April 2024
Sewing Machines: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of sewing machines rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 3 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 96 sewing machine endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
61 sewing machines were endorsed in total, only 20 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 Apr 2024, Singer Quantum 9960 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed sewing machine with 6 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 sewing machine' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Brother: 15 sewing machines
(#1 is Brother XR9550PRW)
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Janome: 11 sewing machines
(#1 is Janome HD1000)
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Singer: 10 sewing machines
(#1 is Singer Quantum 9960)
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JUKI: 6 sewing machines
(#1 is Juki TL-2000Qi)
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Baby Lock: 6 sewing machines
(#1 is Baby Lock Zest)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Sewing Machine |
Wirecutter
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money.com
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Real Simple
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Business Insider
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Crafts Selection
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Sewing Spot
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Good Housekeeping
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Today
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The Strategist
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The Spruce
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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- | $500 |
Singer Quantum 9960
|
2
|
-
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-
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-
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1
|
1
|
-
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5
|
4
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7
|
|
2
|
- | $230 |
Brother XR9550PRW
|
-
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-
|
1
|
-
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5
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
|
3
|
- | $238 |
Brother CS7000X
|
1
|
-
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5
|
1
|
-
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-
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3
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-
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-
|
5
|
|
4
|
- | $799 |
Juki TL-2000Qi
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-
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6
|
7
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-
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-
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-
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7
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-
|
-
|
6
|
|
5
|
- | $571 |
Brother SE600
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-
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-
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6
|
-
|
11
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-
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10
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-
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-
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8
|
|
6
|
- | $399 |
Bernette 05 Academy
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
1
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3
|
-
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|
7
|
- | $200 |
Singer Heavy Duty 4452
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-
|
4
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-
|
2
|
-
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-
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5
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-
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-
|
-
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|
8
|
+1 | $260 |
Brother HC1850
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
|
9
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|
9
|
+1 | Check price |
Baby Lock Zest
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-
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-
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2
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
4
|
|
12
|
New * | $177 |
Janome Blue Couture
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-
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-
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9
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
|
|
13
|
- | Check price |
Baby Lock Jubilant
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
|
3
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-
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-
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|
14
|
- | $130 |
Brother XM2701
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
15
|
-7 | Check price |
Janome Arctic Crystal
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
14
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2
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-
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|
16
|
-1 | Check price |
Singer Stylist 7258
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
17
|
-1 | Check price |
Brother Serger 1034D
|
-
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-
|
4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
10
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|
18
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-1 | $250 |
Singer Start 1304
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
|
10
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-
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-
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|
19
|
-1 | $470 |
Brother CS6000i
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7
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8
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-
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-
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-
|
-
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|
20
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-1 | $483 |
Janome HD3000
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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9
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-
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-
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-
|
-
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|
21
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-1 | $399 |
Juki MO654DE
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-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
13
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-
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-
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-
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6
|
-
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|
22
|
-1 | Check price |
Brother PQ1500SL
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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10
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10
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-
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-
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-
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-
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We ranked Singer Quantum 9960 #1 in April 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Singer Quantum 9960 as #1.
Crafts Selection
Best Computerized Sewing Machine
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Multiple uses, lots of useful functions
600 built-in stitches, 5 alphanumeric fonts, and 13 buttonhole designs
Automatic needle threader, autopilot, automatic reverse
Speed of 850 stitches per minute
Metal frame provides sturdiness
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Cannot use walking foot with the quilting bar
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The Spruce
Best for Quilting
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Extension table included
Slow stitch button
Stitch selection buttons
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Thread guides are difficult to see
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We ranked Brother XR9550PRW #2 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Brother XR9550PRW as #1.
Crafts Selection
Best Affordable Sewing Machine For Intermediates
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110 built-in stitches with 8 buttonhole designs
Automatic needle threader
Hard case with wide extension table
8 different sewing feet
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Body and frame are of low quality
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Sewing Machine
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Wide table included
Speed control capabilities
Easy to thread and wind the bobbin
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The alphabet stitching is very small as this is not an embroidery machine
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The Spruce
Best Overall
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Easy to operate
Comes with wide table extension
Lightweight
Intuitive threading guides
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Walking foot not included
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend sewing machines.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of sewing machines, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
Wirecutter
money.com
Real Simple
Business Insider
Crafts Selection
Sewing Spot
Good Housekeeping
Today
The Strategist
The Spruce
We ranked Brother CS7000X #3 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Brother CS7000X as #1.
