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10 Affordable Sewing Machines Recommended For Beginners

Affordable Sewing Machines Best For Beginners | 10 Affordable Sewing Machines Recommended For Beginners

December 20, 2019 By Sewing.com Leave a Comment

If you have little to no idea of what the best sewing machines for beginners are available in the market today, here’s a list of the most affordable and user-friendly machines you can look at. These machines are highly-rated online so if you want to start your sewing journey the right way, then you’ve come to the right place!

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Affordable Sewing Machines Best For Beginners

1. Brother CS6000i

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The Brother CS6000i is the most recommended beginner machine among others and there’s a good reason why. It’s very user-friendly and can handle thicker fabrics with ease.

It’s really impressive considering how lightweight it is. For just around $150, it has plenty of cool features and add-ons normally found on high-end models. It has a comprehensive manual and since it’s a famous model, you will get a lot of input from forums and YouTube.

You can buy it at Amazon for $142.

2. Janome 7318

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The Janome 7318 is another reliable beginner sewing machine you can consider purchasing. Its top features include:

  • a top-notch loading jam proof bobbin system for tangle-free sewing
  • 7-piece feed dog which guarantees precision fabric control
  • 18 stitches type including a built-in buttonhole
  • a handy carrying handle

It is a great brand and has a proven track record of being sturdy. You can get a brand-new one for $300 or you can look for refurbished ones which should cost around $215.

3. Singer 4432

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For modern machines, I would suggest the Singer 4432. My friend purchased this as her first machine and the reason why she chose it is it’s apparently great at sewing through hard-to-sew stuff.

To be specific, it can sew like up to five layers of denim and even leather. It has an auto button holder and sewing platform features, but the trade-off is fewer decorative stitches. It has garnered a nice rating of 4.3/5 from buyers at Amazon and you can buy it there for $174.30.

4. Singer 3323

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The Singer 3323 has a wide range of features including an automatic buttonholer which you should find really handy. It is also a mechanical machine and I prefer it over an electronic because of simplicity and is more affordable.

There is a pretty thorough review of this machine on Amazon which is worth a read. Here’s a list of sellers and how much they are selling the machine.

5. Baby Lock Joy

Baby Lock Joy is another great machine that is around the $200 range. It comes with a variety of presser feet (zigzag, zipper, buttonhole, possibly rolled hemmer) and can do fully automatic buttonholes.

It also has 19 built-in stitches, convenient thread cutter, adjustable stitch length and width, and free-arm sewing features.

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6. Janome 2212

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Rated by sewing sites as the best budget sewing machine, the Janome 2212 is definitely a wise choice for a beginner’s sewing machine. As a testament to its reliability, users say it is a good learning tool, dependable and is durable.

It has a free arm bed type and is flatbed convertible. It also has six built-in stitches plus a buttonhole. You can get this machine at Amazon for $169.

7. Brother XM2701

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The Brother XM2701 is a beginner’s sewing machine but it is something you might end up using for the long run. Here’s why:

  • 27 built-in decorative stitches
  • blind hem
  • auto-size buttonhole feature

The XM2701 also comes with a 25-year limited warranty with free technical support for the life of the product. No wonder why it has a whopping 4.6/5 rating at Amazon. It also won the 2018 Women’s choice award so you can never go wrong with this one.

8. Janome Graceful Gray Basic

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Known as one of the best sewing machines for young beginners, the Janome Graceful Gray Basic lives up to that reputation for many reasons.

It is portable, has 11 built-in stitches including straight, zigzag, and crescent styles, has two needle positions, and is the most affordable machine in this list. It also has a presser foot with a finger guard that helps protect your fingers. You can get this at Amazon for $78.39.

9. SINGER Fashion Mate 3333

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Learning to sew on a mechanical sewing machine is seen as ideal so what better way to build a solid foundation that to practice using one. This machine is considered as the best mechanical sewing machine and is sold for an affordable price of $104.33.

Its best features include 23 built-in stitches plus a built-in 4-step buttonhole. It also has an automatic needle threader and a heavy-duty metal frame.

10. Brother XM1010

Brother XM1010 | Affordable Sewing Machines Recommended For Beginners

Rated by Amazon as the best portable sewing machine, the Brother XM1010 is indeed an excellent choice if you’re looking for an affordable sewing machine.

You can purchase this at Amazon for $101.99 and has great features such as 10 unique built-in stitches, an automatic needle threader, and a drop-in top bobbin.

Check out this video by Crafts Selection to learn more about these machines:

Now that you have plenty of affordable sewing machine options you can choose from, make sure to choose the one that fits your preference. But remember, a sewing machine is as good as how you maintain it.

As a tip, follow your owner’s manual for regular cleaning and oiling. Sewing machines accumulate lint and dust over time. Also, machines need regular oiling to operate properly.

Just like a car, if you don’t maintain it, issues will arise at some point. For now, get your hands wet and enjoy your sewing journey!

Which of these machines have you set your eyes on? Sound off in the comments below!

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