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Baby Lock Jazz II Sewing and Quilting Machine: This is a very nice sewing machine that we would recommend purchasing if you’re an avid quilter. While it’s mechanical and doesn’t have all of the latest buttons, it sewed beautifully during our testing. Compared to the other models we tested, this machine just has a higher price point. However, it cou...
Due to the complexity of sewing machines, we completed a tons of research before purchasing and testing a variety of machines in The Lab. We consulted Eleanor Lofte, a seamstress at Something Blue Bridal, to learn what features she considers essential. With her advice in mind, we finalized our methodology and purchased 24 different sewing machines....
The Machine Type: Computerized, Mechanical, or a Serger?
Computerized While you may think it’s easier to reach for a computerized sewing machine since we’re living in a computerized age, the options on a computerized model may be overwhelming for a beginner. These machines offer some conveniences for setup, but you lose some of the understanding of the mechanics in the process. “Computerized models set stitch tension automatically, and stitch settings are also preset,” explains Cheryl Hoffman, manager of product education for Brother. For more cont...
The Stitch and Presser Feet Options
As we mentioned above, stitch optionsaren’t determinants of a machine’s value or effectiveness. However, as your skills progress, additional stitches can be a wonderful tool for more advanced projects. When you’re first starting out, an entry-level model with a few simple stitches will likely be enough. “A basic sewing machine for a sewist or quilter needs just a few functions—a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, and the ability to reverse [the] stitch. Any other features are a bonus,” says Mari...
The Machine's Weight and Durability
Compact sewing machines may weigh as little as 10 pounds (such as our best overall, Brother's XR9550 Sewing and Quilting Machine and our best for clothes, the Brother HC1850 Sewing and Quilting Machine), while heavy-duty machines can be 25 pounds or more. Ourbest splurge pick, the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9850 Embroidery and Sewing Machine, weighs in at 38 pounds. If you’re planning on taking your sewing machine to classes or sewing retreats, you’ll likely want a lightweight model that’s e...
An Automatic Needle Threader
The eye of a sewing machine needle is typically quite small, which is why many people prefer sewing machines with automatic (or at least semi-automatic) needle threaders. This feature saves you the trouble of painstakingly guiding a thread through the machine’s needle by hand—instead, you simply pull down the automatic needle thread and place the thread into its guides. Once you release that lever, the spring action will pull the thread through the eye of the needle and you can easily feed th...
A Built-in Thread Cutter
Another popular feature of modern machines is a built-in thread cutter. As its name suggests, a thread cutter makes it easy to quickly cut off threads as you work. Some thread cutters are simply small blades where you can slice threads manually. Certain high-end sewing machines cut the threads for you with the push of a button. Our best for quilting pick, the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing & Quilting Machine, has a thread-cutting button that we loved using during our testing. No matter th...
A Walking Foot
Think of a walking foot as the best friend to your sewing machine’s feed dogs. This attachment (which can also be found pre-installed on some higher-end machines) works by allowing your top and bottom fabric to feed at the exact same time. With the right speed, you can even skip straight pins. For advanced sewists and quilters, this component is non-negotiable. While not all of the machines on our list have walking feet, a few models did come with them including our best for beginners (Brothe...
This roundup was written by Emma Phelps, an associate editor for The Spruce. She has written about a variety of products for The Spruce including home decor items, air quality products, vacuum cleaners, and home storage solutions. This particular article was especially exciting for her, as she’s an avid seamstress in her free time and has been sewi...
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