The best sewing machines for beginners

Best sewing machines for beginners; a group of three sewing machines
(Image credit: Singer / Janome / Brother)

Learning to sew? You'll want the best sewing machine for beginners to help you as you learn the ropes. Sewing is an incredibly useful skill, meaning you can create your own clothing, design home decor, or produce textile art - but it'll cost you, so it's important to carefully balance your choices while still getting a machine that can tackle whatever you plan to throw at it.

Right now, we think the Singer Heavy Duty 4423 is the best beginner sewing machine overall based on our extensive testing, as well as user feedback, and a comprehensive comparison of features and specifications, but we've included a variety of machines for different needs and price points below, including both mechanical and computerised options at various price points to accommodate different requirements.

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Michelle Rowley
Freelance craft writer

Michelle is a sewing teacher, writer and maker based in the Peak District. As a dressmaking tutor and freelance craft feature writer Michelle regularly writes for Love Sewing magazine as well as Woman's Weekly & Woman & HomeAs a sewing tutor and avid dressmaker she has extensive knowledge of sewing machines and overlockers, and the know-how of how to match different dressmakers' needs and budgets to the right machine for them.

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