How To Choose The BEST Sewing Machine!

With so many sewing machines out there, which one is THE best? I'll show you how to figure out which one is the best... for YOU!

Q U E S T I O N S

1. Do you like bells & whistles? 2:21
No: Mechanical #Sewing Machine
Yes: Computerized Sewing Machine

2. What is your level of experience with sewing machines? 5:07
Beginner: One Step Buttonhole, Automatic Threader, Speed Adjustment
Intermediate/Advanced: Will the new sewing machine replace the old one?

3. Are you a tinkerer or willing to DIY using tutorials? 9:26
Yes: Used Sewing Machine
No: New Sewing Machine

4. What are you sewing? 11:27
Occasional Alterations: Lightweight with a cover
Quilting: Wide table, drop feed for free motion sewing, number of stitches, should say that it's for quilting
Clothing: button holes, consistent quality stitches
Drapes: durability & speed
Denim/Leather: Extra high lifter foot, strong motor, accepts thicker threads

5. What are your sewing goals? 17:01 Do you plan to change what you're sewing over time (i.e. fashion design student) or is it something you just want to try out?

6. Do you care how it looks? 18:29
Clean Lines: Bernina
Boho Chic: Brother JX-3135F which has flower design plates for front
Manly: Juki industrial
Curvy: Janome or Brother
Boxy: Pfaff or Necchi
Futuristic: Husqvarna Jade 20

7. What is your budget? 20:33 How does this mesh with what you learned about your need in the previous questions?


S E W I N G M A C H I N E S

USED
Local Thrift Store
Ebay.com
facebook.com/marketplace/

BASIC
Singer Start 1304
Brother XM2701 $204 amazon.com/dp/B00JBKVN8S/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_…
Brother JX-3135f $199 sewingmachinesplus.com/jx3135f.php
Juki-HZL-27Z $199 sewingmachinesplus.com/Juki-HZL-27Z.php?gclid=C…
Bernette B35 $379 bernette.com/en-US/3-Series/Bernette-35.html

HEAVY DUTY
Janome DC2019 $599 amazon.com/dp/B07K2G26M5/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_…
Brother Strong & Tough
Singer Heavy Duty 4423, 4432, 4452
Janome HD3000 $469 amazon.com/dp/B07F3WN511/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_…

COMPUTERIZED
Singer 7258 100 stitch
Singer C5200TQ $149 joann.com/singer-c5200tq-computerized-sewing-ma…
Brother CS6000i 60 stitch (Quilting) $189 joann.com/brother-cs6000i-computerized-sewing-m…
Brother CS5055PRW Project Runway 50 stitches
Bernina 480 $2899 bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/B…
Husqvarna Viking Jade 20 $399 sewingmachinesplus.com/v-8957957112.php?gclid=C…
Pfaff Quilt Ambition 630 $960 performancesewing.com/sewing-machines/pfaff-amb…
Necchi EX100 $599 amazon.com/dp/B07KK69QXS/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_…

INDUSTRIAL
Sailrite Fabricator $1599 sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Industrial-Sewing-…
Juki DDL 8700 High Speed $799 amazon.com/dp/B01I0M53GK/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_…
Consew 205RB-1 $1399 sewingmachinesplus.com/smp-con205rb-1.php
Reliable 4000SW $1399 sewingmachinesplus.com/sewing-machine-reliable-…
Juki DDL9000c $2100 sewingmachinesplus.com/smp-9000c.php?gclid=CjwK…

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