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
https://www.Ebay.com
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/

BASIC
Singer Start 1304
Brother XM2701 $204 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JBKVN8S/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d
Brother JX-3135f $199 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/jx3135f.php
Juki-HZL-27Z $199 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/Juki-HZL-27Z.php?gclid=Cj0KCQjwo6D4BRDgARIsAA6uN1_RxxA9JKOoMpKcoZoJPCiObysKn7lophnuOrPSLh_NcxKmeIStMIAaAin9EALw_wcB
Bernette B35 $379 https://www.bernette.com/en-US/3-Series/Bernette-35.html

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

COMPUTERIZED
Singer 7258 100 stitch
Singer C5200TQ $149 https://www.joann.com/singer-c5200tq-computerized-sewing-machine/17022997.html
Brother CS6000i 60 stitch (Quilting) $189 https://www.joann.com/brother-cs6000i-computerized-sewing-machine/9627829.html
Brother CS5055PRW Project Runway 50 stitches
Bernina 480 $2899 https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-4-Series/BERNINA-480
Husqvarna Viking Jade 20 $399 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/v-8957957112.php?gclid=Cj0KCQjwo6D4BRDgARIsAA6uN1-8Ss1IJFsflagIq91-3OPMSrhsD5Cmoh1EQjufJvDiFYtYmArloj4aAql8EALw_wcB
Pfaff Quilt Ambition 630 $960 https://www.performancesewing.com/sewing-machines/pfaff-ambition/pfaff-quilt-ambition-630.html
Necchi EX100 $599 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KK69QXS/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d

INDUSTRIAL
Sailrite Fabricator $1599 https://www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Industrial-Sewing-Machines/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine
Juki DDL 8700 High Speed $799 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I0M53GK/?ref=exp_blueprintdiy_dp_vv_d
Consew 205RB-1 $1399 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/smp-con205rb-1.php
Reliable 4000SW $1399 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/sewing-machine-reliable-msk-8600b.php
Juki DDL9000c $2100 https://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/smp-9000c.php?gclid=CjwKCAjwxqX4BRBhEiwAYtJX7dRYqqnPJqBQFnlM8pD6OtyIxvNSeFfxE2cGiM2qaWznHRsT8ndcnBoC-3cQAvD_BwE

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