We Tested Dozens of Sewing Machines to Find the Best Ones for Beginners
We Tested Dozens of Sewing Machines to Find the Best Ones for Beginners
We updated this guide in February 2023 to ensure all the top tested picks from the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab are in stock and reflect accurate pricing.
Whether you want to hem your own clothes or create quilts, you need the best sewing machine for the job. As a beginner, extra features and fancy additions can be more of a hinder than help, though. The best beginner home sewing machines are easy to operate and durable, while still producing excellent stitch quality.
The avid sewers in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab recently tested 13 different models of sewing machines, sergers and embroidery machines, including options from industry-favorite brands Singer and Brother, to find the best sewing machines for beginners to buy in 2023. To make our recommendations, we evaluated ease of threading, stitch accuracy with different fabrics, innovative features and more. Our testers analyzed the construction of each machine to ensure that they're built to last while also being intuitive to operate for novice sewers. Great to learn how to sew on, our top picks will also grow with you as you advance to more challenging projects.
Our top picks:
After reading our reviews of the top home sewing machine models for beginners, you can learn more about our testing methodology and find expert shopping advice from our Textiles Lab analysts at the bottom of this guide.
We tested the best sewing machines for beginners and kids learning how to sew and make clothes and quilts at home with picks from Singer, Brother, and more.