Business Insider
Best Sewing Machine Overall
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Quiet
reasonably priced
70 utility and decorative stitches
seven buttonholes
has a wide variety of useful features such as needle up/down and automatic backstitch
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Computerized controls can be intimidating
inconvenient storage compartment
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Good Housekeeping
Best Sewing Machine for Beginners
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10 different presser feet included
Simple threading directions with QR codes for additional guidance
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Showed some inaccuracies when sewing polyester satin fabrics
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The Spruce
Best for Beginners
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Automatic buttonhole presser foot
Comes with walking foot
Quick guide and detailed instructions
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Dim light
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We ranked Juki TL-2000Qi #4 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Sewing Machine for Expert Quilting
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Quilting capabilities like automatic thread cutting and free motion sewing
Handles thick layers of fabric
Large table for bigger projects
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Bulky machine; not easily portable
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The Spruce
Best Heavy-Duty
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Automatic thread cutter
Knee lever attachment
Walking foot creates perfect speed
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Heavy
Quirky thread cutter shortcut on pedal
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We ranked Brother SE600 #5 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Crafts Selection
Best Sewing Machine For Embroidery
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4x4-inch embroidery area with hoop and foot
103 built-in stitches, 80 built-in design
Lightweight and portable
USB support
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4x4 size is too small for advanced users
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Good Housekeeping
Best Sewing Machine For Embroidery
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4" by 4" embroidery area
Excellent sewing capabilities too
Affordable price for an embroidery machine
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Smaller embroidery area compared to pricier models
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The Spruce
Best for Embroidery
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Touch screen selection
Quick guide offers insightful starting tips
Large workspace
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Steel plate is difficult to remove
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We ranked Bernette 05 Academy #6 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Bernette 05 Academy as #1.
We ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Business Insider
Best Mechanical Sewing Machine
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Fast
powerful
simple to use
easy to care for because of less technology
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Only has 32 stitches
does not have many decorative stitches
does not have an attractive buttonhole, loud
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Good Housekeeping
Best Heavy Duty Machine
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Size 16 needles sew through tough fabrics with ease
Multiple presser feet including a non-stick foot
Great for everyday sewing too
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No speed control
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We ranked Brother HC1850 #8 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
The Spruce
Best for Clothes
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Comes with extension table
Strong starter set of presser feet
Quiet operation
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Doesn’t come with walking foot
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We ranked Baby Lock Zest #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
The Spruce
Best First Sewing Machine
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Easy to operate
Detailed user manual
Vertical spool pin
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May not be best for advanced quilting and clothes-making
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We ranked Janome Blue Couture #10 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
The Spruce
Best Value
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Simple interface
Fun color
Detailed and easy to read manual
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Bobbin housing is not fully secured
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We ranked Baby Lock Jubilant #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Sewing Machine For Making Clothes
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80 built-in stitches included
Tons of included accessories
Clear LCD screen
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Higher price tag without embroidery and certain quilting capabilities
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We ranked Brother XM2701 #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Crafts Selection
Best Sewing Machine For Beginners
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27 built-in stitches with 6 different sewing feet
Brightly-lit LED work area
Free technical support for life
Easy threading mechanism
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Can’t handle heavy duty projects
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We ranked Janome Arctic Crystal #13 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
We ranked Singer Stylist 7258 #14 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Crafts Selection
The Most Easy-to-Use Sewing Machine
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Easy to use
100 built-in stitches and 6 buttonhole designs
Automatic needle threader, thread cutter
Bright LED light for stitching at night/dark places
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Does not perform well on thick fabrics
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We ranked Brother Serger 1034D #15 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
The Spruce
Best Serger
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Differential fabric feed
Easy-to-follow threading instructions
Suitable for novice sewists
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Must rethread machine to reset overlock
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We ranked Singer Start 1304 #16 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best First Sewing Machine
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Easy threading
Multiple presser feet included
Simple, visual controls
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Only six built-in stitches
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We ranked Brother CS6000i #17 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Crafts Selection
Best Sewing Quilting Machine For Home
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60 built-in stitches with basic, stretch, and decorative designs
7 one-step buttonhole styles
Speed of 850 stitches per minute
Wide table and a free arm for convenience stitching
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Issues with tension have been reported; it does not stabilize
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We ranked Janome HD3000 #18 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Crafts Selection
Best Sewing Machine For Heavy Fabrics
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Heavy built
18 built-in stitches
Reverse stitch lever
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Can be a bit slow for garment sewing
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We ranked Juki MO654DE #19 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Crafts Selection
Best Serger Sewing Machine
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1500 stitches per minute
2/3/4 serging operation
Intuitive thread cutter positioned in the presser foot
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Work area light is dim (not LED)
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We ranked Brother PQ1500SL #20 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best sewing machines” rankings.
Crafts Selection
Best Sewing Machine For Quilting
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High-speed performance at 1500 stitches per minute
Automatic needle threader
Heavy-duty; sturdy built
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Automatic threader has a peculiar operation; refer the manual for more information
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