Jane is the Editor of SewingFromHome.com and has over two decades of experience sewing, knitting and embroidering. She runs a small teaching business in her native Kansas and is passionate about helping her students learn a variety of crafting skills. It can be used to sew through heavy fabrics such as curtains or denim; it is also great for repairing clothes and other projects. This reliable Brother sewing machine is the perfect option for all of your life sewing needs. Not only is it a fun sewing machine to use thanks to the straightforward navigation and ease of use, you get some great features such as heavy duty sewing needles- why are these important? If you're familiar with sewing machines, you'll know all too well how common it is for them to just snap! Offering a wealth of settings and simple controls, we think the Singer 1507 sewing machine is the best sewing machine for beginners It comes with some handy accessories which include a darning plate, seam guide and four useful feet attachments.

The first model in our guide is the Brother HF27. These are commonly used as high-quality industrial sewing machines, but they're stylish enough to be kept in your home, despite being a traditional industrial sewing machine. This type of sewing machine is very expensive, however, we love Brother quality, and this machine is just the perfect match for anyone in search of a heavy-duty machine. The sewing experience is unmatched- we're sure you'll be as impressed as us. Thanks to the clearly marked jag dial which is comfortably positioned; all levels of sewers will find the 14 fixed width and length stitch settings easy to locate and operate – although this may not be enough choice for all users. If you’re looking for an easy to use sewing machine which is perfect for beginners and experienced users alike then go for the Brother LS14S Chassis Sewing Machine. While some sewers might feel that 37 included stitches pales in comparison to some of the machine’s competitors, we think it’s a great number to cover all of your everyday sewing needs.

The 27 stitches are ideal for various applications such as dress making, home furnishing, and repairs. Extra Convenient: This machine has every nameable feature to make your life easier when dealing with heavy fabrics, and other tough projects. This model has an electric motor (not common in industrial motor machines), which is designed to heavily power through materials.

The start/stop button can be used with or without the foot control; there is also preset and variable stitch length and width. The Janome J3-18 is the best option to go for if the others are well out of your budget, but you're still after a heavy-duty sewing machine. The Janome J3-18 is a lightweight sewing machine that features a convertible free-arm for circular sewing and a front loading bobbin case.If you are looking for a utility sewing machine for regular use, the Janome 525S is one to consider. The LED lights allow you see the true colours of the threads, and do not need regular replacements.