. I’m wishing you a million subscribers ASAP. I just became one. Cheers!
Amazing!!! I watched so many videos to help me find what I need and yours is the best. Thank you so much for putting all this information for us! Appreciated!
I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching! From Sara :)
Incredible video! I appreciate that so much care and effort was put into this video. Lots of love!!
This vid is of such high quality! Super impressed with the work you devliered here. Rare germ to find on yt these days :D
I am impressed with this video. Decades ago I reviewed computer gear for newsstand magazines so I know what goes into a major group test. The planning, organisation, testing, thinking, presentation, hassle, stress... there is far more to it than meets the eye. To do it this well is outstanding. Great job!
Wow! Thank you for all of the thoughtful (you’ve thought of everything), video. All of that research is very much appreciated! I now know what to purchase. ❤
Wow that was thorough! Thanks for sharing all the pros and cons of the machines and ranking them. Also very cool bonus!
Thank you Betsy! Sara :)
Thank you for this great review! I will definitely buy through your link! I am so excited to watch this-i’ve been searching for weeks!!!
Thank you! Best of luck with your new machine. From Sara :)
This video was honestly so soooo useful!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🙏🏽❤️
OMG Thank you for such a thorough video! I am finally replacing a machine that was stolen a few years ago and I would have been so frustrated if I had gotten one of the ones that the thread length changes with the speed. Probably would have assumed it was me. Thank you!!!
Wow this is the most impressive review I've seen, and not just for sewing machines!
Thank you for this high quality video , detailed information, time and dedication ❤
Thank you SOOOO MUCH I was just trying to look for a stitching machine for my mother as her old one got damaged.
I know that she will be happy to see a new machine as a gift inshaAllah in this Eid 😍.
Thanks again, you made it much better to choose.
HUGE APPRECIATION❤❤️❤️!
The production quality of this review is insanely impressive. You are extremely talented.
Thank you! From Sara :)
Love this video ❤️ this video has helped me to choose my first ever machine...Brother LS14!!
Super excited to collect it later today...thank you xx
Oooh exciting! Best of luck with your new machine :) From Sara.
I can say this is the best video before my dissection of buying machine .. thank you
Thank you for making this video. Super in-depth and amazingly helpful.
Absolutely amazing review. It is honesly amazing knowledge to know what exactly works best for me since I do struggle with arthritis! definetly will be looking more into some of these machines
I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for your kind feedback. From Sara :)
This is the best sewing machine comparison I've ever seen. Great work!
Thank you so much! From Sara :)
this was by far the best review I've seen as a beginner sewer! Thanks so much.
Thanks for your kind feedback. I'm glad it helped :) From Sara.
I appreciate how you communicate your research and for doing the research anyway. ❤❤
THIS has got to be the best Comparison Video PERIOD. Sewing video yes, but I have yet to see a comparison video like this!
Great thorough review for beginners, thank you so much!
Thank you so much, very informative. I have a 10 year old Bernina and have never really enjoyed using it. I still have my Janome kept in the closet and now I think I'll trade the two machines out!
This video was posted a year ago. And it was the last one of the channel! Idc I'm subscribing anyway. I hope you come back and make a video for the best advanced machines out there. This was the most thorough and organized video I could find. I appreciate the work that went into creating it!
Great view. Thank you so much for the amazing details. I know which one I plan to buy now. Cheers.
I'm glad it helped. Best of luck with your new machine. Thanks for watching! From Sara :)
I got a new Singer M2405, and there was no manual at all. So, this was very informative, thank you! 😊
*Impressive review!! This was so useful and helpful to me. A million thank yous.* 💖👍
Incredible video. Amazing how many hours of work you condensed into this. Thank you!
I am in love with you. I bought a beginner machine two years ago that was a very lightweight little chinese thingy and has been giving me grief ever since, so I decided to exchange for a better one but I simply cannot make a choice because I don't know whats best on either brand. Unfortunately im in brasil and none of the machines you've reviewed are available here, I can only try to find similar ones but this is the best and most objective review Ive seen of sewing machines ever. You're a goddess, please make more.
Thanks for your kind feedback :) Sorry to hear that the machines aren't available where you are though. From Sara.
I’m super impressed with the unbiased review. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you! From Sara :)
My mom just gave me her Brother innov is 40 (10-12 years old) computerized sewing machine and it still holds up and haven’t had any issues after all these years. Best sewing machine review
This was such an informative video and you have a lovely speaking voice! I am looking into starting sewing as a hobby and am overwhelmed with the machines to choose from as I don’t even know what to look for! This really helped, thank you!
I'm so glad it helped. Thanks for your lovely feedback! From Sara :)
the quality of this video is crazy, ty and good job
Very helpful overview. Thank you for putting in so much work.
Thank you Jo! Sara :)
I am so excited, in a few days my brother A 16 is arriving thanks to your video. I used to sew a bit when I was younger and while I wasn't sure what machine to get, you solved the issue. Thank you so much for such a thorough review and giving me the confidence to spend a bit more. Wish me luck!
Thanks for the detailed and thorough review! I am beginning to sew and your research helped me so so much! 🙏
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and best of luck with your sewing journey! From Sara :)
@@ThreadsMonthly Thanks Sara!! 🥰
So much effort put into this video. Thankyou so much❤️ keep it up :)
Thank you Apurva! Sara :)
Thanks this video was a documentary in the true sense. You deserve the world 🌎
Thanks for watching! From Sara :)
Thanks so much, Sara! Very informative, and I don't think you missed a thing.
Thank you Karen! Sara :)
What a fantastic comparison video. Thank you so much. 😊 Now I will go and look at your other videos. And I subbed, of course. 🙂
Masha Allah Hard work gives best results 👏 thank you so much for information I'm just interesting in sewing and I excited to to start this hobby.
Thanks for your honest work. I really appreciate it. Very helpful.
Thanks for your lovely feedback! From Sara :)
So glad I found this channel!
Extremely helpful review! As a beginner I've gone for the LS14S, but if I get the bug, I'll definitely upgrade to the A16. Thank you!
I'm glad to hear the video helped. Best of luck with your exciting new machine! From Sara :)
Wow, I wish all product reviews on RUclips were this clear and thorough!
I've been wanting to break into the sewing world (nothing fancy, just think I'd enjoy knocking some clothes together out of old scrap material). However, every attempt I've made on my mother's older 30 y.o. machine has ended in frustration. I've decided I need to invest in something super duper basic (and hopefully idiot-proof).
Thank you so much for the helpful video!
This was so so helpful, I made sure to use your links.
Thank you! From Sara :)
This was really useful and excellently presented. Thanks.
Thank you! From Sara :)
8 later denim test is VERY USEFUL! Selvedge denim at higher weights are becoming more common. Having confidence in the machine to get through 16oz+ denim is a big win.
This was a lot of effort, nice video 👍😊 I am trying to see what machine to get and this helped.
Thanks for watching and best of luck buying your sewing machine :) From Sara.
Top review. Quite complete. Thank you for your great work.
Thank you! From Sara :)
This is honestly the most amazing review video for any sort of beginner thing I’ve shopped for. I am so impressed. I need you to do cars lmao
Loved your video! So informational.....thank you so much!!!🥰
I'm not looking for a machine, I have a very nice Viking Topaz, but I was interested to hear your take on some of these budget Machines...It seems the comments on Amazon are all over the place. Thank you for your time and effort young lady, great job.
Please make more videos. This is pure wisdom.
Thank you! From Sara :)
Wow so thorough. Thank you for this!!!!!!!
Thank you SO much for this review, it helped a lot!!!
Thanks for your kind feedback! I'm glad the video was useful. From Sara :)
Janome HD5000 will go through just about everything. Also, using other feet and needles will help. But don't get a super cheap machine get one that works well because beginners really need a good machine. Thanks for doing this.
Thank You! You provided the most & most important info~
AMAZING, thank you for all this info, and please make more videos for beginners
Thank you :) what beginner videos are you interested in? From Sara :)
Most thorough review! Thank you!
Thanks for watching! From Sara :)
I'll join the others and say that this was indeed the best sewing machines review I've seen ! Thank you for your great dedication and editing; interviewing really brings a quality aspect to it !
I can't spend too much on a machine, so I wanted the cs7000x initially, but it seems it's not available in Europe, so I think I might go with the fs40s ?
I originally had the fs40 in mind but they made a new version of it, hopefully it suits me (it should, but the only thing that I worry about is fabric thickness/layers; hoping it still works even if it's a little noisy or hard) 🤞🏻
This review was fantastic!!
This is super helpful because i keep hearing that the computerized ones always go wrong, but they dont as much as they say.
Yes, that was my fear too! I'm glad I spoke to people in the industry to test how true that perception was. Thanks for watching. From Sara :)
Thanks for that ! I want to get into doing my own basic amendments to garments. I don't mind going to a tailors now and again, but I've learnt a lot lately about proper fitting, and realise a lot of my garments need amending, which makes it impractical and expensive to have them tailored ! I've gone with your recommendation of the Brother A16. I hope it's ok for someone who hasn't used a sewing machine before ! 🙂
Yes, that's a fantastic starter machine. Best of luck with your tailoring projects :) From Sara.
@@ThreadsMonthly Thank you ! 🙂
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That was extreaaaamly helpful thank you !!! so much details and thank you for going through all this trouble to help us. Side note, idk if I'm hallucinating or not but I think from a glimpse of a shot I saw that you're a hijabi and I was so pleasantly shockedd !! because your work is amazing and now I learn that youre my sister too ?? if you are I'm so proud of you sis, seriously 🥺🥺🥺🥹🥹 so much İhsan in your work and you're making us proud, if not then Im also honored to have watched your video. I understand that you probably were careful to showcase the machines and not your private self but I'm so happy either way forgive my nosiness 😅😂😂 love you and thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
couldn't be a better review. really really solid.
Thank you! From Sara :)
I don't sew nor do I know how to operate a sewing machine; I guess I just want to put my fabric underneath the needle and press push! 😅I'm glad you demonstrated how to basics and why each machine is good or bad. It made me realize what I should know. 👍
I clicked on the channel to watch other of the expected hundreds of videos, but you only have made a handful.... Was very buffled. Really detailed reviews thanks. Hope you can make more videos in the future. Take care!...
I'm glad you liked the video, thanks for your feedback. It's definitely on my to do list to focus on RUclips after the holiday season. Thanks for the encouragement. From Sara :)
thank you so much for making this video. i am thinking of getting brother a16.
I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck buying your new machine! From Sara
Wow this is a proper review! Fantastic
Thank you! From Sara :)
this is probably the best yt video i've ever seen.
Loved your review it is very informative
Sister we need an updated reviews 2024 😊
Thank you so much :) From Sara.
So so thorough... thank you.
No idea how you would choose a singer or brother over a Janome. They are so precision and reliable and easy to use. I have several from low end manual to $$$ computerized. Love them all.
Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback. At the time of testing, the Singer and Brother models offered the same or more features as the Janomes at a lower price point, so I mostly focused on them. There is a Janome model in the test though. I'm glad you're happy with your machines :) From Sara.
Thank you so much. Your review was incredible helpful.
Thanks for your kind feedback. From Sara :)
Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much for making this video! 💕
Thanks for watching. From Sara :)
Thank you for making this review!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks for watching :) From Sara.
Super video, thank you. Subscribed!
Lovely video great job!!!!!
awesome review, thanks
This is wonderful, thank you!
Thanks for watching :) From Sara.